2002 BMW M3 COUPE bulb

Contents

Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index

Replacement procedures:

Onboard tool kit120
Windshield wiper blades120
Lamps and bulbs120
Repairing a flat tire126
Battery130
Fuses130

Giving and receiving
assistance:

Jump-starting131
Towing the vehicle132Engine data136
Dimensions137
Weights138
Capacities139Everything from A to Z142

120n
The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
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.<
The lamps and bulbs make essential
contributions to the safety of your
vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the
following instructions during bulb
replacement. 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 when
changing a bulb, be sure to comply with
any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades Lamps and bulbs

121n
OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Lamps and bulbsLow and high beams

>Low beams: H7 bulb,
55 watts
>High beams: H7 bulb, 55 watts
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 damaged during replace-
ment.<
Please contact a BMW center in case of
malfunction.
Standing lamps5 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in case of
malfunction.
When caring for your headlamps please
observe the notes and instructions
contained in the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual.
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 fog lamps, provided traffic
laws in your area do not prohibit this.
Because of the extremely high
voltages involved, any work on the
xenon lamps should be carried out by
technically qualified personnel only.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury.<

122n
Lamps and bulbsTurn signal indicator, front 21 watt bulb
1. Using a screwdriver, release the
inner hook through the upper
opening
2. Remove lamp by pulling it out toward
the front
3. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and replace the
bulb
4. Insert the 2 pins on the lamp into the
guides on the vehicle
5. Push the lamp in. Carefully apply
pressure until you hear it snap into
place.
Side turn signals5 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.

123n
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Lamps and bulbsFront fog lamps HB4 bulb, 55 watts
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 damaged during replace-
ment.<
Please contact a BMW center in case of
malfunction.
Tail lampsTail lamps (4): bulbs 21/4 watts
Remaining bulbs: 21 watts
1 Turn signal indicator yellow
2 Backup lamps white
3 Tail lamp red
4 Tail lamp/brake lamp red
The illustration shows the right-hand
luggage compartment opening.Bulbs in the fenderAll of the bulbs are integrated in a
central bulb holder.
1. Release the bulb holder (arrow)

124n
Lamps and bulbs2. Take out the bulb holder
3. Unplug the power supply receptacle.
Set the bulb holder aside (on the
luggage compartment floor, for
example)
4. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb
to the left. Remove and replace the
bulb
5. Plug in the power supply receptacle
6. Reattach the bulb holder until you
hear it snap into place (Illustration).
Bulbs in the luggage
compartment lid1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the clip
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 replace the
bulb
4. Press the bulb holder into position
until you hear it engage
5. Reinstall the trim with the clip.

125n
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Lamps and bulbsCenter (high-mount) brake lamp

LED light bar on the rear window.
Please contact a BMW center in case of
malfunction.
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.

Everything from A to ZEmergency release of
luggage compartment lid
from luggage
compartment's interior36
Engine
displacement136
starting56t
torque136
Engine compartment
essentials108
Engine coolant112
add112t
checking112t
Engine cooling system,
capacity139
Engine data136
Engine oil
adding110t
capacity139
consumption110
for low ambient
temperatures111
level, checking110t
level, indicator lamp17
pressure17
pressure, indicator
lamp17
quality111 specifications111
thermometer70
viscosity111
Engine speed136
Entry to the rear45
Exterior mirrors48
F
Failure messages72
Filling capacities139
Filling the washer
reservoir109t
First-aid kit22
Flat tire103
repairing126
Flat Tire Monitor77
indicator lamp17, 19
Fog lamps82
bulb replacement123t
Folding rear backrest94
Follow me home lamps80
Footbrake102
Footwell lamps82
Front seat adjusting42
Frost protection,
radiator112
Fuel24
Fuel consumption74 Fuel consumption
display71
Fuel filler door22
electrical
malfunction22t
manual operation22t
Fuel gauge71
Fuel quality24
Fuel reserve indicator
lamp71
Fuel tank capacity139
Fuel tank gauge71
G
Gasoline24
Gasoline gauge71
Gearshift lever58
Glove compartment90
Gross vehicle weight138 H
Handbrake58
Hands-free system92
Hazard warning triangle22
Head restraints44
adjusting44 Headlamp cleaning
system108
Headlamp control80
Headlamp flasher81
Headlamp washer
system139
Heated seats47
Heavy loads96
Height137
HiFi system90
High beams65, 81
indicator lamps20
Holder for beverages91
Hood release107t
Horn14
I
Ice warning73
Identification, tires105
Ignition key28
Ignition key positions56
Ignition lock56
Imprint4
Indicator lamps17
Individual settings with
Vehicle and Key
Memory55
Inflation pressure,
tires24, 103