BMW X3 2.5i SAV 2005 - Manual (Page 97)

Replacing components
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Halogen low beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection –
the atmosphere within the bulb is pres-
surized. Failure to observe this precaution can
lead to personal injury should the bulb be dam-
aged.
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Driver's side
1. Position the screwdriver from the onboard
tool kit and pull off the lamp cover.
Exercise caution when handling the
screwdriver, as otherwise personal
injury can occur or the vehicle can be dam-
aged.
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2. Press the bulb holder downward and
remove.
3. Remove the bulb, install a new bulb.
4. Place the bulb holder with the lower edge
against the bracket and press it in until the
lamp base locks in place.
Front passenger side
Before replacing the bulb, remove the reservoir
for the windshield washing system from the
bracket. To do so, loosen the bolt, refer to
arrow, and place the reservoir to one side.
Bear in mind that the windshield washing
system reservoir is heavy. If you do not,
injuries or damage to the vehicle can occur. <
For bulb replacement procedure, refer to
Driver's side.
Halogen high beams
H7 bulb, 55 watts
Always wear gloves and eye protection –
the atmosphere within the bulb is pres-
surized. Failure to observe this precaution can
lead to personal injury should the bulb be dam-
aged.
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Driver's side
1. Open the clip and remove the lamp cover.
2. Press the bulb holder downward and
remove, refer to Low beams.
3. Pull off the lamp base; plug in a new lamp
base.
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