2002 BMW Z8 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit130
Windshield wiper blades130
Lamps and bulbs131
Changing a wheel137
Battery138
Fuses140
In case of electrical
malfunction:
Fuel filler door142
Luggage compartment lid,
storage compartment142
Passenger door143
Closing the convertible top143
Giving and receiving
assistance:
Jump-starting145
Towing the vehicle146
Repairs

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The onboard tool kit is located under
the luggage compartment's floor panel.
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1. To move the wipers to the fold-out
position:
Turn the ignition on. Set the wiper
lever in position 1 (intermittent
mode). Turn the ignition back off
during the wiper-delay pause. The
wipers will then be roughly vertical
2. Swivel the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield
3. Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow)
4. Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield
5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
6. Insert a new wiper blade and press it
until you hear it click into place. 520de060
Fold the wipers back onto the
windshield before turning the igni-
tion key to position 1 or 2. If you do not,
the wipers could be damaged.<
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades

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Lamps and bulbs 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,
comply with any instructions provided
by the bulb manufacturer.<
When cleaning the headlamps,
please observe the following:
>Do not wipe dry (scratches). Never
use abrasives or strong solvents to
clean the covers
>Remove dirt and contamination (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 main headlamps for your BMW
Z8 roadster have been designed using
xenon-light technology. 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.
Should a lamp ever fail, however,
please contact your BMW center for
assistance.
The xenon-light unit operates at
extremely high voltages; contact
with the unit's electrical components
can be fatal. We therefore urge you to
refer all service and repairs, including
bulb changes, to qualified professional
technicians.<
Neon lampsThe front turn signal indicators (side
marker lamps), the rear turn signal indi-
cators, the rear and brake lamps, as
well as the high-mounted brake lamp
are of neon-light technology. The
service life for these lamps is very high
and the likelihood of failure very
minimal.
Should a lamp ever fail, however,
please contact your BMW center for
assistance.

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Lamps and bulbsSide turn signal indicators10 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.Parking lamps5 watt bulb
Please contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.
Tail lamps 1 Turn signal indicator red
2 Rear lamp/Brake lamp red
3 High-mount brake lamp red
4 Backup lamp red/white
5 Rear fog lamp red
6 Reflector red520us010
Side marker lamps, rearPlease contact a BMW center in the
event of a malfunction.520us011

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Lamps and bulbsTo replace the rear fog lamp 21 watt bulb
1. Unlock the ventilation grill by giving it
a f turn (use a screwdriver or coin)
and remove it520de068
2. Reach into the opening, turn the bulb
holder to the left and take it out
3. Replace the bulb.To replace the backup lamp21 watt bulb
Replace the bulb using the same
procedure as for the rear fog lamp. 520de069
To replace the license plate lamp5 watt bulb
1. Turn the lamp to the right and take it
out by pulling downward
2. Turn the lamp socket toward the rear
and take it out
3. Replace the bulb.520us012

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Lamps and bulbsTo replace the door warning lamp5 watt bulb
1. Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove it
3. Replace the bulb.520de062
To replace the exit lamp5 watt bulb
1. Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2. Replace the bulb.520de063
To replace the footwell lamp5 watt bulb
1. Pry the lamp out by pressing on the
narrow side with a screwdriver
2. Replace the bulb.520de064

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Lamps and bulbsTo replace the interior lampFront:
Xenon bulb, 6 watts
Interior lamp/Reading lamp
1. Pry the lens out using a screwdriver
2. Pull the lamp socket out of the lamp
insert
3. Remove and replace the bulb.520de095
Rear:
5 watt bulb
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the lens
from the side
2. Replace the bulb.520de066
To replace the bulb in the glove
compartment 5 watt bulb
1. Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver
2. Remove the reflector
3. Replace the bulb.520de102

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Lamps and bulbsTo replace the luggage
compartment lamp6 watt bulb
1. Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver
2. Remove the reflector
3. Replace the bulb.520de150
To replace the engine
compartment lamp10 watt bulb
1. Using a screwdriver, press on the
black detent and remove the lamp
lens
2. Replace the bulb.520de101