How to Replace the Headlight on an X3


Driver Side
1. Open the hood.
2. Lift the tab on the lamp cover, using a flat-head screwdriver, then pull off the lamp cover.
3. Press down on the bulb holder and pull it straight out.
4. Pull the used bulb straight out of the holder.
5. Push the new bulb into the holder.
6. Replace the bulb holder by pushing it back into place.
7. Replace the lamp cover and snap the tab back onto the cover to secure it.
Passenger Side
8. Open the hood.
9. Remove the windshield washing system reservoir. Unscrew the screw on the left side of the reservoir and pull it out. Be careful when lifting the reservoir, because it is heavy.
10. Follow steps 2 through 6 from the 'Driver Side' section to replace the passenger-side bulb.
11. Reinstall the windshield washer system reservoir.