Replacing Components - BMW 525i Owner's Manual

Replacing components

Onboard tool kit
The onboard tool kit is located in the lug-
gage compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
Windshield wiper blades
To replace, fold the wiper arm up and hold.
Press the catches together while pushing
the wiper blade out of the front.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contri-
bution to vehicle safety. Therefore, comply
fully with the following instructions during
bulb replacement. If you are not familiar
with the specified procedures, have the
replacements carried out at your BMW
center.
Never touch the glass of 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
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at your BMW center.
equipment you should always switch them
off and disconnect the cable from the bat-
tery's negative terminal before starting.
To avoid possible injury or equipment dam-
age when changing bulbs, observe any
instructions provided by the bulb manufac-
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Halogen headlamps
The illustration shows the left-hand side of
the engine compartment.
1 Cover cap for low beams
2 Cover cap for high beams
Turn the cover cap to the left and remove.
H7 bulb is pressurized. Failure to observe
this precaution can lead to personal injury
should the bulb be
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To prevent short circuits, before
working on any electrical systems or
When maintaining the headlamps,
comply with the instructions in the
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For checking and adjusting headlamp
aim, please contact your BMW cen-
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