BMW X5: Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights)
WARNING: Xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
WARNING: Halogen lamps are under pressure:
To avoid injury, wear protective goggles and gloves.
IMPORTANT: To prevent short-circuiting, disconnect light bulbs from voltage supply prior to replacement.
Do not touch the glass bulbs in new lights bulbs as even the slightest contamination will burn in and reduce bulb service life.
Only touch light bulbs with clean gloves or a clean cloth.
Do not expose light bulbs to mechanical vibrations.
Use only recommended light bulbs.
Follow the light bulb manufacturer's instructions without fail.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS)
CAUTION: To prevent short-circuiting, disconnect light bulbs from voltage supply prior to replacement.
Do not touch the glass bulbs in new lights bulbs as even the slightest contamination will burn in and reduce bulb service life.
Only touch light bulbs with clean gloves or a clean cloth.
Do not expose light bulbs to mechanical vibrations.
Use only recommended light bulbs.
Follow the light bulb manufacturer's instructions without fail.
REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH IGNITION UNIT)
Operation is described in: Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight.
REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) PARKING LIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT)
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).
Turn cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove from headlight.
Installation:
Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on headlight.
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Fig. 48: Turning Cover
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn bulb (2) in direction of arrow and remove from headlight.
Installation:
- Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in headlight.
- Note bulb type.
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Fig. 49: Turning Bulb
REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left grille in bumper trim.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn bulb (2) in direction of arrow and remove from fog lamp.
Installation:
Note bulb type.
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Fig. 50: Turning Bulb
REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) FRONT TURN INDICATOR
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).
Turn bulb holder (1) approx. 30 º counterclockwise.
Remove bulb holder (1) from headlight.
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Fig. 51: Turning Bulb Holder
Unlock catch (1).
Turn bulb (2) approx. 30º clockwise and remove from bulb holder (3).
Installation:
- Make sure bulb (2) is exactly seated in bulb holder (3).
- Note bulb type.
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Fig. 52: Removing Bulb Holder
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Replacing Light Bulb(s) For Left Or Right Rear Light
WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior
lights).
Rear light in side panel:
Remove flap in luggage compartment trim panel.
Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.
NOTE:
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Replacing Rear Axle Carrier
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Remove rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting
set down on a suitable surface.
Remove brake lines.
Remove stabilizer bar.
Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect control lines for oscillatin
Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive Cable Plate
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove mechanism for glass cover at front.
Overview of glass lid mechanism:
Fig. 1: Identifying Glass Lid Mechanism Components
Floating roofliner mechanism
Mechanism, front glass lid
Drive wedge
Drive plate
Mechanism, rear glass lid
Control carriage, rear gla
