BMW 5 Series: Replacing components

BMW 5 Series: Replacing components

Vehicle equipment

All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equipment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in a folddown cover in the trunk lid.

Unscrew the wing nut to open.

Wiper blade replacement

General information

Do not fold down the wipers without wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have not been installed; this may damage the windshield.◀

Replacing the wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up the wipers.

3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal position.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.

• Lamp and bulb replacement
• Changing wheels
• Vehicle battery
• Fuses

Lamp and bulb replacement

General information

Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution to vehicle safety.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends that you entrust corresponding procedures to the service center if you are unfamiliar with them or they are not described here.

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center.

Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool; otherwise, there is the danger of getting burned.◀

Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you should always switch off the lights affected to prevent short circuits.

To avoid possible injury or equipment damage when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀

Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps Have any work on the xenon lighting system, including bulb replacement, performed only by a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀

Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands, as even minute 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 base.◀

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover serve as the light source for controls, display elements and other equipment.

These light-emitting diodes, which are related to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare into the unfiltered light for several hours; otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀

Headlamp glass

Condensation can form on the inside of the external lamps in cool or humid weather. When driving with the light switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time. The headlamp glasses do not need to be changed.

If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on, increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.

Front lamps, bulb replacement

Halogen headlamps

At a glance

1. High beams
2. Parking lamps
3. Low beams
4. Turn signal

Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, lateral turn signal lamp

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

These lights are made using LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction

Accessing the bulbs

Remove the screws and fold down the cap.

Low beams

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.

55-watt bulb, H7

Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the bulb.

Turn signal

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.

24-watt bulb, PY

Unscrew the cap, remove it, and change the bulb.

High beams

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment.

55-watt bulb, H7

1. Fold open the cover in the engine compartment.

2. Unscrew the cap and remove it.

3. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise

4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.

Xenon headlamps

Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.

If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and continue the trip with great care. Comply with local regulations.

Do not perform work/bulb replacement on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, including bulb replacement, performed only by a service center. Due to the high voltage present in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is carried out improperly.◀

For checking and adjusting headlamp aim, please contact your BMW center.

At a glance

1. Corner-illuminating lamps
2. Parking lamp, daytime running lights
3. Low beams/high beams
4. Turn signal

Parking lamps and roadside parking lamps, turn signal lamp

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

These lights are made using LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Corner-illuminating lamps

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

The illustration shows the left side of the engine compartment

55-watt bulb, H7

1. Fold open the cover in the engine compartment.

2. Unscrew the cap and remove it.

3. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise

4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.

Front fog lamps

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

35-watt bulb, H8

1. Carefully pull out the grill toward the front.

2. Remove the screws.

3. Pull the lamp out toward the front.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in the reverse order.

Tail lamps, bulb replacement

At a glance

1. Turn signal
2. Reversing lamp
3. Inside brake lamp
4. Tail lamp
5. Outside brake lamp
6. Rear reflector

Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and license plate lamps

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

These lights are made using LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction

Lamps in the trunk lid

Access to the lamps

1. Remove the three screws using the screw driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.

2. Fold away the cover.

Inside brake lamp

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

21-watt bulb, H21W

The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder

Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder.

Press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn counterclockwise and remove.

Reversing lamp

Follow the general instructions on lamps and bulbs

16-watt bulb, W16W

The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder.

Squeeze the clips together and remove the bulb holder.

Pull out the bulb and replace it.

Changing wheels

Notes

The vehicle equipment does not include a spare tire.

When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire does not need to be changed immediately in the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.

The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center.

Jacking points for the vehicle jack

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located in the positions shown.

Vehicle battery

Maintenance

The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the electrolyte will last for the life of the battery.

Your service center will be glad to advise you on questions regarding the battery.

Battery replacement

Use approved vehicle batteries only.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.◀

After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control messages are no longer displayed.

Charging the battery

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the terminals, in the engine compartment with the engine off.

Power failure

needs to be reinitialized.

Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:

▷ Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:

store the positions again.

▷ Time: update.

▷ Date: update.

▷ Radio station: save again.

▷ Navigation system: wait for the operability of the navigation.

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recycling center.

Maintain the battery in an upright position for transport and storage. Secure the battery so that it does not tip over during transport

Fuses

Notes

Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating; this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀

Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the cargo area.

In the glove compartment

Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid, arrow 2.

In the cargo area

Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid, arrow 2.

In the cargo area

Open the cover on the right side trim.

Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet.