Replacing components
98
Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch. It
is located in the cargo bay beneath the floor
panel.
Windshield wiper blades
1.Fold up the wiper arm.
2.Place the wiper blade in a position at right
angles to the wiper arm.
3.Press the locking spring.
4.Fold in the wiper blade and unhook it in the
direction of the windshield.
5.Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm
toward the top.
6.Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
until it audibly engages.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-
ing your BMW center perform any work that you
do not feel competent to perform yourself or
that is not described here.
Do not touch the glass portion of a new
bulb with your bare hands since even
small amounts of impurities burn into the sur-
face and reduce the service life of the bulb. Use
a clean cloth, paper napkin or a similar material,
or hold the bulb by its metallic base.<
A replacement bulb set is available from your
BMW center.
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the corre-
sponding consumers, otherwise short-circuits
could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-
ment damage when replacing bulbs, be sure to
observe any instructions provided by the bulb
manufacturer.<
For care and maintenance of the headlamps,
please follow the instructions in the separate
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
If the routine for changing a particular
bulb is not described here, please contact
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Control elements, display units and other inte-
rior equipment in your vehicle use a light-emit-
ting diode behind a cover as a light source.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate
using a concept similar to that applied in con-
ventional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and do not
look directly at the unfiltered light for sev-
eral hours. Otherwise, your eyes could suffer
irritation of the retina.<
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
127
Windshield
– cleaning45
– defrosting and removing
condensation63,66
Windshield wipers
– blades, care, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
– changing blades98
– refer to Washer/wiper
system45
Winter tires89
– changing101
– condition87
– Run-Flat Tires89
– storage89
Wiper blades
– care, refer to the Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– changing98
Wood decoration, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Work in the engine
compartment91
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit98
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulbs99
