Replacing components
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1. Remove the sealing cap, refer to Access to
lamps.
2. Push the locking bar to the side out of the
anchor and fold upward.
3. Remove the connector and take out the
bulb.
4. Replace the bulb and reinstall.
5. Fold down the locking bar and engage it.
6. Reconnect the connector.
7. Mount the sealing cap. Watch the markings
on the bulb when doing so.
Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and replace-
ment.
Side-mounted turn signals
5-watt bulb, W5W
1. Press back against the front edge of the
lamp with the tip of your finger, then pivot it
out.
2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove.
3. Remove the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
To replace, please go to your BMW center or a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel.
Tail lamps
Sedan
> Turn signals 1, tail lamps 6 and side marker
lamps 7 are designed using LED technol-
ogy. In the event of a malfunction, please go
to your BMW center or a workshop that
works according to BMW repair procedures
with correspondingly trained personnel.
> Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W
> Other lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W
1 Turn signal
2 Tail lamp and brake lamp
3 Backup lamp
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