BMW 316i Headlamp bulb

charlesworth82

Hi all - hope someone can help.

I have a BMW 316i and the main headlamp bulb has blown. I am a complete novice when it comes to cars and need some advice/help.

I would like to change the bulb myself. does anyone know which bulb i need (it is the main bulb that has gone). Also how do i get to the bulb - can i get in from the under the bonnet or will i have to remove the front?

Thanks

Lob_Rockster

it's dead easy. Open bonnet, there should be a plastic cover on the back of the headlamp unit which'll turn and come off. There's a metal clip which retains the until in which it's likely a H7 bulb is mounted.

Don't touch the glass of the new one with your fingers.
Do buy a pair and replace both. It's good practice

charlesworth82

Brilliant thanks for that!!!! Will give it a go tomorrow.

Thanks again

J