Get Owner service procedures -> Replacement procedures: Tool kit, Wipers, Bulbs, Wheel Guide for BMW Z8 Roadster First Generation (2000-2003)

¹³⁰ⁿOnboard tool kit

Windshield wiper blades

Fold the wipers back onto the

windshield before turning the igni-

tion key to position 1 or 2. If you do not,

the wipers could be damaged.<

Use only wiper blades approved

by BMW.<

The onboard tool kit is located under

the luggage compartment's floor panel.

1. To move the wipers to the fold-out

position:

Turn the ignition on. Set the wiper

lever in position 1 (intermittent

mode). Turn the ignition back off

during the wiper-delay pause. The

wipers will then be roughly vertical

2. Swivel the wiper arm completely out

from the windshield

3. Position the wiper blade at an angle

and pull the release spring (arrow)

4. Fold the wiper blade down and

unhook it toward the windshield

5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper

arm toward the top

6. Insert a new wiper blade and press it

until you hear it click into place.

Lamps and bulbs

131n

The lamps and bulbs make essential

contributions to the safety of your

vehicle. Therefore, comply fully with the > Do not wipe dry (scratches). Never

When cleaning the headlamps,

please observe the following:

Neon lamps

The front turn signal indicators (side

marker lamps), the rear turn signal indi-

cators, the rear and brake lamps, as

well as the high-mounted brake lamp

are of neon-light technology. The

service life for these lamps is very high

and the likelihood of failure very

minimal.

following instructions during bulb

replacement. If you are not familiar with

any of the procedures, consult your

BMW center.

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

Do not touch the glass portion of a

new bulb with your bare hands

since even small amounts of impurities

burn into 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.<

> Always use a deicer spray to remove

accumulated ice and snow – never

use a scraper.<

Should a lamp ever fail, however,

please contact your BMW center for

assistance.

Xenon lamps

The main headlamps for your BMW

Z8 roadster have been designed using

xenon-light technology. 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.

Should a lamp ever fail, however,

please contact your BMW center for

assistance.

A replacement bulb set is available from

your BMW center.

Whenever working on the elec-

trical system, switch off the elec-

trical accessory you are working on or

disconnect the cable from the negative

terminal of the battery. Failure to do this

could result in short circuits.

The xenon-light unit operates at

extremely high voltages; contact

with the unit's electrical components

can be fatal. We therefore urge you to

refer all service and repairs, including

bulb changes, to qualified professional

technicians.<

To prevent injuries and damage,

comply with any instructions provided

by the bulb manufacturer.<

¹³²ⁿLamps and bulbs

Side turn signal indicators

10 watt bulb

Please contact a BMW center in the

event of a malfunction.

Parking lamps

5 watt bulb

Please contact a BMW center in the

event of a malfunction.

Tail lamps

Side marker lamps, rear

1 Turn signal indicator

2 Rear lamp/Brake lamp

3 High-mount brake lamp

4 Backup lamp

red

Please contact a BMW center in the

event of a malfunction.

red

red/white

red

5 Rear fog lamp

6 Reflector

red

Lamps and bulbs

133n

To replace the license plate lamp

To replace the rear fog lamp

2. Reach into the opening, turn the bulb

holder to the left and take it out

3. Replace the bulb.

5 watt bulb

21 watt bulb

1. Turn the lamp to the right and take it

out by pulling downward

1. Unlock the ventilation grill by giving it

a f turn (use a screwdriver or coin)

and remove it

To replace the backup lamp

2. Turn the lamp socket toward the rear

and take it out

3. Replace the bulb.

21 watt bulb

Replace the bulb using the same

procedure as for the rear fog lamp.

¹³⁴ⁿLamps and bulbs

To replace the door warning lamp To replace the exit lamp

To replace the footwell lamp

5 watt bulb

1. Pry the lamp out by pressing on the

narrow side with a screwdriver

2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and

remove it

1. Pry the lamp out by pressing on the

narrow side with a screwdriver

2. Replace the bulb.

1. Pry the lamp out by pressing on the

narrow side with a screwdriver

2. Replace the bulb.

3. Replace the bulb.

Lamps and bulbs

135n

To replace the interior lamp

To replace the bulb in the glove

compartment

Rear:

Front:

5 watt bulb

Xenon bulb, 6 watts

Interior lamp/Reading lamp

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the lens

from the side

2. Replace the bulb.

1. Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver

2. Remove the reflector

3. Replace the bulb.

1. Pry the lens out using a screwdriver

2. Pull the lamp socket out of the lamp

insert

3. Remove and replace the bulb.

¹³⁶ⁿLamps and bulbs

To replace the luggage

compartment lamp

To replace the engine

compartment lamp

6 watt bulb

10 watt bulb

1. Pry the lamp out using a screwdriver 1. Using a screwdriver, press on the

2. Remove the reflector

3. Replace the bulb.

black detent and remove the lamp

lens

2. Replace the bulb.

Changing a wheel

137n

Have your BMW center replace

Safety tires

In the event of a flat tire

your tires. For safety reasons, do

not have safety tires repaired. Your

BMW center has been trained to work

with the safety tires and is equipped

with the necessary special tools.<

Your BMW Z8 roadster is equipped

with safety tires.

The red indicator lamp on the instru-

ment panel will flash in the event of a

flat tire. In addition, a gong will sound.

Refer to page 67.

The safety tires are made of self-

supporting tires mounted on specially-

designed wheel rims. Special reinforce-

ment elements support the sidewalls in

the event of pressure loss. Although tire

performance is then restricted, the

vehicle can still be driven on the

deflated tire for a limited distance. Your

vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure

monitor that signals you in case of a flat

tire.

Carefully reduce speed to less than

50 mph (80 km/h), avoiding any hard

braking or steering maneuvers while

doing so.

If necessary, please have your

BMW center switch the tires on

your vehicle from summer to winter

tires, or the reverse.<

You will still be able to drive approx.

155 miles (250 km) on your safety tire,

until you can get to a safe place to park,

a gas station, or to your nearest BMW

center. Under minimum vehicle loading,

it could conceivably last more than

155 miles (250 km).

If you cannot immediately determine

which tire is defective just by looking

at it, then check the tire pressure in all

four tires.

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