Lights - Repair BMW M5 E60/E61

63 10... Adjust the fog lights (with electronic headlight adjustment device MAHA Lite 3)

Comply with TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT !

Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device!

Switch on the headlight adjustment device by pressing any button.

Press F1 button. The shown display screen appears.

Perform the following settings

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1. The passenger car must be selected.
2. Enter the setting dimension for the headlight with buttons F1/F2: - 2, 0 %
3. The right / left-hand traffic must be selected according to the country.
4. Select the fog light type with the F3 button: EC: for halogen fog lights EC LED: for LED fog lights

The adjusted values are adopted for future measurements.

Press the button for the applicable side of the vehicle (1) briefly. The measured values are shown in the display. Symbol (2) will be displayed.

When the fog light has been adjusted correctly, "OK" will be displayed

1. O. K. (4): Adjustment is optimal.
2. O. K. (3): Adjustment is within the legal tolerance range. Adjust fog light until O. K. (4) is displayed.
3. Arrows (5): Adjustment is incorrect. «ADJUST FOG LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-014-adjusting-fog-lamps) using arrows (5) until O. K. (4) is displayed.

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63 10... Adjust the high-beam headlight (with electronic headlight adjustment device MAHA Lite 3)

Comply with TEST REQUIREMENTS for headlight adjustment.

Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device!

Necessary preliminary work

ADJUST the low-beam headlight

Switch on the headlight adjustment device by pressing any button.

Press F1 button. The shown display screen appears.

Perform the following settings

The adjusted values are adopted for future measurements.

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Press briefly the button for the applicable side of the vehicle (1) until symbol (2) appears.

The following symbols appear in the display

1. O. K. (5): Adjustment is optimal.
2. O. K. (4): Adjustment is within the legal tolerance range. Adjust high-beam headlight until O. K. (5) is displayed.
3. Arrows (3): Adjustment is incorrect. Adjust high-beam headlight using arrows (3) until O. K. (5) is displayed.

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63 10... Adjust the low-beam headlight (with MAHA Lite 3 headlight adjustment device from software release version V 0.76...)

Note. Repair instructions apply only to software release up to version V 0.76... Software release is shown for a short time in the display after the device is switched on.

Comply with TEST REQUIREMENTS for headlight adjustment!

Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device!

Note. On vehicles with anti-glare high-beam headlight it is sufficient to adjust the low-beam headlight. Only in the event of a customer complaint regarding dazzle/glare: adjust anti-glare high-beam headlight separately.

Switch on the headlight adjustment device by pressing any button.

Press F2 button. The shown display screen appears.

Perform the following settings

The adjusted values are adopted for future measurements.

Transparent screen Type I

Press briefly the button for the applicable side of the vehicle (3) until symbol (1) appears.

Transparent screen Type II

Press longer the button for the applicable side of the vehicle (3) until symbol (4) appears.

The following symbols appear in the display

1. O. K. (2): Adjustment is optimal.
2. O. K. (5): Adjustment is within the legal tolerance range. «ADJUST HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights) until O. K. (2) is displayed.
3. Arrows (6): Adjustment is incorrect. «ADJUST HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights) using arrows (6) until O. K. (2) is displayed.

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63 10... Adjust the low-beam headlight (with MAHA Lite 3 headlight adjustment device from software release version V 0.78...)

Note. Repair instructions apply only to software release from version V 0.78... Software release is shown for a short time in the display after the device is switched on.

Comply with TEST REQUIREMENTS for headlight adjustment!

Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device!

Note. On vehicles with anti-glare high-beam headlight it is sufficient to adjust the low-beam headlight. Only in the event of a customer complaint regarding dazzle/glare: adjust anti-glare high-beam headlight separately.

Switch on the headlight adjustment device by pressing any button.

Press F2 button. The shown display screen appears.

Perform the following settings

The adjusted values are adopted for future measurements.

Press briefly the button for the applicable side of the vehicle (1) until symbol (2) appears.

The following symbols appear in the display

1. O. K. (3): Setting optimal.
2. O. K. (4): Setting within legally stipulated tolerance range. «ADJUST HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights) until O. K. (3) is displayed.
3. Arrows (5): Setting incorrect. Using arrows (5) «ADJUST HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights) until O. K. (3) is displayed.

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

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1. Car parked on level ground.
2. Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
3. Check correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine compartment lid (gap dimensions).
4. Check tire pressure and correct if necessary.
5. Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg).
6. Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
7. Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine hood (gap dimensions).
8. Switch the ignition on.
9. Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move handwheel to neutral position (1).
10. Light switch must be in "low beam/driving light" position (3).
11. Do not carry out the headlight adjustment in the "automatic driving lights control" light switch position (2).
12. Version with Xenon or LED (automatic headlight beam throw adjustment): Wait 80 seconds after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations. IMPORTANT: Do not move the vehicle and steering wheel during the measuring and adjustment procedures! Wheels must be in the straight-ahead position!

Position headlight adjustment device (1) centrally in front of vehicle (2) at distance (A) = 10 cm.

Align headlight adjustment device (1) by laser beam (3). Laser beam (3) must hit two suitable points, e.g. marked by arrows.

If the headlight adjustment device (1) does not have a laser beam (3), complete the alignment analogous with the line in the mirror.

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The center of the collecting lens (1) must match the center of headlight (2) horizontally.

Corrections are made by raising or lowering the headlight adjustment device.

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When positioned correctly, the light/dark boundary of the headlight (marked with arrow) must hit the collecting lens of the adjusting device in the center

1. The headlight adjusting device is too low.
2. The headlight adjusting device is positioned correctly.
3. The headlight adjusting device is too high.

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The center of the collecting lens (1) must match the center of headlight (2) vertically.

Corrections are made by sliding the side of the headlight adjusting device to the left or right.

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Note. The figure shows an example for the transparent screen of halogen headlights. OVERVIEW OF TRANSPARENT SCREENS OF DIFFERENT HEADLIGHT TYPES.

Set marker line {M} on aimer to {e}. Scale graduations on the headlight adjustment device are equal to a gradient in cm at a distance of 10 meters.

Light/dark boundary of headlights in the headlight adjustment device

Note. Adjustment dimension {e} is only valid for EUR. Observe differing national regulations.

{e} Setting dimension, headlights

1. Value is indicated on the headlight housing and on the type plate of the vehicle in %. (e.g.: 1.0 % = -10 cm/10 m = - 1.0 % on the headlight adjusting device)
2. The value 1.0 % (adjustment value - 1.0 % ) applies to all BMW Group vehicles.
3. Exception: E53, E70, E71, E72, E83, R60, R61. The value 1.1 % (adjustment value - 1.1 % ) applies to these vehicles.

Setting dimension, fog lights

1. The value 2.0 % = -20 cm/10 m = - 2.0 % on the headlight adjusting device applies to all BMW Group vehicles.

Setting dimension, dynamic light spot headlight

1. Value 0.0 % = 0 cm/10 m = 0 % on the headlight adjusting device applies to all BMW Group vehicles.

{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} Marker line of the headlight adjustment device

{S} Standing surface of the vehicle and headlight adjustment device

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63 10... Transparent screens of different headlight types (halogen, xenon, LED)

The following equipment-specific and model-specific headlight types are used in BMW Group vehicles

1. Halogen headlights
2. Xenon headlights
3. LED headlight

Every headlight type has its specific transparent screen. In spite of these differences, all headlight types meet statutory specifications.

The images below show transparent screens from the left headlight in the low-beam headlight switch position projected onto a wall ( no automatic setting! ).

The transparent screens from the right headlight are the same.

The transparent screens correspond with those in an accumulator box of a headlight adjusting device.

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Type I: Transparent screen indicates a continuous rise of the light/dark boundary on the right side.

Type II: Transparent screen indicates a brief rise of the light/dark boundary on the right side.

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1. Halogen headlight Type I
2. Halogen headlight US version R60 only
3. Xenon headlights Type II
4. LED headlight F01, F02, F03 Type II
5. LED headlight F06, F12, F13, E71 Type I

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.

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

63 10 014 Adjusting fog lamps

Comply with TEST PRECONDITIONS FOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT.

With standard front bumper trim

Adjust fog lamp (1) at adjusting screw (2).

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With M aerodynamic kit

Adjust fog lamp (1) at adjusting screw (2).

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63 12... Headlight fogging fault pattern

Note. Certain weather conditions can lead to fogging on the inside of the headlight lens. This is not necessarily a fault that requires replacement of the headlight.

1. Permissible fogging. Headlight does not need to be replaced.
2. Impermissible fogging. Replace the headlight.

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63 11... Installing headlight repair kit

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove headlight. See «XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-010-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-015-removing-and-installing) .

Note. Damaged holder (1) can be replaced with the repair kit. Replacement of headlight is not required !

A: Remove the damaged holder (1) as shown.

B: Fit holder from repair kit (3) as illustrated and tighten screws (2).

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After installation

1. Adjust «HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair) .

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

Unclip strip (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (2) underneath.

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Turn cap (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove from headlight (2).

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Slacken screws (1)

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation

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1. Observe «GAP DIMENSIONS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-repair__41-00-gap-dimensions-body) .
2. Adjust «HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights)

Pull bumper panel (1) forwards slightly and feed out headlight (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Make sure headlight (2) is correctly seated in lower holder.

Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections (3).

Remove headlight (2).

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Replacement

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1. Unclip headlight holder (1) and remove.
2. Remove «IGNITION UNIT AND BULB FOR XENON HEADLIGHT (2)»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-076-replacing-bulb-for) .
3. Remove «CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT (3)»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit) .

Installation

Retaining lugs (1) on headlight holder (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure headlight holder (2) is correctly engaged on headlight.

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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 left headlight (adaptive headlight)

Operation is described in

Removing and installing LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

63 12 016 Replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LEFT HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-010-removing-and-installingreplacing)
2. Remove «CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit)
3. Remove «DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-895-replacing-electronics-boxcontrol)
4. «REMOVE BULB/IGNITION UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-076-replacing-bulb-for)
5. If necessary, remove «BULBS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair)

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 «LEFT HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-016-replacing-left-headlight) .

Build date up to 03/07

Release screws (1).

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from headlight (3).

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Build Date From 03/07

Release Screws (1).

Remove Control Unit For Xenon Headlight (2) From Headlight (3).

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Installation

When installing control unit for xenon headlight (1), make sure sealing sleeve (2) is correctly seated.

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63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight

Operation is described in

Replacing CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight

Slacken screws (1)

Release screws (2).

Pull out headlight (3) slightly in direction of arrow.

Installation

Make sure headlight (3) is correctly seated in lower holder.

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1. Adjust «GAP DIMENSIONS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-body-panels/#body-repair__41-00-gap-dimensions-body) .
2. Adjust «HEADLIGHTS»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights)

Note. Headlight shown removed for purposes of clarity. Unlock catches (1) and remove cap (2) in direction of arrow.

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Build date up to 02/05

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach.

Plug connection (2) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).

Lay plug connection (2) to one side.

Installation

Make sure ignition unit is correctly engaged.

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Build date from 02/05

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach.

Replacement

Remove xenon headlight bulb holder.

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63 12 871 Replacing right ignition unit for right xenon headlight

Operation is described in

Replacing IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

63 12 895 Replacing electronics box/control unit for left adaptive headlight

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LEFT HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-010-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for adaptive headlight (2) from headlight (3).

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Installation

Fit drive for adaptive headlight (1) exactly on headlight.

Make sure pin housing (2) is correctly seated in plug housing (3).

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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 ELECTRONICS BOX/CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT

63 12 950 Replacing a lower holder for headlight mounting

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-010-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2) from front panel (3).

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «left headlight»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-010-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Unlock catches (1) and remove cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (2).

Feed headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) out of mounting (4) and remove.

Installation

Headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) must be correctly seated in mounting (4).

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Adjust headlights.

63 13 200 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right auxiliary turn signal lamp

Slide from auxiliary turn signal lamp (1) towards rear and fold in direction of arrow out of front side wall (2).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove front auxiliary turn signal lamp (2).

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Replacement

If necessary, convert bulb.

63 21 055 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove luggage compartment trim on side panel. See «TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-47-220-removing-and-installingreplacing) or «TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-47-210-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Build date up to 03/07

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).

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Build date after 03/07

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn lock (2) in counterclockwise direction.

Remove socket housing for rear light (3) from rear light (4).

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Check the socket on the socket housing (1) and socket housing (2) for damage (erosion, charring).

Replace the damaged socket housing (1) with new part (part number 7 361 881 or 7 361 882).

Replace the damaged socket housing (2) and tab connector contact with new part (part number 7 505 477 and part number 7 502 933).

Note the pin assignment and unpin the tab connector contact from the socket housing (2) with special tool 61 0 321 (release tool).

See notes for OPENING PLUG HOUSINGS AND REMOVING CONTACTS OF DIFFERENT PLUG SYSTEMS

Replace the discolored tab connector contacts (see BMW Electronic Parts Catalogue) and pin in the new socket housing (2) according to the noted pin assignment.

See SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS .

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Close plug connection on socket housing.

On left rear light

Route the additional ground cable (1) along the present rear light wiring harness (2) and secure it with insulating tape.

On right rear light

Route the additional ground cable (1) along the present rear light wiring harness (2) and secure it with insulating tape. Also secure the rear light wiring harness (2) to the main wiring harness with cable straps.

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Insert the additional ground cable (1) on a free pin in the comb connector (2).

Installation note

Ensure correct locking of additional ground cable (1) in the comb connector (2).

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Installation

1. Modify bulbs, replace if necessary

63 21 101 Replacing sealing frame for left or right rear light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-180-removing-and-installingreplacing)

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

Installation

Sealing frame for rear light (1) is centered via openings for threaded pins (3).

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-47-210-removing-and-installingreplacing) on left side panel.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove rear light (3) towards outside.

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Installation

Observe tightening sequence for 4 retaining nuts.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT .

Note. Gap dimension to body side panel is established by means of retaining nut (4).

Avoid twisting rear light when screwing down.

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Installation

Make sure rear light seal (1) is correctly seated, replace if necessary.

Buffer stop (3) of rear light (2) must be fitted.

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Replacement

1. If necessary, replace «SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-055-replacing-a-socket) .

63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

Unclip cover for auxiliary brake light (1) at points (2) and feed out sideways in direction of arrow.

Remove cover for auxiliary brake light (1) from molded roofliner (3).

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Installation

Clips (1) and locators (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (3) is correctly seated.

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

If necessary, unclip plug connections (2) on auxiliary brake light (4).

Unlock slide (3) on both sides and remove auxiliary brake light (4) in direction of arrow from rear window (5).

Installation

Make sure auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly positioned in rear window (5).

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

Slide license plate light (1) in direction of arrow slightly and lever out with special tool 64 1 020

Unlock plug connection underneath and disconnect.

Remove license plate light (1).

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Replacement

If necessary, remove bulb.

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63 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (front)

Lever out ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (wedge) as illustrated.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (rear)

Lever out ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 317 (wedge) as illustrated.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light

In footwell

Lever out footwell light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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On underside of door

Lever out footwell light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 31 050 Removing and installing/replacing mirror light

Lever front mirror light (1) in direction of arrow.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 31 080 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment light

Under rear parcel shelf

Lever out luggage compartment light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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In rear lid

Lever out luggage compartment light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated.

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 31 150 Removing and installing/replacing glovebox light

Lever glovebox light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as pictured out of glovebox housing (2).

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

Replacement

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 31 160 Removing and installing/replacing door mirror light (M5)

This operation is described in: REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER CAP ON DOOR MIRROR .

63 31 180 Replacing LED for front door trim panel light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-41-000-removing-and-installing) .

Remove sheathing from wiring harness (1).

Disconnect cables.

Connect both cables with butt connector.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

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63 31 182 Replacing LED for front inside door opener

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-41-000-removing-and-installing) .

Remove sheathing from wiring harness (1).

Disconnect cables.

Connect both cables with butt connector.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

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63 31 191 Replacing LED for rear door trim panel light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-42-000-removing-and-installing) .

Remove sheathing from wiring harness (1).

Disconnect cables.

Connect both cables with butt connector.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

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63 31 193 Replacing LED for rear inside door opener

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-42-000-removing-and-installing) .

Remove sheathing from wiring harness (1).

Disconnect cables.

Connect both cables with butt connector.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

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63 31 210 Removing and installing/replacing rear reading light

Lever out reading light (1) with special tool 00 9 340 as illustrated.

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

Replacement

If necessary, modify BULBS

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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... Notes for replacing the protective cap of the headlight

When working on the headlight system, check the protective cap seals.

Replace the protective cap in the event of damage!

Example: screwed protective cap

Seal (1) on protective cap (2).

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Example: latchable protective cap

Seal (1) on protective cap (2).

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63 99... Replacing bulb for rear make-up mirror

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «MAKE-UP MIRROR»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-44-180-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

Unclip holders (2) from housing section (4).

Lever retainer (1) out of cover (3).

Carefully remove cover (3) towards top.

Scheme 159

Lever out bulb (2) underneath.

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

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63 99... Replacing door handle fibre optic cable (long version or from 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-42-000-removing-and-installing) .

Unclip fibre optic cable (1) from door trim panel (2).

Installation

Make sure fibre optic cable (1) is correctly seated in catch (3) of door trim panel (2).

Retaining lugs (2) of door trim panel must not be damaged.

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63 99... Replacing fibre optic cable in door trim panel (long version or from 03/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-42-000-removing-and-installing) .

Detach spring washer (1) from fibre optic cable (2).

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Remove fibre optic cable (1) in direction of arrow.

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63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on left

Turn cap (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove from headlight (2).

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Turn bulb holder (1) counterclockwise and feed together with bulb out of headlight (2).

Installation

Make sure retaining tabs (3) are correctly seated.

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

Installation

Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in bulb holder (2).

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 003 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on right

Operation is described in

Replacing HALOGEN BULB FOR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT ON LEFT

63 99 072 Replacing halogen bulb for headlight on left

Build date up to 03/07

Turn protective cap (1) approx. 30° in direction of arrow and remove from headlight.

Installation

Check seal.

Replace protective cap (1) if necessary.

Comply with INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP .

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Build date from 03/07

Unclip cover cap (1) and remove towards rear.

Installation

Check seal.

Replace protective cap (1) if necessary.

Comply with INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP .

Scheme 168

Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and feed together with bulb out of headlight.

Installation

Make sure bulb holder (1) is correctly seated in headlight.

Scheme 169

Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in bulb holder (2).

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 073 Replacing halogen bulb for headlight on right

Operation is described in

Replacing HALOGEN BULB FOR HEADLIGHT ON LEFT

63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left xenon headlight

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit)

Unlock retaining ring (1).

Installation

Retaining ring (1) must be located under holder (2).

Remove bulb for xenon headlight (3).

Installation

Insert bulb for xenon headlight (3) exactly into locators (4).

Note bulb TYPE .

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63 99 077 Replacing bulb for right xenon headlight

Operation is described in

Replacing BULB FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

63 99 132 Replacing bulb for side marker lamp, front left

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «HALOGEN LAMP FOR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-002-replacing-halogen-bulb)

Turn holder with bulb for side marker lamp (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise.

Feed holder with bulb for side marker lamp (1) out of aperture for headlight (2).

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Installation

Holder with bulb for side marker lamp (1) must be correctly seated in mounting.

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 133 Replacing bulb for side marker lamp, front right

Operation is described in

REPLACING BULB FOR SIDE MARKER LAMP, FRONT LEFT

63 99 155 Replacing bulb for front left side light (xenon headlight) (from 03/2007)

Turn cover cap (1) in counterclockwise direction and remove from headlight (2).

Installation

Make sure cover cap (1) is correctly seated on headlight (2).

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Twist bulb (2) in counterclockwise direction out of bulb holder (3).

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 156 Replacing bulb for front right side light (xenon headlight) (from 03/2007)

Operation is described in

Replacing BULB FOR FRONT LEFT SIDE LIGHT

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

Turn cover (1) in counterclockwise direction and remove from headlight (2).

Installation

Housing cover must be correctly engaged.

Check seal.

Replace housing cover if necessary.

Comply with INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP .

Scheme 175

Release retaining clip (1) and feed bulb (2) out of headlight (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Installation

Make sure bulb (2) is correctly seated in headlight (3).

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 201 Replacing halogen bulb for left or right front fog lamp

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove front underbody protection

Note. Operation is shown on the E60 (build date up to 03/2007). There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Release screws (1).

Remove fog lamp wheel arch cover (2).

Scheme 177

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn halogen bulb for fog lamp (2) in direction of arrow and remove from fog lamp.

Installation

Note type of bulb.

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63 99 273 Replacing bulb for turn indicator, front left

Turn bulb holder (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise.

Feed bulb holder (1) out of headlight (2).

Remove bulb from bulb holder (1).

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

Scheme 179

63 99 275 Replacing bulb for turn indicator, front right

Operation is described in

Replacing BULB FOR TURN INDICATOR, FRONT LEFT

63 99 295 Replacing bulb for auxiliary turn signal light, front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-13-200-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Turn bulb holder (1) approx. 45° and remove from front auxiliary turn signal light (2).

Pull bulb out of holder (1).

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

Scheme 180

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-055-replacing-a-socket)

Build date up to 03/07

Turn faulty bulb(s) and pull out of socket housing for rear light (6).

Pull faulty reversing light bulb (1) out of socket housing for rear light (6).

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Note. Bulb, reversing light Bulb, rear light/rear fog light Bulb, rear light Bulb, rear light/brake light Bulb, turn signal light

Build date up to 03/07

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

Pull faulty reversing light bulb (1) out of socket housing for rear light (5).

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

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right license plate light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LICENSE PLATE LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-26-000-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Spread bow contacts (1) and remove festoon bulb (2).

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 431 Replacing bulb for front ceiling light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FRONT CEILING LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-000-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Turn bulb in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

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63 99 432 Replacing bulb for rear ceiling light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «REAR CEILING LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-003-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Turn bulb in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

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63 99 433 Replacing bulb for rear reading light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «REAR READING LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-210-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Unlock retaining spring (1) and remove reflector (2).

Installation

Make sure reflector (2) is correctly seated in guide (3).

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Pull bulb (1) in direction of arrow out of reflector (2).

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

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63 99 437 Replacing bulb for footwell light (underside of door)

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FOOTWELL LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-020-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Version A

Pull bulb (1) in direction of arrow from bulb holder.

Scheme 187

Version B

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

Installation

Make sure bulb holder (1) is correctly engaged on footwell light (2).

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Remove bulb (1) from bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Scheme 189

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

63 99 437 Replacing light bulb for footwell light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «FOOTWELL LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-020-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

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

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

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63 99 445 Replacing bulb(s) for mirror light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «MIRROR LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-050-removing-and-installingreplacing) .

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

Installation

Note TYPE of bulb.

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63 99 452 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-080-removing-and-installingreplacing)

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

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

63 99 461 Replacing bulb for glovebox light

Necessary preliminary tasks

1. Remove «GLOVEBOX LIGHT»(/bmw/m5/e60e61-2004-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-150-removing-and-installingreplacing)

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

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation

Note bulb TYPE .

63 99 495 Replacing LED for left or right door handle/door compartment light (up to 03/2007)

For door compartment light

Lever out cap for door compartment light.

Scheme 192

Unlock LED in direction of arrow and detach cap.

Remove sheathing from wiring harness.

Disconnect cables.

Connect cables of new wiring harness with butt connectors and heat-shrink sleeves.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

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For door handle light

Lever out cap for door compartment light.

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Unlock LED in direction of arrow and detach cap.

Remove sheathing from wiring harness.

Disconnect cables.

Connect cables of new wiring harness with butt connectors and heat-shrink sleeves.

Insulate wiring harness with insulating tape.

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See also:
• GAP DIMENSIONS
• NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)
• VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING
• TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE PANEL
• TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL
• OPENING PLUG HOUSINGS AND REMOVING CONTACTS OF DIFFERENT PLUG SYSTEMS
• SPECIAL TOOLS FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS
• 63 21 REAR LIGHT UNIT
• 64 1 020
• TYPE
• REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COVER CAP ON DOOR MIRROR
• FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
• REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL
• 00 9 340
• MAKE-UP MIRROR
• TYPE
• TYPE
• TYPE
• TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
• ADJUST FOG LIGHT
• ADJUST
• TRANSPARENT SCREEN OF THE HEADLIGHT
• ADJUST HEADLIGHT
• XENON HEADLIGHT
• ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
• HEADLIGHTS
• HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)
• IGNITION UNIT AND BULB FOR XENON HEADLIGHT (2)
• CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT (3)
• DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
• LEFT HEADLIGHT
• IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT
• REAR LIGHT
• SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT
• HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS)
• BULBS
• HALOGEN BULB FOR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT ON LEFT
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP
• HALOGEN BULB FOR HEADLIGHT ON LEFT
• REPLACING BULB FOR SIDE MARKER LAMP, FRONT LEFT
• BULB FOR FRONT LEFT SIDE LIGHT
• BULB FOR TURN INDICATOR, FRONT LEFT
• FRONT AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL LIGHT
• LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
• FRONT CEILING LIGHT
• REAR CEILING LIGHT
• REAR READING LIGHT
• FOOTWELL LIGHT
• MIRROR LIGHT
• LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
• GLOVEBOX LIGHT