Headlight replacement

erdnase

Member
Hi guys.. noob here, and nice to see a good Z4 community!

My "light out" warning sign came on yesterday, and it turns out my headlight is out. It's the bulb on the outside (of the two in each unit). Can anyone tell me how easy a job it is to replace it? I've a 2003 2.5si Z4. I'm ashamed to say I'm not the most knowledgeable mechanically, and don't even know the type of bulb to replace it with.

My user-guide is in the glovebox, which is jammed shut (Any suggestions on prising it open without damaging anything?). I'd take it to a garage if they had the bulbs in stock and fitted it on the spot, but my main fear is that I'll use the wrong words and terminology, and they'll hone in on that, realise I'm not "one of them", bump the price up, make me sign stuff, take my car, my house, and make me work for them.. well, maybe not, but I'd still rather do it myself :lol:

At the moment, only the "normal" headlight doesnt work - full beam does, as does the sidelight setting that's one below main headlights. I'm buggered for driving at night until I get this sorted... boooo!

Thanks in advance,

Erd
 
Welcome to the board erdnase :) . Maybe take a moment to introduce yourself in the Newbies Forum and post some pics of your Z! :thumbsup:
And don't worry about not being too mechanically inclined, not everyone is.
 
erdnase said:
...My user-guide is in the glovebox, which is jammed shut (Any suggestions on prising it open without damaging anything?). ...
Remember you from Z4um :thumbsup:

With the glovebox, just pull it until it comes open, the worst you'll do is break a little hinge/clip thing that costs about 40p from the dealer, and then you can put everything back together again really easily once you know how (and I tell you :D ). I did this after some muppet broke mine.
 
Hi guys...

I managed to find the right bulb, and replace it myself. I even cut my fingers (minor scratch) whilst doing it, so I feel like a real man now :D
Thanks for the help.

I am indeed a refugee from Z4UM, and will post in the noob/intro/piccy forum when I get a bit more time. Hi to everyone though :)

Erd
 
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