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63 10 004 Adjusting headlights

IMPORTANTDo not damage adjusting screws when adjusting headlights.

Carry out headlight adjustment at adjusting screws below openings (1) and (2).

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

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: 63 10... Test requirements for headlights 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.

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.

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

63 10... Test Requirements For Headlights Vertical Aim Adjustment

IMPORTANTDo not perform headlight adjustment immediately after lowering the vehicle on the vehicle hoist. In this case, move the vehicle for approx. 15 m on its own wheels before adjustment.
  1. Refer to the operating instructions for the headlight adjustment device
  2. Park vehicle on flat and even surface.
  3. Replace faulty glass and mirrors and blackened light bulbs.
  4. Correct adjustment of headlights in relation to engine compartment lid (gap dimensions).
  5. Check tire pressure and correct if necessary.
  6. Only halogen headlight, fog light and headlight for Dynamic Light Spot: Apply load equivalent to one person on driver's seat (approx. 75 kg). Vehicle with full fuel tank or appropriate additional weight in luggage compartment.
  7. Switch the ignition on.
  8. Manual headlight beam throw adjustment: Move handwheel to neutral position (1).
  9. Light switch must be in "low beam/driving light" position (3).
  10. Do not carry out the headlight adjustment in the "automatic driving lights control" light switch position (2).
  11. Version with Xenon or LED (automatic headlight beam throw adjustment): Wait 80 s after switching on lights. During this time, do not move the vehicle and avoid vibrations.

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Scheme 3
IMPORTANTDo not move the vehicle and steering wheel during the measuring and adjustment procedures!
IMPORTANTA correct measurement/adjustment requires exact positioning of the headlight adjustment device! This applies to all headlights!

Place the headlight adjustment device (1) centered in front of the 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.

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Scheme 4
IMPORTANTPoints must be vehicle proof! Trim panels are not suitable!

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

IMPORTANTAlways perform positioning of the headlight adjustment device (1) at the outer headlight (2).

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Scheme 5

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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Scheme 6

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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Scheme 7

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

Light/dark boundary of headlights in headlight aimer

{e} Setting dimension, headlights

  1. Value is indicated on the headlight housing and on vehicles with production date up to 2011 on the type plate 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, F25, 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.

{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

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

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 8

Example: latchable protective cap

Seal (1) on protective cap (2).

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Scheme 9

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

Operation is described in

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

WARNINGXenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect xenon headlights from voltage supply. 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 BUMPER TRIM»(ref-381258-S34243602582010122800000)

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

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Scheme 10

Left headlight only

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove fanfare horn (3).

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Scheme 11

Release screws (1).

Remove headlight (2).

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Scheme 12
IMPORTANTFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Replacement

  1. Remove «CONTROL UNIT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit) for xenon headlights
  2. Remove «IGNITION UNIT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit) for left xenon headlight
  3. If necessary, remove «DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-895-replacing-driveelectronics-box)

Installation

ADJUST headlight.

  1. If necessary, remove bulbs - note type of bulb

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

WARNINGXenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect xenon headlights from the power supply. 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 «WHEEL ARCH COVER AT FRONT»(ref-381258-S19052335092010122800000)
  2. Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight . See «6312871 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB)»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-871-replacing-ignition-unit) or «6312870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB)»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit)

Specification with adaptive headlights

Unlock plug connection (1) on sensor system (2) and disconnect.

This produces additional space for removing the headlight vertical aim adjuster.

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Scheme 13
IMPORTANTRisk of damage! Carry out following operation carefully. Turn screws only until an increase in torque is detected.

Move adjusting screw for horizontal adjustment (1) to end position by turning clockwise.

Move adjusting screw for vertical adjustment (2) to end position by turning counterclockwise.

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Scheme 14

Turn headlight vertical aim adjuster (1) by turning counterclockwise (45°) out of carriage bayonet.

Turn adjusting screw for vertical adjustment (2) clockwise until an increase in torque is detected.

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Scheme 15

Disengage headlight vertical aim adjuster (1) with a swinging movement in direction of arrow from ball socket.

Feed out headlight vertical aim adjuster (1).

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

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Scheme 16

Installation

Pull adjustment mechanism (1) forwards to enable headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) to be engaged in ball socket.

Make sure ball head on headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) is exactly seated in mounting.

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Scheme 17

After installation

  1. «ADJUST»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-10-004-adjusting-headlights) headlight

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

Operation is described in

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

Operation is described in

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

Operation is described in

63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
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»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-010-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Release screws (1).

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

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Scheme 18

Installation

When installing, make sure sealing sleeve (1) is correctly seated.

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Scheme 19

63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight

Operation is described in

  1. «REMOVE CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit)

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

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .
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 «WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)»(ref-381258-S38265522832010122800000) .

Note. For purposes of clarity, picture shows component removed.

Release screws (1).

Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2) from headlight (3).

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Scheme 20

Installation

When installing, make sure sealing sleeve (1) is correctly seated.

Make sure pin housing (2) is exactly seated.

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Scheme 21

Replacement

Carry out vehicle programming/coding.

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

Operation is described in

  1. Removing «DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR LEFT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-860-replacing-control-unit)

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

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

Note. Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock fasteners (1) by turning counterclockwise through 180° and remove cover (2).

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Scheme 22

Turn protective cap (1) in the direction of the arrow and remove.

Installation note

Protective cap (2) must be correctly engaged.

Check seal.

Replace protective cap (2) if necessary.

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Scheme 23

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach from headlight (3).

Installation note

Make sure inner ring is correctly positioned in ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).

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Scheme 24

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

Operation is described in

  1. Remove «IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit)

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Fold up engine compartment lid

Release front auxiliary direction indicator in area (1) with a suitable tool and press outwards.

Remove front auxiliary direction indicator (2) in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug connection behind and disconnect.

Remove front auxiliary turn signal lamp (2).

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Scheme 25

63 13 200 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right side repeaters (late version)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Open engine compartment lid
IMPORTANTRisk of damage! Protect the working area around the side repeater (1) with yellow plastic adhesive tape from damage.

Carefully loosen the side repeaters (1) in marked adhesive area with special tool 00 9 323. Do not damage the alignment pin (2).

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Scheme 26

Carefully pull the side repeater (1) from the side wall in the area of the alignment pin (2). Push the side repeater (1) forward in the direction of the arrow to loosen latch mechanisms (3) on the back. Feed the side repeater (1) out of the sidewall and disconnect the plug connection behind it. Remove side repeater (1).

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Scheme 27

If reusing: Remove adhesive residue from the removed side repeater (3) and front side panel. Apply suitable double-sided adhesive tape (e.g 3M type 5673) to the marked area (4) of the side repeater (3).

Replacement: If necessary, remove adhesive residue from the front side panel.

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Scheme 28

Installation note: Alignment pin (1) and latch mechanisms (2) on the side repeater (3) must not be damaged or missing. First, feed the side repeater (3) into the front side panel, align it and then press it on overall.

63 14 060 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right side marker

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove front «WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION»(ref-381258-S19052335092010122800000)

Note. Minimum object temperature of side marker and side panel > or = 18 °C. If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Removing side marker

Carefully heat side marker (1) in area (A) with hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 323 from side panel (2).

Note. Side marker (1) cannot be reused.

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Scheme 29

Cleaning side panel

For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean adhesive area of side panel with spirit.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not grip bonding surface.

Fitting side marker

Pull off liner* (1) and gently press side marker (2) onto side panel.

Check position and if necessary realign.

Minimum application pressure is achieved by applying firm thumb pressure in stages over the entire joining surface (hold time approx. 1 second).

Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm 2 .

* Liner is the protective film on a new side marker.

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Scheme 30

63 14 120 Removing and installing/replacing rear reflector (on rear bumper)

Unclip reflector (1) from bumper trim (2) in area (3).

Pull reflector (1) out of guide and detach towards rear from bumper trim (2).

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Scheme 31: 63 14 120 Removing and installing/replacing rear reflector (on rear bumper)

Installation

Catches (1) and guide (2) on rear reflector must not be damaged.

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Scheme 32

63 21 170 Removing and installing/replacing left or right tail light

IMPORTANTRead and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «LEFT LOADING SILL END COVER»(ref-381258-S27881162722010122800000)

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Vehicles up to 10/2011 (rear light, previous version): Release nuts (1) and (2).

Vehicles from 10/2011 (rear light, new version): Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 63 21 1AZ .

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Scheme 33

Note. If replacing in vehicles with production date up to 10/2011 the rear light new version is fitted. Additional work is only necessary for these vehicles: Seal opening for attachment point (2) with adhesive film (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department 7 162 569). Renew rubber grommets (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department 7 216 997) in side wall. Observe the installation notes below without fail!

Remove rear light (1) in direction of arrow.

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Scheme 34

Installation

Make sure sealing frame (1) is exactly seated.

Make sure guides (3) of rear light are correctly seated in associated mountings.

Make sure there is a uniform gap dimension (outer) all round for the rear light.

Pay attention to gap dimensions at points (4).

If necessary, adjust rear light by twisting the threaded pins (1).

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Scheme 35

Replacement

  1. Replace «SEALING FRAME FOR REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-101-replacing-sealing-frame) .
  2. Remove «A SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-055-replacing-a-socket) .

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

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Release side cover trim (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Remove side cover trim (2) in direction of arrow.

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Scheme 36

Withdraw socket housings (1-3) from rear light (4).

Note. Socket housing for brake light Socket housing for reversing light Socket housing for brake light/rear fog light

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Scheme 37

Replacement

Convert BULBS , replace if necessary

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-170-removing-and-installingreplacing)

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

Installation

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

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Scheme 38

63 25 000 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary brake light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «AUXILIARY BRAKE LIGHT REAR LID COVER»(ref-381258-S03415639942010122800000)

Lever out clips (1).

Remove auxiliary brake light (2) from rear lid cover (3).

Installation

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Scheme 39
  1. If necessary, replace clips (1).
  2. If necessary, replace auxiliary brake light seal.

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

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Lever out number/license plate light (1) with special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated.

Disconnect associated plug connection and remove number/license plate light (1).

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Scheme 40

Replacement

63 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light

IMPORTANTFollow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights).

Note. Secure complete ceiling light against falling out.

Unclip complete ceiling light (1) with plastic wedge in direction of arrow from cowl panel insert (2).

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove complete ceiling light (1).

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Scheme 41

Replacement

If necessary, remove BULBS .

63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light

IMPORTANTFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Driver's side

Unclip footwell light (1) in direction of arrow from panel for pedals (2), disconnect associated plug connection and remove footwell light (1).

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Scheme 42

Passenger side

Unclip footwell light (1) in direction of arrow from bottom right instrument panel trim (2), disconnect associated plug connection and remove footwell light (1).

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Scheme 43

Replacement

  1. If necessary, remove «BULB»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-437-replacing-light-bulb) .

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

IMPORTANTFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

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

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

Replacement

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Scheme 44
  1. If necessary, remove «BULB»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-437-replacing-light-bulb) .
  2. Note «BULB TYPE»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-technical-data)

63 31 150 Removing and installing/replacing glove box light

IMPORTANTFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Note. Open glove box.

Lever out glove box light (1) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection and remove glove box light (1).

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Scheme 45

Replacement

  1. If necessary, remove «BULB»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-99-461-replacing-bulb-for) .
  2. Note «BULB TYPE»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-technical-data)

63 31 080 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment light

IMPORTANTFollow instructions for handling light bulbs (interior lights).

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

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

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Scheme 46

Replacement

If necessary, remove BULB .

63 31 180 Replacing LED for front door trim panel light (left or right)

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «FRONT LEFT DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-381258-S10582091432010122800000)

Unlock LED for door opener (1) and remove towards top.

Unlock LED for storage compartment (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Unlock bushing (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Detach adhesive tape (5) and remove LED (1/2).

Installation

Make sure LED (1/2) is correctly seated.

Replace adhesive tape (5).

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Scheme 47

63 31 185 Replacing LED for side trim panel light

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «REAR LEFT SIDE TRIM PANEL»(ref-381258-S05097121052010122800000)

Feed out cable (1).

Detach both LEDs for side trim panel light (2) in direction of arrow from side trim panel (3).

Installation

LED for side trim panel light (2) must be felt to snap into place in side trim panel (3).

Make sure cable (1) correctly laid.

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Scheme 48

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 avoid short circuits, disconnect bulbs from the power supply before replacing them (lighting system and ignition off).

Do not touch the glass bulbs in new light bulbs as even the smallest amount of dirt 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)

IMPORTANTTo avoid short circuits, disconnect bulbs from the power supply before replacing them (lighting system and ignition off).

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.

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).

Example: latchable protective cap

Seal (1) on protective cap (2).

63 99 431 Replacing bulb for front ceiling light

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «FRONT CEILING LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-000-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Turn bulbs (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of ceiling light (2).

Installation

Note BULB TYPE .

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Scheme 49

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

WARNINGVersion with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off). Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel. Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Turn housing (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

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Scheme 50

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Scheme 51

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

Installation

Note type of bulb.

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Scheme 52

63 99 275 Replacing bulb for front right direction indicator

Operation is described in

63 99 461 Replacing bulb for glovebox light

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «GLOVEBOX LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-150-removing-and-installingreplacing)

Press springs of glovebox light (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove bulb (2).

Installation

Note BULB TYPE .

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Scheme 53

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

WARNINGVersion with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off). Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel. Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Note. Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock fasteners (1) by turning counterclockwise through 180° and fold up cover (2) in direction of arrow.

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

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Scheme 54

Turn bulb with socket (1) in direction of arrow and remove from bulb holder (2) towards top.

Installation

Make sure bulb with socket (1) and sealing ring (3) on bulb holder (2) are fitted correctly.

Note BULB TYPE .

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Scheme 55

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

Operation is described in

  1. Removing «IGNITION UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit)

63 99 077 Replacing bulb for right xenon headlight

Operation is described in

Operation is described in

  1. Remove «IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-12-870-replacing-ignition-unit)

63 99 437 Replacing light bulb for footwell light

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «FOOTWELL LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-020-removing-and-installingreplacing)

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

Scheme 56

Scheme 56

Detach bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Note BULB TYPE .

Scheme 57

Scheme 57

63 99 452 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-31-080-removing-and-installingreplacing)

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

Detach bulb (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation

Note BULB TYPE .

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

WARNINGFollow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

  1. Remove «SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exterior-lights/#lights-repair__63-21-055-replacing-a-socket)

Brake light

Pull faulty bulb (1) in direction of arrow out of socket housing (2).

Installation

Note BULB TYPE .

Scheme 58

Scheme 58

Reversing light

Pull faulty bulb (1) in direction of arrow out of socket housing (2).

Installation

Note TYPE OF BULB .

Brake light/rear fog light

Turn faulty bulb (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of socket housing (2).

Installation

Note TYPE OF BULB .

Scheme 59

Scheme 59

See also:
PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)
63 21 1AZ
REPLACE NUMBER/LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
COMPLY WITH TEST PRECONDITIONS FOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEFT HEADLIGHT
HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)
CONTROL UNIT
IGNITION UNIT
DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
ADJUST
6312871 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP
SEALING FRAME FOR REAR LIGHT
A SOCKET HOUSING FOR REAR LIGHT
BULBS
REAR LIGHT
BULBS
HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (INTERIOR LIGHTS)
BULB
BULB
BULB
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
BULB FOR FRONT LEFT TURN INDICATOR
GLOVEBOX LIGHT
FOOTWELL LIGHT
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT