2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 100
2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual
Page 100 highlights
Replacing components Replacing components Onboard tool kit be handled carefully. BMW recommends having your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here. Do not touch the glass portion of a new bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities burn into the surface and reduce the service life of the bulb. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin or a similar material, or hold the bulb by its metallic base.< The onboard tool kit is stored in a tool pouch. It is located in the cargo bay beneath the floor panel. A replacement bulb set is available from your BMW center. When working on electrical systems, always begin by switching off the corresponding consumers, otherwise short-circuits could result. To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, be sure to observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.< For care and maintenance of the headlamps, please follow the instructions in the separate Caring for your vehicle brochure. If the routine for changing a particular bulb is not described here, please contact your BMW center or a workshop that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel.< Windshield wiper blades 1. Fold up the wiper arm. 2. Place the wiper blade in a position at right angles to the wiper arm. 3. Press the locking spring. Light-emitting diodes LEDs Control elements, display units and other interior equipment in your vehicle use a light-emitting diode behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes, which operate using a concept similar to that applied in conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes. Do not remove the covers, and do not look directly at the unfiltered light for several hours. Otherwise, your eyes could suffer irritation of the retina.< 4. Fold in the wiper blade and unhook it in the direction of the windshield. 5. Pull the wiper blade past the wiper arm toward the top. 6. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on until it audibly engages. Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety. They should, therefore, 98 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG