BMW X3 xDrive35i 2011 User Manual
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Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance
1 Turn signal
2 Backup lamp
3 Brake light
4 Tail lamp*
5 Tail lamp/brake light
Adaptive light control* or xenon
headlamps*: Tail lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page
.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Halogen headlamps: Turn signal, tail
lamp and brake lamp
21-watt bulb, P21W
1.
Open the tailgate.
2.
Insert the screwdriver from the tool kit be‐
tween the cover and body, push it up, arrow,
and remove the cover.
3.
Release the nuts.
4.
Remove the tail lamp from the body and de‐
tach the connector.
5.
Detach the bulb holder from the tail lamp.
The turn signal is the upper bulb and the tail
lamp/brake lamp is the lower bulb on the
bulb holder.
6.
Turn the bulb and remove it.
7.
Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder.
Ensure that the bulb holder is firmly at‐
tached.
Backup lamp and brake force display
Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W
Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, H21W
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