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Lights - Repair BMW M6 E63/E64

Exterior Lights 65 illustrations ~3837 words

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Scheme 83: 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 tyre 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.
  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.

Light/Dark Limit Of Headlights In Headlight Aimer

  1. e Adjustment dimension, headlights: as per type plate on headlight housing in % (e.g.: 1.0 % = 10 cm / 10 m = 10 on headlight aimer). Adjustment dimension, fog lights: all vehicles 2.0 % = 20 cm / 10 m = 20 on headlight aimer.
  2. H Height of center of headlight above parking surface.
  3. h H - e = height of marking line above parking surface
  4. + Central mark = center point of high-beam headlight.
  5. M Marking line of headlamp aimer
  6. 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

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

A definite allocation of adjusting screws is not possible.

Scheme 84

Scheme 84: 63 10 004 Adjusting headlights
  1. Adjustment screw primarily for vertical adjustment
  2. Adjustment screw primarily for lateral adjustment

63 10 014 Adjusting fog lamps

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

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Scheme 85: 63 10 014 Adjusting fog lamps

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front bumper trim . See «51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM»(ref-202134-S30125830242005102700000) .

Release screws (1) and screw (2).

Installation

Adjust headlight to fit by way of 4 screw fastening points.

Pull headlight (3) forwards slightly.

Note. Direction indicator (4) remains fitted.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove headlight (3).

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Scheme 86

Outer screw fastening point

  1. Adjust headlight (1) to fit by means of adjusting screw (2).
  2. Tighten retaining screw (3) while simultaneously gripping nut (4).

Installation

Scheme 87

Scheme 87
  1. Adjust headlights.

Replacement

  1. Remove ignition unit and bulb for xenon headlight . See «63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit) .
  2. Remove control unit for xenon headlights . See «63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit) .
  3. If necessary, remove drive unit for adaptive headlight . See «63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-895-replacing-drive-for) .

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

Operation is described in

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

This operation is described in

"Removing and installing left headlight ( xenon headlight ".

63 12 016 Replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection) . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «left headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-015-removing-and-installing)
  2. Remove drive unit for adaptive headlight . See «63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-895-replacing-drive-for) .
  3. Remove control unit for left xenon headlight . See «63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit)
  4. Remove bulb for left xenon headlight (ignition unit). See «63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left (or right) xenon headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-076-replacing-bulb-for) .

After installation

  1. Carry out programming/coding
  2. Adjust headlight

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

Operation is described in

63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

WARNINGVersion with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal. Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove left headlight

Release screws (1).

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

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Scheme 88

Installation

Fit control unit for xenon headlight (3) exactly on headlight.

Make sure plug housing (1) is correctly seated on pin housing (2).

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Scheme 89

63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight

63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight

WARNINGVersion with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal. Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Release screws (1).

Fold down cover (2) and remove front wheel arch trim (3).

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Scheme 90

Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow and fold down cover (2).

Remove cover (2) from headlight (3) and feed out through opening in front wheel arch trim (4).

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Scheme 91

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30 ° counterclockwise and detach from headlight (3).

Note. Plug connection (2) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (1).

Feed out ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) through opening in headlight (4) and remove.

Installation

Make sure electrical leads (5) are correctly routed.

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Scheme 92

63 12 871 Replacing right ignition unit for right xenon headlight

63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight

WARNINGVersion with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal. Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front left wheel arch cover . See «51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER»(ref-202134-S23586682412005102700000) .

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for adaptive headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

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Scheme 93

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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Scheme 94

Carry out coding/programming .

63 12 896 Replacing drive for right adaptive headlight

63 13 150 Removing and installing/replacing complete front left turn signal lamp

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front left wheel trim. See «51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER»(ref-202134-S23586682412005102700000) .

Release screw (1) on turn signal lamp (2).

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Scheme 95

Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) on front side panel (3).

Installation

Make sure front side panel reinforcement plate is correctly seated.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Raise front side panel (3) slightly and remove front turn signal lamp (4) in direction of travel.

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Scheme 96

Installation

Make sure metal nuts (1) are correctly seated.

Replacement

If necessary, release screw (2) and remove holder (3) from front turn signal lamp (4).

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Scheme 97

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

Slide front auxiliary turn signal lamp (1) with trim strip (2) towards rear and fold out in direction of arrow from front side panel (3).

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Scheme 98: 63 13 200 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right auxiliary turn signal lamp

Remove trim strip (1) from front auxiliary turn signal lamp (2).

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Remove front auxiliary turn signal lamp (2).

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Scheme 99

Installation

Make sure trim strip (1) is correctly seated on front auxiliary turn signal lamp (2).

Fixtures (3), guide (4) and tab (5) must not be damaged.

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Scheme 100

Replacement

If necessary, change bulb .

63 17 060 Removing and installing (replacing) left or right front fog lamp

E60/E61 only

Release screws (1).

Detach cover (2) from front underride protection (3) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (2).

Scheme 101

Scheme 101: 63 17 060 Removing and installing (replacing) left or right front fog lamp

E63/E64 only

Release screws (1) and screw (2).

Detach cover (3) from front underride protection (4) and feed out in direction of arrow.

Remove cover (3).

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Scheme 102

Build date up to 03/07

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Feed front fog lamp (3) in direction of arrow out of mounting (4) and remove.

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Scheme 103

Build date from 03/07

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

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Scheme 104

Replacement

  1. If necessary, convert bulb .
  2. «Adjust front fog lamps»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-014-adjusting-fog-lamps) .

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

Fold back cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

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Scheme 105

Turn socket housing for rear light (1) in direction of arrow and remove from rear light (2).

Cut associated two-core lead with sufficient residual length remaining in vehicle and remove socket housing for rear light (1).

Installation

Wiring is carried out with connectors.

If necessary, secure two-core lead against rattling.

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Scheme 106

63 21 057 Replacing a socket housing for left or right rear light (on bumper trim)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove rear bumper trim . See «51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM»(ref-202134-S03823936922005102700000) .

Turn associated socket housing and remove from rear light (3).

  1. Socket housing of bulb for rear fog light
  2. Socket housing of bulb for reversing light

Cut associated two-core lead with sufficient residual length remaining in vehicle and remove socket housing.

Installation

Wiring is carried out with connectors.

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Scheme 107

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove rear light.

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

Installation

Sealing frame for rear light (1) is centered via guides (3).

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

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Scheme 108

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Partially remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim . See «51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM»(ref-202134-S33740613502005102700000) .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release nut (2), tightening torque 2.5 N.m.

Release screws (3), tightening torque 1.5 N.m.

Remove rear light (4) in outwards direction from side panel (5).

Installation

If necessary, adjust rear light (4) to fit by way of adjusting elements (6).

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Scheme 109

Installation

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

Guides (3) of rear light (2) must be visible.

63 21 183 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove rear bumper trim. See «51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM»(ref-202134-S03823936922005102700000) .

Build date up to 09/2007

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Feed rear light (3) in direction of arrow out of bumper trim (4) and remove.

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Scheme 110

Installation

Plastic lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Make sure electrical leads (2) are correctly routed.

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Scheme 111

Build date after 09/2007

Disconnect plug connection (1). Release screws (4). Tightening torque 1.5 Nm. Unlock retaining lug (5) and rear light (2) in direction of arrow from bumper trim (3).

Installation: Retaining lug (5) must not be damaged or missing. Make sure wiring harness is correctly laid.

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Scheme 112

63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

Detach cover for auxiliary brake light (1) on both sides in direction of arrow and unclip at points (2).

Feed cover for auxiliary brake light (1) in direction of arrow out of moulded roofliner (3) and remove.

Scheme 113

Scheme 113: 63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

Installation

Retaining bar (1), clips (2) and guides (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure cover for auxiliary brake light (4) is correctly seated.

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Scheme 114

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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

Installation

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

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Scheme 115

63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing supplementary brake light (from 09/2007)

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove trim for rear lid. See «51 49 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FOR REAR LID»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-49-000-removing-and-installing) .

Disconnect plug connection (1). Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 63 25 1AZ . Remove compression springs (3) and washers (4). Unlock safety hooks (6) and remove supplementary brake light (5) in outward direction from rear lid.

Installation: Make sure seal is correctly seated on supplementary brake light (5). Safety hooks (6) must not be damaged or missing. Make sure safety hooks (6) are correctly engaged on rear lid. Tighten nuts (2) from inside outward.

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Scheme 116

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

Special tools required

  1. 64 1 020

Lever license plate light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 out of rear bumper trim (2).

Unlock plug connection underneath and disconnect.

Remove license plate light (1).

Replacement

If necessary, remove bulb.

Note type of bulb .

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Scheme 117

Scheme 118

Scheme 118: 63 31.. Overview of interior lights

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

Special tools required

  1. 00 9 341

Unclip ceiling light (1) with special tool 00 9 341 at points (2).

Feed ceiling light (1) in direction of arrow out of front roofliner trim (3).

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Remove ceiling light (1).

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Scheme 119

Installation

Retaining clips (1) and guides (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure ceiling light (3) is correctly seated.

Scheme 120

Scheme 120

Replacement

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

63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light

Special tools required

  1. 64 1 020

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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Scheme 121

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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Scheme 122

63 31 050 Removing and installing/replacing mirror light

Fold down sun visor (2).

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

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

Replacement

Note type of bulb .

Scheme 123

Scheme 123

63 31 080 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment light

Special tools required

  1. 64 1 020

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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Scheme 124

63 31 150 Removing and installing/replacing glovebox light

Special tools required

  1. 64 1 020

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

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

Replacement

Note type of bulb .

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Scheme 125

63 31 160 Removing and installing/replacing door mirror light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove retaining ring on door mirror

Unclip door mirror light (1) in direction of arrow from retaining ring on door mirror (2) and remove.

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Scheme 126

63 31 180 Replacing LED for front door trim panel light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove door trim panel . See «51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-41-000-removing-and-installing) .

Remove sheathing of wiring harness (1) in area (A). Cut through wiring harness (1) in area (A) and remove LED for door trim panel light (2).

Installation: Adapt length of wiring harness of new LED for door trim panel light. Connect wiring harness of new LED for door trim panel light using butt connectors to wiring harness (1).

Wrap wiring harness (1) in insulating tape.

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Scheme 127

63 31 182 Replacing LED For Front Inside Door Opener

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove door trim panel . See «51 41 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-equipment-repair__51-41-000-removing-and-installing) .

Remove sheathing of wiring harness (1) in area (A). Cut through wiring harness (1) in area (A) and remove LED for door opener (2).

Installation: Adapt length of wiring harness of new LED for door opener. Connect wiring harness of new LED for door opener using butt connectors to wiring harness (1).

Wrap wiring harness (1) in insulating tape.

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Scheme 128

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

WARNINGXenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
WARNINGHalogen lamps are under pressure: To avoid injury, wear protective goggles and gloves.
IMPORTANTTo prevent short-circuiting, disconnect light bulbs from voltage supply prior to replacement.

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)

CAUTIONTo prevent short-circuiting, disconnect light bulbs from voltage supply prior to replacement.

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

IMPORTANTRisk of damage! Damaged seals on the protective caps will lead to moisture penetration into the headlight. This will in turn cause porous cable insulations and malfunctioning 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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Scheme 129

Example: latchable protective cap Seal (1) on protective cap (2).

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Scheme 130

63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for left (or right) high-beam headlight

Unclip housing (1) at points (2).

Remove cover (3) from housing (1).

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Scheme 131

Unclip engine hood lock pull (1) in area (2) and disengage at point (3).

Place housing (4) with associated pulls in working area to one side.

Installation

Make sure engine hood lock pulls are correctly laid.

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Scheme 132

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

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Scheme 133

Unclip bulb (1) by pressing on plug (2).

Remove bulb (1) from headlight (3) slightly, disconnect plug connection and remove bulb.

Installation

Insert bulb (1) in headlight (3) at bottom at first and then tilt upwards until bulb snaps audibly into place.

Make sure bulb (1) is correctly seated in catches (4).

Note bulb type .

Scheme 134

Scheme 134

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Removing ignition unit for left xenon headlight . See «63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit) .

Unlock retaining ring (1) in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Remove bulb for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Installation

Insert bulb for xenon headlight (2) exactly in headlight (3).

Note bulb type .

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Scheme 135

Installation

Observe "Top marking" (1).

Fit retaining ring (2) on headlight is such a way that apertures (3) slide over fixtures for ignition unit (4).

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Scheme 136

63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left (or right) xenon headlight (from 09/2007)

Operation is described in: Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight 63 12 870 .

63 99 140 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) parking light

Unclip housing (1) at points (2).

Remove cover (3) from housing (1).

Unclip engine hood lock pull (1) in area (2) and disengage at point (3).

Place housing (4) with associated pulls in working area to one side.

Installation

Make sure engine hood lock pulls are correctly laid.

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

Note. Illustration shows headlight removed. Plug connection already unlocked and disconnected.

Turn holder with bulb for side marker lamp (1) counterclockwise with aid of lug (2) and remove from headlight (3).

Installation

Holder with bulb for sidelight (1) must be correctly seated in mounting.

Note bulb type .

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Scheme 137

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove cover on front underside protection

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn bulb with bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Scheme 138

Scheme 138

Installation

Note type of bulb.

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

Bulb, interior

Turn lever (1) counterclockwise and pull bulb holder (2) towards rear out of turn signal housing (3).

Remove bulb from bulb holder (2).

Installation

Note bulb type .

Make sure bulb holder (2) is correctly seated in turn signal housing (3).

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Scheme 139

Bulb, exterior

Note. Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Fold down cover (2) and remove front wheel arch trim (3).

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Turn bulb holder (2) counterclockwise and pull towards rear out of turn signal housing (3).

Remove bulb from bulb holder (1).

Installation

Note bulb type .

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Scheme 140

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front auxiliary turn signal light

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

Pull bulb out of holder (1).

Installation

Note type of bulb .

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Scheme 141

63 99 312 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (on bumper trim, rear fog light, reversing light)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove rear bumper trim . See «51 12 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER TRIM»(ref-202134-S03823936922005102700000) .

Turn associated bulb holder and remove from rear light (3).

  1. Bulb holder of bulb for rear fog light
  2. Bulb holder of bulb for reversing light

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

Installation

Note type of bulb .

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Scheme 142

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «socket housing»(/bmw/m6/e63e64-2005-2010/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-055-replacing-a-socket) for rear light .

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

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

Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and withdraw from license plate light (2).

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Scheme 143

Detach bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Note type of bulb .

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Scheme 144

63 99 431 Replacing bulb for front ceiling light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front ceiling light

Turn bulb in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation

Note bulb type .

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Scheme 145

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove footwell light

Remove bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Note bulb type .

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Scheme 146

63 99 437 Replacing light bulb for footwell light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove footwell light

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

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation

Note bulb type .

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Scheme 147

63 99 445 Replacing bulb for mirror light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove mirror light

Remove bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Note bulb type .

63 99 452 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove luggage compartment light

Remove bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Note bulb type .

63 99 461 Replacing bulb for glovebox light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove glovebox light

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

Remove festoon (2) underneath.

Installation

Note bulb type .