2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 249

Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation. In the event of a malfunction, please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn signal Tail lamp and brake lamp Backup lamp Brake lamp Reflector Tail lamp Side marker lamp Sedan The illustration shows the left-hand side of the cargo bay. All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb fitting. 1. Lift up floor mat. 2. Undo the quick-release fasteners of the side panel and pull out the panel. 3. Turn the lock to the left and remove the bulb holder. > Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W > Brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W 4. Backup lamps: Remove and replace the bulb. Other lamps: Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement. Sports Wagon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn signal Brake lamp Tail lamp Backup lamp Brake lamp Reflector Side marker lamp 1. Right side: Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to page 129. 3. Turn the bulb socket to the left and remove. 4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement. 247 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility 2. Open the side panel. Communications Entertainment > Turn signals 1, tail lamps 3 and side marker lamps 7 are designed using LED technology. In the event of a malfunction, please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Navigation Sports Wagon Driving tips Controls Fender-mounted lamps At a glance