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

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES and cables.

Necessary preliminary tasks

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

NOTE: Inner door panel partially shown transparent.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release all attachment points of wiring harness (2).

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

Fig 1: Raising Door Handle Light

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Door Handle, Door Handle Light, Wiring Harness And Screws

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Installation:

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

Replacement:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness, Wiring Harness Holders And Loop

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