Get Owner service procedures -> Lamps and bulbs Guide for BMW 7 Series 4 Door Fourth Generation (2001-2007)

Lamps and bulbs

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The lamps and bulbs make essential

contributions to the safety of your vehi-

cle. Observe the following instructions

during bulb replacement carefully. If

Whenever working on the electri-

cal system, switch off the electri-

cal accessory you are working on or

disconnect the cable from the negative

you are not familiar with any of the pro- terminal of the battery. Failure to do this

cedures, consult your BMW center.

could result in short circuits.

To prevent injuries and damage, com-

Do not touch the glass portion of a ply with any instructions provided by

new bulb with your bare hands

since even small amounts of impurities

burn in to the surface, thus reducing the

service life of the bulb. Use a clean

cloth, paper napkin, or a similar mate-

rial, or hold the bulb by its metallic

base.<

the bulb manufacturer.<

The illustration shows the left-hand side

of the engine compartment.

Release the lamp cover

1 Low beams

A replacement bulb set is available from

your BMW center.

Press the tabs together (arrows).

2 High beams

Insert the screwdriver (from the on-

board tool kit) and press in the direction

of the arrow.

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1 Remove the cover

Xenon lamps*

2 Pull off the connector at the bulb

3 Detach the wire clamp

4 Replace the bulb

The service life of these bulbs is very

long and the probability of a failure is

very low, provided that they are not

switched on and off an unusual number

of times. If one of these bulbs should

nevertheless fail, it is possible to con-

tinue driving with great caution using

the fog lamps, provided traffic laws in

your area do not prohibit this.

5 Reassemble in reverse order.

Parking lamp

5 watt bulb

1 Pull out the bulb holder

2 Pull off the bulb and replace it.

Because of the extremely high

voltages involved, any work on the

lighting system should be carried out by

technically-qualified personnel only.

Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal in-

jury.<

When cleaning the headlamps,

please observe the following:

For checking and adjusting head-

lamp aim, please contact your

BMW center.<

> Do not clean by wiping with a dry

cloth (scratches). Never use abra-

sives or strong solvents to clean the

covers

1 Low beam headlamps

H1 bulb, 55 watt

> Remove dirt and contamination (such

as insects) by soaking with BMW Car

Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty

of water

2 High beams

H7 bulb, 55 watt

> Always use a deicer spray to remove

accumulated ice and snow – never

use a scraper.<

The H7 bulb is pressurized. There-

fore, wear safety glasses and pro-

tective gloves. Failure to observe this

precaution could lead to injury if the

bulb is accidentally damaged during re-

placement.<

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6 When you have replaced the bulb,

plug the light into the reliefs on the

headlamp with the tabs. Push the as-

sembly into place and tighten the

screw

Side turn signals

5 watt bulb

1 Use a screwdriver to pry out the lamp

at the rear edge

2 Apply gentle pressure to the bulb

while turning it to the left to remove.

7 Secure the assembly cover.

Turn signals/Parking lamps

(side marker lamps), front

Dual-filament bulb, 21 watt

1 Remove the assembly cover

2 Insert a Philips-head screwdriver

(arrow) all the way in and loosen the

screw (about four turns)

3 Remove the light assembly toward

the front

4 Release and remove the bulb holder

5 Press gently on the bulb, turn it to the

left and remove

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Front fog lamps

Tail lamps

1 Use the upper handle to fold down

the side panel in the luggage com-

partment

H3 bulb, 55 watt

Tail lamp: 5 watt bulbs

Remaining bulbs: 21 watt

1 Use a screwdriver to release the fog

lamp retainer (arrow)

2 Once you have found the lamp holder

for the defective bulb, push it gently

to the rear while turning to the left to

remove

1 Turn signal

yellow

white

2 Pull the fog lamp out toward the front

3 Release and remove the cover on the

rear of the lamp assembly

2 Backup lamp

3 Rear lamp assembly/

Side marker lamps

3 Use the same procedure to remove

the bulb.

red

4 Remove the plug

5 Detach the wire clamp

6 Replace the bulb

4 Reflector

5 Brake lamp

7 After replacing the bulb, guide the

lamp assembly back into position.

Continue pressing until you hear the

detent snap into place.

In the event of a failure of both

lamps of a rear lamp assembly,

the brake lamp assumes the function of

the tail lamps.<

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Center (high-mount) brake lamp

Interior lamps

21 watt bulb

Front:

1 Open the luggage compartment lid

2 Remove the grommet from the lamp

holder below the rear parcel tray

3 Press the lamp holder gently while

turning to the left to remove

Interior lamp (10 watt bulb) with reading

lamps (10 watt bulbs)

1 Interior lamp: Use a screwdriver to

press out the lamp sideways and re-

move the lens. Pull the bulb out of the

contact studs

4 Use the same procedure to remove

the bulb.

2 Reading lamp: Gently press against

the lamp while turning it to the left to

remove.

Rear:

License plate lamps

Interior lamp (10 watt bulb) with reading

lamp (5 watt bulb)

5 watt bulb

1 Apply a screwdriver to the narrow

side of the lamp to pry it out

2 Replace the bulb.

1 Use a screwdriver at the top of the

recesses to press out the light

2 Interior lamp: Push the tab back on

the reflector and change the bulb

3 Reading lamp: Gently press against

the lamp while turning it to the left to

remove.

Indirect lighting (1 watt bulb)

1 Unclip the lamp holder

2 Replace the bulb.

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Footwell lamps

Glove compartment lamp

5 watt bulb

1 Use a screwdriver to remove the lens 1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to

pry the lamp out

to the side

2 Replace the bulb.

2 Remove the reflector

3 Replace the bulb.

Door warning lamps

Luggage compartment lamps

5 watt bulb

10 watt bulbs

1 Apply a screwdriver to the narrow

side of the lamp to pry it out

2 Turn the bulb holder to the left to

remove

Lamps on the underside of the package

tray and in the luggage compartment

lid:

3 Replace the bulb.

1 Apply a screwdriver to the recess to

pry the lamp out

2 Remove the reflector

Door handle lamps

Please contact your BMW center in the 3 Replace the bulb.

event of a malfunction.

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