BMW X3 2.5i SAV 2005 - Manual (Page 99)

Replacing components
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lead to personal injury should the bulb be dam-
aged.
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1. Pull the cover in front of the fog lamp for-
ward.
2. Loosen the screws, refer to arrow, and pull
out the headlamp.
3. Turn the lamp base at the back of the head-
lamp to the left and remove it.
4. Replace the bulb.
Tail lamps
21 watt bulb
1 Turn signal
2 Backup lamp
3 Tail lamp/brake lamp
4 Tail lamp/brake lamp
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Replacing tail lamps
1. Open the flap in the side panel, refer to
page
68 .
2. To release the plug connection of the cable,
press the spring, refer to arrow
1.
3. Lift the side panel somewhat.
4. To remove the back panel of the lamp,
release the retainer, refer to arrow
2.
5. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb fitting
while turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
6. Install in the reverse order.
Lamps in the tailgate
Please contact your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle Center.
License plate lamps
10 watt bulb
1. Press the lamp out to the side with a screw-
driver.
2. Remove the lamp and replace the bulb.
Tailgate lamp
5 Watt bulb
1. Pull off the bulb holder.
2. Replace the bulb.
LEDs light-emitting diodes
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These
light-emitting diodes are related to ordinary
lasers.
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