Get Mobility -> Replacing components Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Fourth Generation (2007-2013)

Replacing components

Onboard tool kit

Coupe

3. Fold the wiper blade upwards.

4. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of

the windshield, see arrow.

The onboard tool kit is stored in a compartment

on the right-hand side of the cargo bay.

Remove the cover.

To avoid damage, make sure that the

wiper arms are against the windshield

before you open the engine compartment.<

Convertible

The onboard tool kit is stored in a pouch under

the cargo bay floor panel.

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.

Wiper blades

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.

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

Only change bulbs while they are cool to

the touch, otherwise you could suffer

burns.<

2. Remove the cover. To do so, press the hook

on the bottom, see arrow.

When working on electrical systems,

always begin by switching off the con-

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.<

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For care of the headlamps, please follow the

instructions in the chapter entitled 'Care'.

the catches towards the rear, see arrows,

and pull the cover forward and out.

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

Control elements, display components, part of

the exterior lighting and other interior equip-

ment in your vehicle are equipped with covered

light-emitting diodes as light sources. 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.

Follow the same steps in reverse order to reat-

tach the cover.

Be careful when installing the cover, oth-

erwise leaks could occur and cause dam-

age to the headlamp system.<

Do not remove the covers or expose the

eyes directly to the unfiltered light source

for several hours, otherwise this could cause

irritation to the retina.<

Parking lamps and roadside parking

lamps, daytime running lamps

H8 bulb, 35 watts

1. Remove the cover, refer to Access to the

lamps.

Xenon lamps

These bulbs have a very long service life and are

highly unlikely to fail.

2. Turn the bulb approx. 90°, see arrow, and

take it out.

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.<

Access to the lamps

3. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and

reconnect the plug.

1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote

control out of the ignition lock.

4. Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.

5. Reattach the cover.

2. Remove the upper cover from the head-

lamp. To do so, use a screwdriver to press

Corner-illuminating lamp*

H3 bulb, 55 watts

1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote

control out of the ignition lock.

2. Remove the cover, refer to Access to the

lamps.

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3. Push the wire bracket out of the anchor

towards the right and fold it up.

Tail lamps

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Turn signal:

PY21W bulb, 21 watts

Brake lamp in the luggage compartment lid:

H21W bulb, 21 watts

Other lamps:

W16W bulb, 16 watts

The tail lamps are divided in two parts. One part

is in the luggage compartment lid, the other is in

the fender.

4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and

reconnect the plug.

5. Insert the bulb.

6. Fold the wire bracket down and engage it.

7. Reattach the cover.

Turn signals, front

PY24W Silver Vision bulb, 24 watts

1

2

3

4

Turn signal

The turn signal bulb can be changed via a cover

in the wheel arch.

Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED

Backup lamp

Brake lamp, consisting of two individual

bulbs

5

6

Brake Force Display

Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp, LED

If the bulbs 2 and 6 malfunction, please contact

your BMW center or a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel.

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.

Fender-mounted lamps

Coupe

3. Turn the bulb holder to the left, arrow 2, and

1. Left-hand side: use a screwdriver to pry off

the cover in the cargo bay and remove the

cover.

take it out.

4. Turn the bulb socket in the bulb holder to

the right for removal and replacement.

Right-hand side: remove the cover from the

right-hand side panel of the cargo bay.

5. Insert the bulb holder and lock it by turning

it to the right.

2. Loosen the bulb holder at the clip, see

arrow, and pull out.

6. Attach the cover by positioning the bottom

edge first and then turning both locks all the

way to the right.

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5. Reattach the cover in the cargo bay.

Coupe:

Lamps in the luggage compartment lid

1. Using a screw driver, remove the fastening

plugs on the edge and in the handle

recesses of the luggage compartment lid

trim. To do so, first loosen the top part of the

plug, see arrow, and then completely

remove the plug by pulling on its bottom

part. Remove the trim.

3. Turn signal indicator: apply gentle pressure

to the bulb while turning it to the left for

removal and replacement.

Backup lamps and brake lamps: take out

the bulbs and change them.

4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly

clicks into place.

5. Reattach the cover in the cargo bay.

Convertible

1. Turn the screws on the corresponding side,

see arrow, by 90° and remove the cover.

2. Unlock the bulb holder by turning it to the

left, see arrow, and take it out.

2. While applying light pressure, turn the bulb

holder of the turn signal bulb to the left.

3. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while

turning it to the left for removal and replace-

ment.

3. Remove and replace the bulb.

4. Insert the bulb holder and lock it by turning

it to the right.

5. Attach the luggage compartment lid trim by

inserting the bottom part of the fastening

plug and then fixing the plug with its top

part.

4. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly

clicks into place.

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Before using the M Mobility System, fol-

low the instructions on the sealant bot-

License plate lamp, center brake lamp,

rear lamps and side turn signal

indicators

tle.<

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.

Remove the label with the speed restriction

from the sealant bottle and apply it to the steer-

ing wheel.

Please note the expiry date on the sealant

bottle.<

Components of the M Mobility System

Repairing a flat tire with the

M Mobility System

To repair a flat tire, your BMW M3 includes an

M Mobility System. With this system you can

apply a sealant to the inside of the tire to seal

the damaged section, restore the tire inflation

pressure and continue on your trip.

Safety measures in the event of a flat tire:

Park the vehicle as far away from moving

traffic as possible and on a firm surface. Switch

on the hazard warning flashers.

Apply the parking brake and engage first gear

or reverse. Have all occupants leave the vehicle

and move beyond the danger zone, e.g. behind

the guard rails.

1

2

Sealant bottle and label with speed restric-

tion

Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel

If necessary, erect a warning triangle* or warn-

ing flasher* at a suitable distance. Adhere to

country-specific regulations.<

Preparations

3

Connector and cable for the cigarette

lighter socket

4

5

6

7

Holder for the sealant bottle

Compressor

On/off switch

Pressure gauge for displaying the tire infla-

tion pressure

The M Mobility System is located in the cargo

bay under the floor board.

8

9

Screw on pressure gauge to reduce tire

inflation pressure

If possible, leave any foreign bodies that have

penetrated the tire in place.

Hose to connect compressor and sealant

bottle or compressor and wheel

Instructions on how to use the M Mobility

System can also be found on the device

itself.<

The connector, cable and connection hose are

stored in the compressor housing.

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Return the M Mobility System to its storage

location in the vehicle.

Using the M Mobility System

To repair a flat tire with the M Mobility System,

proceed as follows:

Distributing the sealant

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Fill the sealant, refer to page 238.

Immediately drive approx. 2 miles/3 km to

evenly distribute the sealant in the tire.

Distribute the sealant, refer to page 238.

Produce the tire inflation pressure, refer to

page 238.

Do not exceed a speed of 35 mph/

60 km/h. If possible, do not fall below a

speed of 12 mph/20 km/h.<

Filling the sealant

Strictly follow the specified sequence,

otherwise the sealant may escape under

high pressure.<

Producing the tire inflation pressure

1. After driving approx. 2 miles/3 km, stop at a

suitable location.

1. Shake the sealant bottle.

2. Connect connection hose 9 of the com-

2. Screw connection hose 9 onto the connec-

pressor directly to the tire valve.

tor of the sealant bottle.

3. Insert connector 3 into the cigarette lighter

3. Ensure that screw 8 on the pressure gauge

socket in the interior of the vehicle.

is closed.

4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 29 psi/

200 kPa. With the ignition switched on, pro-

ceed as follows:

4. Unscrew the dust cap from the valve of the

defective wheel and screw filling hose 2 of

the sealant bottle onto the valve.

> To increase the inflation pressure:

Switch on the compressor, position I. To

check the current inflation pressure set-

ting, briefly switch off the compressor.

5. Insert the sealant bottle into the housing of

the compressor so that the bottle is upright.

Do not let the compressor run for

more than 10 minutes, otherwise the

device will overheat and may be dam-

aged.<

> To reduce the inflation pressure: turn

screw 8 on the pressure gauge.

If the inflation pressure is not maintained,

drive the vehicle a second time, refer to

Distributing the sealant. Then repeat steps 1 to

4.

6. Ensure that the compressor is switched off,

position 0.

Use of the M Mobility System may be ineffec-

tual for tire damage larger than approx. 0.16 in/

4 mm. Please contact the nearest BMW center,

refer to page 241, or a workshop that works

according to BMW repair procedures with cor-

respondingly trained personnel if the tire can-

not be made roadworthy with the M Mobility

System.<

7. Insert connector 3 into the cigarette lighter

socket in the interior of the vehicle, refer to

page 115.

8. With the ignition switched on:

Switch on the compressor and let it run for

approx. 3 minutes to fill the sealant. The

inflation pressure of the tire after filling is

unimportant.

The tire inflation pressure must be at least

29 psi/200 kPa. If it is not, do not continue

driving.<

9. Switch off the compressor.

10. Detach the hoses from the sealant bottle

connector and from the tire valve.

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Continuing your trip

Disposal

Do not exceed the maximum allowable

speed of 50 mph/80 km/h to avoid the risk

of an accident.<

Have old batteries disposed of by your

BMW center or hand them in to a recy-

cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright

position for transport and storage. Always

secure the battery against tipping over during

transport.<

Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to

page 91 for more information.

Have the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of the

M Mobility System replaced as soon as possi-

ble.<

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:

Changing wheels

The tools for changing wheels are avail-

able as optional accessories from your

BMW center.<

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Time and date

These values must be updated, refer to

page 80.

Radio

Jack mounting points

In some cases, stations may have to be

stored again, refer to page 168.

Navigation system

Operability must be waited for, refer to

page 134.

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 49.

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 111.

Vehicle battery

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

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.<

Charging the battery

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 242.

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Open the cover in the glove compartment and

remove it.

Spare fuses and a pair of plastic forceps are set

in holders on the distributor box.

See the rear of the cover for information on fuse

assignment.

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