2007 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 214

Replacing components Replacing components Onboard tool kit amounts of contamination will burn into the bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its metal socket.< A selection of replacement bulbs is available at your BMW center. Whenever you perform any work on the electrical system, turn off the electrical devices involved to prevent short circuits from occurring. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.< When performing maintenance on the headlamps, follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure. For bulbs for which changing is not described, and for checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.< The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage compartment under the floor mat. Replacing wiper blades Light-emitting diodes LEDs Light-emitting diodes installed behind translucent 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 lightemitting diodes. Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours, as irritation of the retina could result.< 1. Fold the wiper arm out and grasp it firmly. 2. Press the locking tabs together while sliding the wiper blade toward the front to disengage it. 3. Insert the new wiper blade and slide it in until it audibly clicks into place. Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to driving safety. You must be duly diligent in replacing them. If you are not familiar with the specified procedures, have the corresponding work carried out at your BMW center. Never touch the glass on new bulbs with your bare fingers, as even minute Xenon lamps The service life of these lamps 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 continue driving with great caution using the fog lamps, provided traffic laws in your area do not prohibit this. 212 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 312 - © 02/07 BMW AG