2014 BMW X1 bulbs

Rear1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm.2.Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.3.Take the wiper blade out of the catch
mechanism toward the front.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls, displays and other equipment
in your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When
you drive with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlamps do not need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
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Headlight setting
Changing the bulbs and lights may influence
the headlight settings. Have the headlight set‐
ting checked by a service center and corrected
if necessary after changing bulbs or lights.
Removing the headlamp cover
The high beam bulbs can be replaced via the
engine compartment, and the low beam and
turn signal bulbs can be replaced via a folding
cover in the wheel arch.1High beam cover2Low beam cover3Turn signal bulb socket
To remove the covers:
▷High beams: fold out the bracket, arrow 4,
and take the cover out of the guide.▷Low beams: unscrew the cover, arrow 5.
Attach the covers carefully
When attaching the covers, proceed
carefully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing
damage to the headlamp system.◀
Proceed in reverse order when attaching the
covers.
Access via the wheel arch For low beams and turn signals only:
1.Turn the wheel inward.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch.
To open the locks, turn them counter‐clockwise all the way using a coin, for ex‐
ample.
Halogen headlamps
At a glance
1High beams/headlamp flasher2Parking lamps3Low beams4Turn signal
Low beams and high beams Wear protective goggles and gloves
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. There‐
fore, wear protective goggles and gloves. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of injuries if the bulb
is accidentally damaged during replacement.◀
The low beams and high beams have separate
covers.
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H7 bulb, 55 watt1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Low beam: open the folding cover in the
wheel arch, refer to page 249.3.Remove the corresponding cover, refer to
page 249.4.Unplug the connector from the bulb.5.Slide the wire bracket sideways out of the
anchor, arrow 1, and fold down, arrow 2.6.Remove the bulb.7.Insert the new bulb.8.Fold up the wire bracket and lock it.9.Mount the connector.10.Reattach the cover.11.Low beam: attach the folding cover in the
wheel arch.
Parking and roadside parking lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Remove the high beam cover, refer to
page 249.3.Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.4.Pull off the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the bulb socket.6.Reattach the cover.
Xenon headlamps
Xenon headlamps At a glance
1Parking lamps / daytime running lights2Low beams/high beams/headlamp flasher3Turn signal
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
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Adhere to the general instructions, refer to
page 248.
With Xenon headlamps, the following lamps
are designed with LED technology:▷Parking and roadside parking lamps.▷Daytime running lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Remove the high beam cover, refer to
page 249.3.Turn the bulb by approx. 90˚, see arrow,
and pull it out.4.Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.5.Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.6.Reattach the cover.Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Open the folding cover in the wheel arch,
refer to page 249.3.Turn the turn signal bulb socket 1 to the
left and remove it.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.5.Insert the turn signal bulb socket 1 and
turn it all the way to the right.6.Attach the folding cover in the wheel arch.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 248.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
The tail lamps consist of two parts. One part is
in the tailgate and the other is in the fender.
P21W bulbs, 21 watt
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1Backup lamp2Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp LED3Brake lamp4Turn signal5Inner brake lamp
If bulb 2 is defective, please contact the serv‐
ice center.
Lamps in fender
All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Press the cover out of the rear cargo area
side trim and remove it.3.Disengage the bulb holder by pressing
down the upper clip, arrow 1.On the right side, take the button with the
fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward
the front if necessary.4.Squeeze the lower clips, arrows 2, and take
out the bulb holder.5.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.6.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.7.Replace the cover.
Inside brake lamps in the tailgate
1.Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.2.Take the warning triangle out of the
bracket, refer to page 256.3.Release the screws of the tailgate panel,
arrows.4.Unclip the tailgate panel by pulling it down‐
ward.5.Push out the handle for opening manually
in the event of an electrical malfunction, re‐
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