2010 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 233

Replacing the corner-illuminating lamp* H3 bulb, 55 watts 1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote control out of the ignition lock. 2. Remove the upper cover from the headlamp. To do so, pull the rubber seal up and off and unscrew the cover using the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit, see arrow. pressurized. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury if the bulb is damaged.< There are separate headlamp covers for lowbeam headlamps and high-beam headlamps. Be careful when installing the covers; otherwise, leaks could occur and cause damage to the headlamp system.< For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.< Access to the lamps The high-beam headlamp can be accessed from the engine compartment, whereas the low-beam headlamp is accessed through a flap in the wheel well. 3. Release the wire bracket from the anchor, see arrow, and fold it up. 1 2 3 Cover for high-beam headlamp Cover for low-beam headlamp Turn signal bulb socket To remove the covers: 1. Fold the respective wire bracket to the side, see arrows. 2. Flip open the cover and take it out of the guide. Follow the same steps in reverse order to reattach the covers. 4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and reconnect the plug. 5. Insert the bulb. 6. Fold the wire bracket down and engage it. 7. Reattach the cover. Be careful when installing the cover; otherwise, leaks could occur and cause damage to the headlamp system.< Access through the wheel well Only for low-beam headlamps and turn signals: Mobility 231 Reference Halogen lamps H7 bulb, 55 watts Always wear gloves and eye protection; the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 066 - © 08/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance