Lights - Repair - e92/e93 BMW M3 E90

63 10 ... Test requirements for headlight vertical aim adjustment

1. Car parked on level ground.
2. Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
3. Check tire pressure and correct if necessary.
4. Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
5. Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
6. Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine hood (gap dimensions).
7. Manual headlight vertical aim control: Turn handwheel to 0 position.
8. Automatic headlight vertical aim control: Wait approx. 30 seconds after switching on lights.
9. Version with xenon headlights: Wait 80 seconds after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.
10. Align headlight aimer with vehicle longitudinal axis and parallel to parking surface. Set marking line (M) on aimer to distance (e). Scale graduations on aimer are equal to a gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.

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Light/dark limit of headlights in headlight aimer

e Adjustment dimension, headlights

1. as per type plate on headlight housing in % (e.g.: 1.0 % = 10 cm / 10 m = 10 on headlight aimer). Adjustment dimension, fog lights
2. all vehicles 2.0 % = 20 cm / 10 m = 20 on headlight aimer.

H Height of center of headlight above parking surface.

h H - e = height of marking line above parking surface

+ Central mark = center point of high-beam headlight.

M Marking line of headlamp aimer

S Parking surface of vehicle and headlight aimer

Adjustment dimension (e) is only valid for EUR. Observe differing national regulations.

63 10 004 Adjusting headlights

Note. Comply with test preconditions for headlight adjustment .

Adjust headlights at adjusting screws (1) and (2).

A definite allocation of adjusting screws is not possible.

1. Adjustment screw primarily for vertical adjustment
2. Adjustment screw primarily for lateral adjustment

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Note. Comply with test preconditions for headlight adjustment .

Adjust headlights at adjusting screws (1) and (2).

A definite allocation of adjusting screws is not possible.

1. Adjustment screw primarily for vertical adjustment
2. Adjustment screw primarily for lateral adjustment

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63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove bumper trim . See «51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-11-156-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system. See «61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT OR RIGHT (M3)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-67-083-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

M3

Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.

Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.

Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove headlamp (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation

1. Observe gap dimensions . See «41 00 ... GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-repair-e9293__41-00-gap-dimensions-body) .
2. Adjust «headlights»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93)

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Replacement

1. Release screws (1) (tightening torque 63 12 2AZ , see «63 12 HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-tightening-torques-e9293__63-12-headlights) ) and remove headlight arm (2) from headlight
2. Remove «ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight (left)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit) or «63 12 871 Replacing ignition unit for right xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-871-replacing-ignition-unit) .
3. Remove «control unit for xenon headlights (left)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit) or «63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-861-replacing-control-unit) .
4. If necessary, remove bulbs . See «63 99 145 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) side lights»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-99-145-replacing-bulb-for) or «63 99 273 Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-99-273-replacing-bulb-for) .

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63 12 012 Removing and installing right headlight (xenon headlight)

Operation is described in

Removing and installing left headlight

63 12 015 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front bumper trim . See «51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-11-156-removing-and-installing) .
2. Remove high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system. See «61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT OR RIGHT (M3)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-67-083-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Release bolts (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

M3

Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.

Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.

Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove headlight (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation

1. Observe gap dimensions . See «41 00 ... GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-repair-e9293__41-00-gap-dimensions-body) .
2. Adjust «headlights»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93)

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Replacement up to 09/2008

1. Release screws (1) (tightening torque 63 12 2AZ , see «63 12 HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-tightening-torques-e9293__63-12-headlights) ) and remove headlight arm (2) from headlight
2. Remove «ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight (left)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit) or «63 12 871 Replacing ignition unit for right xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-871-replacing-ignition-unit) .
3. Remove «control unit for xenon headlights (left)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit) or «63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-861-replacing-control-unit) .
4. Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight . See «63 12 895 Replacing drive/electronics box for left adaptive headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-895-replacing-driveelectronics-box) or «63 12 896 Replacing drive/electronics box for right adaptive headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-896-replacing-driveelectronics-box) .
5. If necessary, remove bulbs .

Replacement as from 09/2008

1. Remove «direction indicator insert»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-13-080-removing-and-installingreplacing)
2. Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight . See «63 12 895 Replacing drive/electronics box for left adaptive headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-895-replacing-driveelectronics-box) or «63 12 896 Replacing drive/electronics box for right adaptive headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-896-replacing-driveelectronics-box) .

63 12 017 Removing and installing/replacing right headlight (adaptive headlight)

Operation is described in

Removing and installing left headlight .

63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front left wheel arch trim .

S65

1. Remove left «headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-010-removing-and-installing)

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Lift control unit (2) off headlight.

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Installation

Make sure sealing sleeve (3) is correctly seated.

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63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front right wheel arch trim

N54 / S65

1. Remove right «headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-010-removing-and-installing)

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Lift control unit (2) off headlight.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Installation

Make sure sealing sleeve (3) is correctly seated.

63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front left wheel arch trim . See «51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-71-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1) and remove cover cap (2) from headlight.

Tightening torque 63 12 6AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Installation

Make sure cover cap (2) is correctly seated on headlight (otherwise headlight subject to leaks).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock spring wire clips (2).

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) from headlight.

Installation

Make sure ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) is exactly seated on headlight.

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63 12 871 Replacing ignition unit for right xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front right wheel arch trim . See «51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-71-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1) and remove cover cap (2) from headlight.

Tightening torque 63 12 6AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Installation

Make sure cover cap (2) is correctly seated on headlight (otherwise headlight subject to leaks).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock spring wire clips (2).

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) from headlight.

Installation

Make sure ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) is exactly seated on headlight.

63 12 895 Replacing drive/electronics box for left adaptive headlight

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «left headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-015-removing-and-installing)

Note. Operation is shown by way of example on the E70. Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 5AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2) from headlight.

Installation

Make sure seal is correctly positioned on drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2).

Fit drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2) exactly on headlight.

Make sure pin housing (3) is correctly seated in plug housing (4).

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Carry out vehicle programming/coding .

63 12 896 Replacing drive/electronics box for right adaptive headlight

Operation is described in

Replacing drive/electronics box for left adaptive headlight

67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlight)

See 67 16 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

67 16 016 Removing and installing/replacing right headlight vertical aim adjuster

Operation is identical to

Removing and installing / replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster . See 67 16 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

63 13 080 Removing and installing/replacing left direction indicator insert from series status 09/2008

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «left headlight»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-12-015-removing-and-installing)

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 9AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .

Remove direction indicator insert (2) from headlight (3).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove direction indicator insert (2) from headlight (3).

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63 13 200 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right auxiliary direction indicator (M3)

Special tools required

1. 00 9 340

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Feed cable tie (1) into trim grille (6).

Unlock retaining lugs (2) of trim grille (6) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow. This operation must release the catch (3) of the auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (4) from the front side panel.

Unlock retaining lug (5) of trim grille (6) with special tool 00 9 340 , pulling trim grille (6) with cable tie (1) in direction of arrow.

Feed trim grille (6) with auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (4) out of front side panel.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove trim grille (6) with auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (4).

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Installation

Trim grille (6) and retaining lugs (2, 5) must not be damaged. If necessary, replace trim grille.

Make sure trim grille (6) with auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (4) is correctly seated on front side panel.

Unlock all retaining lugs of auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (1) with a suitable tool.

Remove trim grille (2) from auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (1).

Installation

Make sure trim grille (2) is correctly engaged on auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (1).

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Release screw (1). Tightening torque 63 13 1AZ , see 63 13 TURN SIGNAL .

Remove auxiliary direction indicator (2) in direction of arrow from auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (3).

Installation

Journal (4) of auxiliary direction indicator (2) must first be fed into auxiliary direction indicator chrome bar (3).

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63 14 060 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right side marker (M3/US)

Special tools required

1. 64 1 020

See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Press side marker (1) upwards with special tool 64 1 020 and feed in direction of arrow out of bumper trim (2).

Installation

Retaining spring of side marker (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Make sure side marker (1) is correctly seated in bumper trim (2).

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63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (side panel)

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing for rear light (3) from rear light (4).

Note. Convert bulbs, replace if necessary. Note type of bulb .

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63 21 057 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (rear lid)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Partially remove trim panel for rear lid . See «51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-49-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing for rear light (3) from rear light (4).

Note. Convert bulbs, replace if necessary. Note type of bulb .

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63 21 101 Replacing sealing frame for left or right rear light (on side panel)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «rear light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-21-180-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Detach sealing frame for rear light (1) completely from rear light (2).

Clean bonding surface and allow to dry.

Installation

Make sure sealing frame for rear light (1) is correctly bonded all round on rear light (2).

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63 21 104 Replacing sealing frame for left or right rear light (on rear lid)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «rear light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-21-180-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Detach sealing frame for rear light (1) completely from rear light (2).

Clean bonding surface and allow to dry.

Installation

Make sure sealing frame for rear light (1) is correctly bonded all round on rear light (2).

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63 21 180 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light (in side panel)

Remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (2).

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing (3) from rear light (4).

Release nuts (1), tightening torque 63 21 1AZ , see 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Remove rear light (2) in outwards direction from side panel (3).

Installation

Make sure gap is uniform all round between rear light (2) and side panel (3).

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Installation

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).

63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tail light (on rear lid)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Partially remove trim panel for rear lid . See «51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-49-000-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock locking clip (2) in direction of arrow and remove socket housing (3) from rear light (4).

Slacken nut (1) until clamping jaw (2) on rear lid (3) can be unlatched.

Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ , see 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Installation

Make sure clamping jaw (2) is correctly seated on rear lid (3).

Fold rear light (4) outwards out of rear lid (3).

Remove rear light (4).

Installation

Position lugs (5) of rear light (4) exactly over side edge of rear lid (3).

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Installation

Make sure seal (1) is correctly seated on rear light (2).

63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

Unclip auxiliary brake light cover (1) at retaining points (3).

Remove auxiliary brake light cover (1) in direction of arrow from roofliner (2).

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Installation

Retaining hooks (3) and guides (2) of auxiliary brake light cover (1) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (1) is correctly seated.

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unlock slide (2) in direction of arrow and remove auxiliary brake light (4) from rear window (3).

Installation

Make sure auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly positioned on rear window (3).

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63 26 000 Removing and installing/replacing left or right number/license plate light

Special tools required

1. 64 1 020

See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Lever number/license plate light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 in direction of arrow out of rear lid.

Disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove license plate light (1).

Replacement

1. If necessary, remove bulb .
2. Note bulb type .

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63 31 000 Removing and installing or replacing complete roof light (front)

Special tools required

1. 00 9 341

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Version with roof switch cluster

Operation is described in

1. Removing and installing (replacing) roof switch center . See «61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CENTRE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-31-043-removing-and-installing) .

Version without roof switch cluster

Lever ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove roof light (1).

Replacement

If necessary, remove bulbs .

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63 31 004 Removing and installing or replacing complete ceiling light (rear, with module for passenger compartment protection)

Special tools required

1. 00 9 341

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Carefully unclip trim of ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow from ceiling light and remove.

Scheme 37

Version with reading lights

Note. Operation is shown by way of example on the roof switch center.

Retaining clips (1) are located on centerline of both reading lights.

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .

Scheme 38

Version without reading lights

Retaining clips (1) are located at distance (A) from outer edges of ceiling light.

1. 35 mm

=

Carefully unlock retaining clips (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .

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Lever ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove ceiling light (1).

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Installation

Assemble ceiling light prior to installation

1. Feed in ceiling light trim (1) at line (2)
2. Press ceiling light trim (1) in direction of arrow onto ceiling light (3)

Make sure ceiling light trim (1) is correctly engaged on ceiling light (3).

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Replacement

1. Remove module for interior movement detector . See «65 75 071 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) MODULE FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SENSOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#audio-navigation-anti-theft-restraint-repair-e9293__65-75-071-removing-and-installing) .
2. If necessary, remove bulbs .

63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (door)

Lever footwell light (1) in direction of arrow out of door trim (2).

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove footwell light (1).

Replacement

1. If necessary, remove bulb .
2. Note bulb type .

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63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (footwell)

Special tools required

1. 64 1 020

See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Lever footwell light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 in direction of arrow out of bottom right instrument panel trim.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove footwell light (1).

Replacement

If necessary, remove bulb .

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63 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (on storage compartment at rear)

Special tools required

1. 00 9 340

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Lever out footwell light (1) with special tool 00 9 340 in direction of arrow. Disconnect plug connection and remove footwell light (1).

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Replacement: If necessary, remove bulb. Note bulb type.

63 31 050 Removing and installing/replacing mirror light

Special tools required

1. 00 9 341

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Lever mirror light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 in direction of arrow out of roofliner (2).

Disconnect plug connection underneath and remove mirror plate light (1).

Replacement

If necessary, remove bulb .

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63 31 080 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment light

Lever out luggage compartment light (1) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove luggage compartment light (1).

Scheme 46

Replacement

1. If necessary, convert bulbs.
2. Note bulb type .

63 31 085 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment light (rear lid)

Lever out luggage compartment light (1) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove luggage compartment light (1).

Scheme 47

Replacement

1. If necessary, convert bulbs.
2. Note bulb type .

63 31 150 Removing and installing/replacing glovebox light

Special tools required

1. 64 1 020

See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Lever glovebox light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 out of glovebox.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove glovebox light (1).

Replacement

If necessary, remove bulb .

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63 31 170 Removing and installing/replacing door handle light on left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove sound insulation from front door . See «51 48 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3) .
2. Remove cover on front outside handle . See «51 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-21-180-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «51 21 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH LOCK CYLINDER»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-21-181-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
3. Remove door lock on front door . See «51 21 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-21-090-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Note. Inner door panel partially shown transparent.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2) from carrier for outside door handle (3).

Raise outside door handle (4) slightly and remove.

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Installation

Make sure door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) of door handle light (1) must be seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

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Installation

Make sure wiring harness (1) is laid correctly.

Wiring harness holders (2) must not be damaged.

Replacement

Undo loop (3) to obtain the required cable length.

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63 31 175 Removing and installing/replacing door handle light on left or right rear door

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove cover on outside handle . See «51 22 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE, LEFT OR RIGHT»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-22-180-removing-and-installingreplacing) .
2. E71/E87/E90/E91: Remove door lock on rear door . See «51 22 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-22-090-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Note. Work is shown on the E87 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Note. Inner door panel partially shown transparent.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release all attachment points of wiring harness (2).

Raise door handle light (4) slightly and remove in outward direction from carrier for outside door handle (3).

Scheme 52

Installation

Make sure door handle light (1) is correctly positioned in area (2).

Guides (3) of door handle light (1) must be seated in carrier for outside door handle (4).

Installation

Wiring harness holders (2) of wiring harness (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replacement

If necessary, undo loop (3) to obtain the required cable length.

63 31 180 Replacing LED for front door trim panel light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front door trim panel . See «51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-41-000-removing-and-installing) .

Unlock LED (1) at catch (2) and detach in direction of arrow from fibre-optic waveguide (3).

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Installation: LED (1) must snap noticeably into fibre-optic waveguide (2).

63 31 185 Replacing LED for side trim panel light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove rear side trim panel . See «51 43 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER SIDE TRIM SECTION»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-43-034-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

63 99 ... Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights)

Do not touch the glass bulbs in new lights bulbs as even the slightest contamination will burn in and reduce bulb service life.

Only touch light bulbs with clean gloves or a clean cloth.

Do not expose light bulbs to mechanical vibrations.

Use only recommended light bulbs.

Follow the light bulb manufacturer's instructions without fail.

63 99 ... Instructions for replacing light bulbs (interior lights)

Do not touch the glass bulbs in new lights bulbs as even the slightest contamination will burn in and reduce bulb service life.

Only touch light bulbs with clean gloves or a clean cloth.

Do not expose light bulbs to mechanical vibrations.

Use only recommended light bulbs.

Follow the light bulb manufacturer's instructions without fail.

63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left (or right) xenon headlight (with ignition unit)

Operation is described in

Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight

63 99 145 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) side lights

Unlock catches (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from headlight.

Installation

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated on headlight.

Scheme 54

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Grip bulb for side lights (2) on both sides, turn in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight.

Installation

Make sure bulb for side lights (2) is exactly seated in headlight.

Note type of bulb .

Scheme 55

63 99 160 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) turning lights

Unlock catches (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from headlight.

Installation

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated on headlight.

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect locking clip (2) and fold upwards.

Remove bulb for turning lights (3) from headlight.

Installation

Note type of bulb .

Scheme 56

63 99 273 Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. If necessary, remove front wheel arch cover . See «51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair-e9293-m3__51-71-038-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Turn locks (1) counterclockwise through 180°.

Remove repair cover (2) from wheel arch cover (3).

Installation

Make sure guides (4) of repair cover (2) are correctly seated in wheel arch cover (3).

Scheme 57

Note. Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Turn direction indicator bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight.

Scheme 58

Twist bulb for front direction indicator (1) in direction of arrow and remove from direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Installation

Make sure bulb for front direction indicator (1) and sealing ring (3) are correctly seated on direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Note type of bulb .

Scheme 59

63 99 315 Replacing light bulb(s) for left or right rear light (Convertible/Coupe)

Rear light in side panel: Release rotary clip (1) and remove cover (2).

Scheme 60

Turn socket housing and pull out of rear light.

Turn bulb and pull out of socket housing. Note type of bulb.

Rear light in rear lid: Remove trim on rear lid. Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of rear light (2).

Scheme 61

Turn bulb and pull out of bulb holder.

Installation: Note type of bulb.

63 99 315 Replacing light bulb(s) for left or right rear light (Sedan)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove socket housing for rear light . See «63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (side panel)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-21-055-replacing-a-socket) or «63 21 057 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (rear lid)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-21-057-replacing-a-socket) .

Rear light in side panel

Turn faulty bulb and pull out of socket housing for rear light (5).

Note. Bulb, turn indicator light Bulb, rear light Bulb, brake light Bulb, adaptive brake light

Scheme 62

Rear light in rear lid

Turn faulty bulb and pull out of socket housing for rear light (4).

Note. Bulb, rear fog light Bulb, rear light Bulb, reversing light

Scheme 63

Installation

Note bulb type .

63 99 431 Replacing bulb(s) for ceiling light (roof switch center)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove roof switch cluster . See «61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CENTRE»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#general-electrical-system-repair-e9293__61-31-043-removing-and-installing) .

Turn bulb holders in direction of arrow and pull out of roof switch center.

Scheme 64

Installation: Make sure bulb holders are correctly seated and engaged in roof switch center.

Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2). Installation: Note type of bulb.

63 99 431 Replacing bulb for front ceiling light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «front ceiling light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-000-removing-and-installing)

Turn bulb holder in direction of arrow and remove.

Scheme 65

Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2).

Scheme 66

Installation

1. Make sure bulb holder is correctly seated and engaged in ceiling light
2. Note bulb type

63 99 432 Replacing bulb for rear ceiling light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «rear ceiling light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-004-removing-and-installing)

Turn bulb holder in direction of arrow and remove.

Scheme 67

Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2).

Installation

1. Make sure bulb holder is correctly seated and engaged in ceiling light
2. Note bulb type

63 99 437 Replacing bulb for footwell light (in door)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove appropriate footwell light in door. See «63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (door)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-020-removing-and-installingreplacing) , «63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (footwell)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-020-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «63 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (on storage compartment at rear)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-023-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Unlock catch (1) on footwell light (2).

Open cover cap (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove bulb.

Installation

Note bulb type .

Scheme 68

63 99 445 Replacing bulb(s) for mirror light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «mirror light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-050-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Expand bow contacts (1) and remove bulb for mirror light.

Installation

Note type of bulb .

Scheme 69

63 99 451 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «luggage compartment light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-080-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Move lens cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation

Note type of bulb .

Scheme 70

63 99 452 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment light (on rear lid)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «luggage compartment light (on rear lid)»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-085-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of luggage compartment light (2).

Scheme 71

Pull bulb out of bulb holder. Note bulb type.

63 99 461 Replacing bulb for glovebox light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «glovebox light»(/bmw/m3/e90-2007-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair-e92e93__63-31-150-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Spread bow contacts (1) and remove bulb.

Installation

Note bulb type .

Scheme 72

See also:
• 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
• 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT OR RIGHT (M3)
• 63 12 HEADLIGHTS
• 41 00 ... GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY
• 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
• 67 16 011 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER (XENON HEADLIGHT)
• MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS
• 63 13 TURN SIGNAL
• HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS
• 51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR REAR LID
• 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT
• 61 31 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ROOF SWITCH CENTRE
• 65 75 071 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) MODULE FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT SENSOR
• 51 48 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUND INSULATION IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR
• 51 21 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE
• 51 21 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE WITH LOCK CYLINDER
• 51 21 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR
• 51 22 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE, LEFT OR RIGHT
• 51 22 090 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DOOR LOCK IN LEFT OR RIGHT REAR DOOR
• 51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
• 51 43 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER SIDE TRIM SECTION
• test preconditions for headlight adjustment
• exterior lights
• headlights
• ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight (left)
• 63 12 871 Replacing ignition unit for right xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)
• control unit for xenon headlights (left)
• 63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight
• 63 99 145 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) side lights
• 63 99 273 Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator
• left headlight
• 63 12 895 Replacing drive/electronics box for left adaptive headlight
• 63 12 896 Replacing drive/electronics box for right adaptive headlight
• direction indicator insert
• headlight
• rear light
• interior lights
• 63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (side panel)
• 63 21 057 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (rear lid)
• front ceiling light
• rear ceiling light
• 63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (door)
• 63 31 023 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light (on storage compartment at rear)
• mirror light
• luggage compartment light
• luggage compartment light (on rear lid)
• glovebox light