E46 - Bi-Xenon Headlights: Layout
The bi-xenon headlights include the following components:
- Xenon-headlight control unit
- Ignitor and D2-S bulb
- Mechanical screen in front of the D2-S bulb for redirecting the dipped beam headlights when the main beam headlights are switched on (with a lifting magnet).
- Return spring for mechanical screen
The following bulb designations are available for bi-xenon headlights:
- D2-S bulb: bulb and ignitor are two components
- D2-R bulb (for MINI and Rover L30); bulb and ignitor are two components
- D2-S bulb: bulb and ignitor are part of ONE component (scheduled for introduction as of the E87)
- D1-R bulb currently not in