BMW 3 (E46). Manual - part 273
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Headlights
E46 cars are equipped with Halogen
headlights as standard equipment.
Halogen bulb replacement is
performed from the back (engine) side
of the headlight assembly. The front
face of each headlight assembly is a
removable plastic cover.
Optional Xenon low-beam headlights
illuminate the road ahead and to the
sides in greater detail than
conventional headlights. Sometimes
referred to as High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lights, Xenon lights use less
energy and last longer than other
headlight bulbs.
Cars equipped with Xenon headlights
also feature automatic headlight
adjustment control (LWR) for varying
passenger and cargo loads.
Components of the headlight system
can be purchased from BMW. Use
illustrations on the following pages to
identify components.
Headlight aim, adjusting
Adjust headlight aim with correct tire
pressures, fuel tank full, and weight of
one person (approx. 75 Kg/200 lb) in
driver seat.
Use 6 mm Allen wrench, phillips head
screwdriver, or hand to adjust
headlight by turning adjusting knobs.
A is primarily for lateral
adjustment.
B is primarily for vertical
adjustment.