BMW M4 COUPE Owner's Manual page 209

Replacing the reversing lights and inner
brake lights
1. Loosen the bottom holder, arrow 1.
2. Loosen the top holder, arrow 2. To do so,
press in the middle latch and then press
out both outside latches.
Remove the lamp holder, arrow 3.
3. Unscrew the nonworking bulb of the re‐
versing or brake lamp from its socket
counterclockwise.
4. Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1. Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the
connections, arrow 2.
2. Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3. Make
sure that the two exterior holders latch into
place.
3. Swing the trim back onto the tailgate and
secure.
4. Place the hinge trim over the hinge and
push it up until the retaining pin engages.
Close the clips.
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Replacing components
5. Install the wire cable on the handle and en‐
gage the handle on the holder.
6. Install the holder for the warning triangle.
7. Apply the warning triangle.
Tail lamps, license plate lamps and
center brake lamps
These lights are made using LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer's service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery replacement
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that
are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer's service center.◀
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal‐
er's service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort
features are fully available and that any Check
Control messages of these comfort features
are no longer displayed.
Mobility
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