2001 BMW 320i bulb

Contents

Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit158
Windshield wiper blades158
Lamps and bulbs158
Changing a wheel165
Battery168
Fuses170
Microfilter/Activated-charcoal
filter171

In case of electrical
malfunction:

Fuel filler door172
Sliding/Tilt sunroof172

Assistance, giving and
receiving:

Jump-starting173
Towing the vehicle174Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC)178
Airbags179
Automatic Stability Control plus
traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)180
Radio reception181
Four-wheel drive182
Safety belt tensioner183
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimming
feature184
Rain sensor185
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)186
Self-diagnostics187
Xenon lamps188Engine data192
Dimensions193
Weights194
Capacities195
Electrical system196
V-belts196

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Repairs
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit158
Windshield wiper blades158
Lamps and bulbs158
Changing a wheel165
Battery168
Fuses170
Microfilter171
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door172
Sliding/tilt sunroof172
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting173
Towing the vehicle174

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The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
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1 Rotate the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield
2 Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow)
3 Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield
4 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
5 Insert a new wiper blade and apply
pressure until you hear it engage.
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<460de56
The lamps and bulbs are essential
factors contributing to the safety of your
vehicle. For this reason, follow the
instructions below carefully when
replacing a bulb. If you are not familiar
with any of the procedures, consult
your BMW center.
Do not touch the glass portion of
a new bulb with your bare hands
since even small amounts of impurities
burn into the surface and reduce the
service life of the bulb. Use a clean
cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-
rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic
base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from
your BMW center.
Whenever working on the elec-
trical system, switch off the elec-
trical accessory you are working on or
disconnect the cable from the negative
terminal of the battery. Failure to do this
could result in short circuits.
To prevent injuries and damage,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Lamps and bulbs

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.1 Low beams H7, 55 watt bulb2 High beamsH7, 55 watt bulb
The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.<
1 Press the two locks at the front and
turn left to release the bulb holder.
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de130
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
Do not clean by wiping with a dry cloth
(this causes scratches). Never use
abrasives or strong solvents to clean
the covers. Remove dirt and contami-
nation (such as insects) by soaking with
BMW Car Shampoo and then rinsing
with plenty of water. Always use a
deicer spray to remove accumulated
ice and snow Ð never use a scraper.<
Xenon lamps
*
The service life of these bulbs is very
long and the probability of a failure is
very low, provided that they are not
switched on and off an unusual number
of times. If one of these bulbs should
nevertheless fail, it is possible to
continue driving with great caution
using the front fog lamps, provided
traffic laws in your area do not prohibit
this.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
lighting system should be performed
only by technicians with the appropriate
qualifications. Failure to comply with
this creates a risk of fatal injury.<

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the left-hand side
of the engine compartment.Parking lamps 5 watt bulb
1 Turn the bulb holder to the left (arrow)
and remove it
2 Remove and replace the bulb.460de171
Front turn signal indicator 21 watt bulb
1 Using a screwdriver, release the inner
hook through the upper opening
2 Pull the lamp toward the front
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
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4 Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the
guides on the vehicle
5 Guide the lamp into position. Apply
gentle pressure until you hear it
engage.460de134

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators

5 watt bulb
1 Use finger pressure against the rear
end of the lens (arrow) to press it
forward for removal
2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb
while turning it to the left to remove.460de135
Front fog lamps
*
HB4, 55 watt bulb
The bulb is pressurized. There-
fore, wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Failure to comply
with this precaution could lead to injury
if the bulb is accidentally damaged
during replacement.<
1 Using a screwdriver, carefully loosen
the lamp
2 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb.460de132
Tail lamps Tail lamps (4): bulbs 21/4 watts
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Backup lamp white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamp/Brake lamp red460us046

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Lamps and bulbsThe illustration shows the right-hand
luggage compartment opening.
Bulbs in the fender:
All of the bulbs are integrated in a
central bulb holder.
1 Release the bulb holder (arrow,
partial view) and remove
2 Unplug the power supply receptacle.
Set the bulb holder aside (on the
luggage compartment floor, for
example)
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb
4 Plug in the power supply receptacle
5 Position the bulb holder for reinstalla-
tion. Apply gentle pressure on the
button (arrow, partial view) until you
hear it engage.460de057
Bulbs in the luggage compartment lid:
1 Using a screwdriver, loosen the two
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2 Fold the trim panel down (arrow 1).
Disengage the bulb holder (arrow 2)
and remove it
3 Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and exchange the
bulb
4 Press the bulb holder into position
until you hear it engage
5 Reinstall the trim with the two clips.462us033

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Lamps and bulbsCenter (high-mount) brake lamp LED light bar on the rear window.
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.462de268
License plate lamps 5 watt bulb
1 Place a screwdriver in the slot and
press toward the left (arrow) to
release the lens
2 Replace the bulb.460de047
Interior lamps Front:
The illustration provides an example of
the interior lamps when equipped with
reading lamps.
Interior lamps (2 x 5 watt bulbs)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front
2 Remove the lens and pull the bulb
out of the contact studs.
Interior lamps (6 watt bulb) with reading
lamps (2 x 6 watt bulbs)
1 Using a screwdriver, press the lamp
out toward the front
2 Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
3 Remove and replace the bulb.460de182