2006 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 161

Lamps and bulbs The lamps and bulbs make essential contributions to the safety of your vehicle. For this reason, follow the instructions below carefully when replacing a bulb. If you are not familiar with any of the procedures, consult your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. 530de357 530de358 161n Releasing lamp cover The illustration shows the right-hand side of the engine compartment. 1 Halogen low beams Turn cover cap to left, refer to arrow 2 High beams and parking lamps Press tab downward, refer to arrow For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center.< 1 Halogen low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts The bulb is pressurized. Therefore, wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Otherwise there is a danger of injury if the bulb is accidentally damaged during replacement.< 1. Remove the cover 2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 3. Pull bulb out of bulb holder by base and replace. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 159 867 - © 07/05 BMW AG Index To prevent short circuits, before working on any electrical system, equipment or accessory you should always switch it off and disconnect the cable from the battery's negative terminal before starting. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, follow any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.< Data Repairs A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center. Maintenance 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, paper napkin, or a similar material, or hold the bulb by its metallic base.< Controls Overview