Replacing Components; Onboard Tool Kit; Windshield Wiper Blades; Lamps And Bulbs - BMW 745 2002 Owner's Manual

Replacing components

Onboard tool kit

The onboard tool kit is located in the
luggage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.

Windshield wiper blades

To replace the blades, start by folding the
wipers out and away from the windshield,
refer to page 72.
Use only wiper blades that have been
approved by BMW.<

Lamps and bulbs

The lamps and bulbs are essential factors
contributing to the safety of your vehicle.
Therefore, comply fully with the following
instructions during bulb replacement. If you
are not familiar with the specified proce-
dures, have the replacements carried out at
your BMW center.
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, napkin, etc., or hold the
bulb by its metal socket.<
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at your BMW center.
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 changing bulbs, always
observe any instructions provided by the
bulb
cloth (scratches). Never use abrasives or
strong solvents to clean the covers
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insects by soaking with BMW Shampoo
and then washing off with plenty of water
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spray – never use an ice
Headlamps
Engine compartment, left side:
Turn the quick-release clamps, see arrows,
905 counterclockwise and remove the
cover.
After replacing the bulb return the cover to
its original position and press the quick-
release clamps down.
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When caring for your headlamps:
Do not clean by wiping with a dry
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Remove contaminants such as dead
Remove ice by thawing with a deicer
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scraper.<