Get Mobility -> Replacing components Guide for BMW 1 Series 4 Door First Generation (2004-2011)

Replacing components

When working on electrical systems,

always begin by switching off the con-

Onboard vehicle tool kit

The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored below the

sumer in question; otherwise, short-circuits

could result. To avoid possible injury or equip-

ment damage when replacing bulbs, observe

any instructions provided by the bulb manufac-

turer.<

floor mat in the cargo area.

Wiper blades

If the routine for changing a particular

bulb is not described here, please contact

your BMW center or a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel.<

Light-emitting diodes LED

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, which operate using a

concept similar to that applied in conventional

lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-

emitting diodes.

1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.

2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1,

and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.

3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech-

anism, pulling the blade toward the front.

Do not remove the covers or expose the

eyes directly to the unfiltered light source

for several hours; otherwise, this could cause

irritation of the retina.<

To avoid damage, make sure that the

wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the engine compartment.<

Xenon lamps*

These bulbs have a very long service life and are

highly unlikely to fail. If a xenon lamp fails never-

theless, switch on the fog lamps and continue

the journey with great care, provided that local

legislation does not prohibit this.

Lamps and bulbs

Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-

tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore,

be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-

ing your BMW center perform any work that you

do not feel competent to perform yourself or

that is not described here.

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.<

Never touch the glass of new bulbs with

your bare fingers, as even minute

amounts of contamination will burn into the

bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a

clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold

the bulb by its base.<

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs

at your BMW center.

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4. Reattach the bulb holder with the notch at

the top.

Removing the headlamp cover

1. Pull the wire brackets over the notches, see

arrows, and fold to the side.

5. Fold the holding bracket back up and let it

snap into place.

6. Attach the headlamp cover.

Parking lamps, roadside parking lamps

W5W bulb, 5 watts

1. Remove the headlamp cover.

2. Fold away the headlamp cover.

Be careful when attaching the headlamp

cover and ensure that both wire brackets

are securely in place; otherwise, leaks could

occur and cause damage to the headlamp sys-

tem.<

Attach the headlamp cover in reverse order.

The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.

2. Pull out the bulb holder.

Halogen headlamps

3. Remove and replace the bulb.

4. Reinsert the bulb holder.

Halogen low beams and high beams

H7 bulb, 55 watts

5. Attach the headlamp cover.

Always wear gloves and eye protection;

the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is

pressurized. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if

the bulb is damaged.<

Xenon headlamps

Parking lamps, roadside parking

lamps, daytime running lights

H8 bulb, 35 watts

The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.

1

2

High beams

The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.

1. Remove the headlamp cover.

Low-beam headlamps

1. Remove the headlamp cover.

2. Fold down the holding bracket.

3. Remove and replace the bulb.

2. Turn the bulb, see arrow, and remove it.

3. Pull off the connector and replace the bulb.

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4. Attach the connector, insert the bulb and

turn it all the way in the opposite direction.

5. Attach the headlamp cover.

Corner-illuminating lamps

H3 bulb, 55 watts

The figure shows the right-hand headlamp.

1. Remove the top headlamp cover, using the

screwdriver to push the detents to one side.

1. Turn the respective wheel inwards.

2. Using a coin, turn both locks of the cover all

the way to the left, arrows 1, and remove the

cover.

3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove

it, arrow 2.

4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the right for removal and

replacement.

5. Insert the bulb holder and lock it by turning

it to the right.

2. Turn the bulb holder, see arrow, and

remove it.

6. Attach the cover by positioning the bottom

edge first and then turning both locks all the

way to the right.

Tail lamps

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Turn signal:

PY21W bulb, 21 watts

Backup lamp:

W16W bulb, 16 watts

Brake lamps:

P21W bulb, 21 watts

3. Slide the bulb out of the holder and pull off

the connector.

Brake Force Display lamp:

H21W bulb, 21 watts

4. Replace the bulb and attach the connector.

5. Insert the bulb holder and turn it all the way

in the opposite direction.

6. Attach the headlamp cover.

Turn signals, front

PY21W bulb, 21 watts

The turn signal bulb can be changed via a cover

in the wheel arch.

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2

Inner brake lamp

Outer brake lamp

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3

4

5

6

7

8

Lateral reflector

Inner brake lamp, turn signal, backup

lamp and Brake Force Display lamp

Roadside parking lamp and tail lamp LED

Reflector

Turn signal

Backup lamp

Brake Force Display lamp

Replacing tail lamps

Outer brake lamp

The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.

1. Remove the cover from the panel of the

cargo area.

2. Detach the bulb holder by pressing

together the clips, see arrows, and remove

it.

3. Brake lamps and turn signal: apply gentle

pressure to the bulb while turning it to the

left for removal and replacement.

The outer brake lamp can be accessed through

a single socket.

4. Backup lamp: pull the bulb out of the socket

and replace it.

The figure shows the right side of the vehicle.

5. Attach the bulb holder and let it snap into

place.

1. Remove the cover from the panel of the

cargo area.

6. Reattach the cover.

2. Turn the bulb holder to the left, see arrow,

and remove it.

License plate lamps and center brake

lamp

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the left for removal and replace-

ment.

These lamps use LED technology for operation.

In the event of a malfunction, please contact

your BMW center or a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel.

4. Attach the bulb holder and turn it all the way

in the opposite direction.

5. Reattach the cover.

The roadside parking lamp/tail lamp uses

LED design. After replacing the bulb,

ensure that the bulb holder is properly seated;

otherwise, the roadside parking lamp/tail lamp

may not work.<

Changing wheels

Your BMW is equipped with run-flat tires as

standard. This removes the need to change a

wheel immediately in the event of a puncture.

For information on continuing to drive with a

damaged tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on

page 78.

The symbol identifying run-flat tires is a circle

with the letters RSC on the sidewall, refer to

Run-flat tires, page 196.

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When mounting new tires or changing over

from summer to winter tires and vice versa,

mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the

event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your

BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer

also to New wheels and tires, page 196.

Power failure

After a temporary power loss, the functioning of

some equipment may be limited and require

reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise

have been lost and will have to be programmed:

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Time and date

These values must be updated, refer to

page 69.

The tools for changing wheels are avail-

able as optional accessories from your

BMW center.<

Radio

In some cases, stations may have to be

stored again, refer to page 139.

Jack mounting points

Navigation system

Wait for the system to start, refer to

page 133.

Glass roof

It may happen that the roof can only be

raised. The system must be initialized.

Please contact your BMW center.

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Seat and mirror memory*

The positions must be stored again, refer to

page 48.

The jacking points are at the positions shown in

the illustration.

Inside rearview mirror with digital compass

The system must be calibrated, refer to

page 98.

Vehicle battery

Active steering

The system automatically initializes itself

briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-

vated during this time, refer to page 82.

Battery care

The battery is 100% maintenance-free, the

electrolyte will last for the life of the battery

when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-

mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in

all matters concerning the battery.

Fuses

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and

Charging the battery

do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-

stitute of another color or amperage rating; oth-

erwise, this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-

mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.<

Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the

terminals in the engine compartment with the

engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting

on page 216.

Disposal

Have old batteries disposed of by your

BMW center or bring them to a recycling

center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-

tion for transport and storage. Always secure

the battery against tipping over during trans-

port.<

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In the glove compartment

Accessing the fuse box:

1. Open the glove compartment.

2. Remove the damper, arrow 1, from the

lower holder by applying forward pressure.

3. Disengage the glove compartment by

pressing on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold it

down.

Plastic tweezers are located on the distributor

box.

Information on fuse assignment can be found

next to the distributor box.

Spare fuses are available from your BMW cen-

ter.

After replacing a fuse, press the glove compart-

ment upward until it engages and reattach the

damper.

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