2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 242
2008 BMW 5 Series Manual
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Replacing components 2. Remove the connector and replace the bulb. Side-mounted turn signals 5-watt bulb, W5W 1. Press back against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger, then pivot it out. Turning lamps* H3 bulb, 55 watts 1. Remove the sealing cap, refer to Access to lamps. 2. Push the locking bar to the side out of the anchor and fold upward. 2. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove. 3. Remove the bulb for replacement. Side marker lamps, front and rear 3. Remove the connector and take out the bulb. 4. Replace the bulb and reinstall. 5. Fold down the locking bar and engage it. 6. Reconnect the connector. 7. Mount the sealing cap. Watch the markings on the bulb when doing so. To replace, please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Tail lamps Sedan > Turn signals 1, tail lamps 6 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. > Backup lamps: 16-watt bulb, W16W > Other lamps: 21-watt bulb, P21W Turn signals, front 21-watt bulb, PY21W 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove. 2. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turning it to the left for removal and replacement. 240 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG