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Replacing the front headlight bulb on a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Headlight bulb

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This guide shows how to remove and replace the front headlight bulb on a first series BMW 1 Series, following these simple steps. First, open and lift the bonnet of your car; then remove the plastic protective cover of the bulbs and disconnect the electrical connector.

At this point, release the metal clip to extract the dipped beam bulb; simply replace it with a new one of the correct type (in this case, an H7 fitting), and reassemble everything by reversing the procedure!


Updated on 31 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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