2006 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 101
2006 BMW X3 Manual
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Replacing components 1. Lift the wiper arm. 2. Pull off the wiper blade, refer to arrow. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Onboard tool kit Replacing rear wiper blade The onboard tool kit is located in a compartment on the left in the cargo area. 3. Insert a new wiper blade. Wiper blades Replacing front wiper blades 1. Move the wiper into the fold-out position, refer to page 40. 2. Lift the wiper arm and press the securing spring, refer to arrow. Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make a significant contribution to road safety. Therefore, comply fully with the following instructions during bulb replacement. If you are not familiar with the specified procedures or they are not described here, BMW recommends having this work carried out at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Never touch the glass of 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, paper towel, or the like or grasp bulb by its base.< 3. Pull the wiper blade off toward the wiper arm. 4. Insert the new blade and snap it into place. To prevent damage to the wipers, always fold them back down onto the windshield before you turn the ignition key to position 1 or 2 or open the hood.< A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. In all work on the electrical system, switch off the relevant component to prevent short circuits. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.< When maintaining the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure. 99 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG