Get Owner service procedures -> Lamps and bulbs Guide for BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

Lamps and bulbs

137n

1. Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to

The lamps and bulbs make essential

contributions to the safety of your

vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the

following instructions during bulb

replacement. If you are not familiar with

any of the procedures, consult your

BMW center.

the left and remove toward the rear

2. Pull off the plug

3. Push the new bulb holder with the

bulb into the plug – ensure proper

locking

4. Reinstall in reverse order.

Do not touch the glass portion of

a new bulb with your bare hands

since even small amounts of impurities

burn in to the surface and reduce 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.<

When cleaning the headlamps,

please observe the following:

> Do not wipe dry (this causes

scratches) and never use abrasives

or strong solvents to clean the covers

> Remove dirt and contamination (such

as insects) by soaking with BMW Car

Shampoo and then rinsing with plenty

of water

The illustration depicts the right side

of the engine compartment.

1 High beams

HB3 bulb, 65 watts

A replacement bulb set is available from

your BMW center.

> Always use a deicer spray to remove

accumulated ice and snow – never

use a scraper.<

2 Low beams

HB4 bulb, 55 watts

Before working on the electrical

system, switch off the electrical

accessory you are working on or

disconnect the cable from the negative

terminal of the battery. Failure to

observe this precaution could result in

short circuits.

The bulb is pressurized. There-

fore, wear safety glasses and

protective gloves. Failure to comply

with these precautions could result in

physical injury if the bulb breaks.<

To prevent injuries and damage,

comply with any instructions provided

by the bulb manufacturer.<

¹³⁸ⁿLamps and bulbs

Position lamps

Front turn signals

Side turn signals

5 watt bulb

21 watt bulb

5 watt bulb

1. Using your fingertip, press forward

on the rear edge of the lamp (arrow)

and remove

1. Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to 1. Use finger pressure against the front

edge of the lamp (arrow) to press it

toward the rear for removal

the left and remove toward the rear

2. Applying light pressure, turn the bulb

2. Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to

the right and remove it from the lamp

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and

replace

to the left. Remove and exchange the 2. Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to

bulb the right and remove it from the lamp

3. Insert the bulb holder and turn to the 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and

right as far as possible.

replace

4. Install in the reverse order.

Lamps and bulbs

139n

Z3 roadster

Front fog lamps*

Tail lamp assembly – Z3 roadster

1. Open the quick-release fastener

(arrow) and remove the cover

H1 bulb, 55 watts

Tail lamp, side marker lamps:

5 watt bulbs

Remaining bulbs: 21 watt

2. Turn the corresponding bulb holder

to the left and remove it

1. Unclip the plastic cover (on the

inside of the lamp) with a screwdriver

3. Press gently while turning the defec-

tive bulb to the left. Remove the bulb

and replace it

2. Loosen two screws, tilt the fog lamp 1 Turn signal

outward and remove it

3. Release the plastic cap on the back

of the fog lamp and remove it

4. Remove the plug

indicator

yellow or white

2 Brake lamp

red

white

red

4. Insert the bulb holder and turn to the

right as far as possible

5. Secure the cover.

3 Backup lamp

4 Tail lamp, reflector

5 Side marker lamp

5. Detach the wire clamp

6. Replace the bulb

7. Install in the reverse order.

red

¹⁴⁰ⁿLamps and bulbs

Z3 coupe

1. Lift up the luggage compartment

floor mat

Z3 coupe

Tail lamp assembly – Z3 coupe

4. Turn the corresponding bulb holder

to the left (arrow) and remove it

5. Press gently while turning the defec-

tive bulb to the left. Remove the bulb

and replace it

Tail lamp, side marker lamp:

5 watt bulbs

Remaining bulbs: 21 watt

2. To loosen, turn the mounting clips

(arrows) of the right-hand trim panel

on the rear wall of the luggage

compartment approx. f turn with a

coin or screwdriver

1 Turn signal

indicator

6. Insert the bulb holder and turn to the

right as far as possible

yellow or white

2 Backup lamp

3 Tail lamp, reflector

4 Brake lamp

white

red

3. Pull out the clips and remove the trim

panel

Side marker lamps:

Pull the bulb holder out of the tail lamp

assembly toward the front.

red

7. Reinstall the trim panel in the oppo-

site order:

5 Side marker lamps

red

Insert the clips and turn them approx.

f turn to secure them.

Lamps and bulbs

141n

Z3 roadster

Z3 coupe

Center (high-mount) brake lamp – Center (high-mount) brake lamp – License plate lamps

Z3 roadster

Z3 coupe

5 watt bulb

In the event of a malfunction, please

consult your BMW center.

In the event of a malfunction, please

consult your BMW center.

1. Press the lamp to the left and remove

it

2. Turn the bulb holder with the bulb to

the left and remove it from the lamp

3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket

and replace

4. Install in the reverse order.

¹⁴²ⁿLamps and bulbs

Interior lamp – Z3 roadster

Interior lamps – Z3 coupe

Reading lamps – Z3 coupe

10 watt bulb

Front:

15 watt bulb

10 watt bulbs

1. Use a screwdriver to press out the

lens at the left recess

2. Pull the bulb out of the contact lugs.

1. Use a screwdriver to press out the

lamp at the left recess

1. Use a screwdriver to press out the

lamp at the left recess

2. Press gently while turning the defec-

tive bulb to the left. Remove the bulb

and replace it.

2. Press back the plastic tab on the

reflector, open the reflector and

replace the bulb.

When reinstalling the lens, first

position it on the left, then snap it

into place.<

Rear:

10 watt bulb

Luggage compartment lamp –

Z3 roadster

1. Use a screwdriver to press out the

lamp at the side recess

5 watt bulb

2. Press back the plastic tab on the

reflector, open the reflector and

replace the bulb.

The lamp is located above in the

luggage compartment.

1. Use a screwdriver to pry out the

lamp

2. Pull the bulb out of the contact lugs.

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