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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove COVER ON OUTSIDE HANDLE
E71/E87/E90/E91:

Remove DOOR LOCK ON REAR DOOR

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: Removing Door Handle Light From Carrier

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Light, Outside Door Handle And Guides

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 Loop, Wiring Harness And Wiring Harness Holders

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.