2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 198

Replacing components Onboard tool kit Never touch the glass on 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 cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its metal socket.< You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs 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. In the case of bulbs whose replacement is not described, please consult your BMW center.< The onboard tool kit is located in the luggage compartment under the floor mat. 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. In the unlikely event that one of these lamps should fail, you can continue driving under poor visibility conditions by switching on your fog lamps and proceeding carefully, where allowed by law. Have work on the xenon lighting system, including bulb changes, carried out only by a BMW center. Due to the high voltage involved, there is a danger to life and limb when work is carried out improperly.< For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.< 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. 197 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Wiper blade replacement Driving tips Controls At a glance