Replacing Components - BMW 323i Owner's Manual

Replacing components

Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com-
partment on the right-hand side of the cargo
area. Remove the cover.
Sports Wagon
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a com-
partment on the left-hand side underneath the
cargo area floor panel.
Wiper blades
1. Fold out the wiper arm and hold it.
2. Press together the locking spring, arrows 1,
and fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech-
anism, pulling the blade toward the front.
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the engine
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Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. They should, therefore,
be handled carefully. BMW recommends hav-
ing your BMW center perform any work that you
do not feel competent to perform yourself or
that is not described here.
amounts of contamination will burn into the
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a
clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or hold
the bulb by its
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your BMW center.
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Fold up the wiper arm.
Pull off the wiper blade, see arrow.
Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
until it audibly engages.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare fingers, as even minute
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Only change bulbs while they are cool to
the touch; otherwise, you could suffer
When working on electrical systems,
always begin by switching off the con-