Replacing components – BMW M3 Sedan 2008 User Manual
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Replacing components
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light-emitting diodes as light sources. These
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a
concept similar to that applied in conventional
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers or expose the
eyes directly to the unfiltered light source
for several hours, otherwise this could cause
irritation to the retina.
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Xenon lamps
These bulbs have a very long service life and are
highly unlikely to fail.
Have any work on the xenon lamp system,
including bulb replacements, performed
only by a BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. Otherwise, if
such work is carried out improperly, the high
voltage in the system presents the danger of
fatal injuries.
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Access to the lamps
1.
Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2.
Remove the upper cover from the head-
lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press
the catches towards the rear, see arrows,
and pull the cover forward and out.
Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-
tach the cover.
Be careful when installing the cover, oth-
erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-
age to the headlamp system.
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Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lamps
H8 bulb, 35 watts
1.
Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.
2.
Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and
take it out.
3.
Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
4.
Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.
5.
Reattach the cover.
Corner-illuminating lamp*
H3 bulb, 55 watts
1.
Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2.
Remove the cover, refer to Access to the
lamps.
3.
Push the wire bracket out of the anchor
towards the right and fold it up.
4.
Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
5.
Insert the bulb.
6.
Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.
7.
Reattach the cover.
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