63 14 015 Removing and installing/replacing side marker lights on rear left or right

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

WARNING: Follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling bulbs/light sources (exterior lights).

NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker light and wheel arch molding ≥ 18°C.
If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER

Removal:

Unlock and disconnect connector.

Carefully preheat side marker light (1) in area (3) using hot air blower and release from wheel arch molding (2) with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 1: Side Marker Light And Wheel Arch Molding

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NOTE: Side marker light (1) cannot be reused.

Installation:

Clean bumper panel:

To clean, use a lint-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean bonding surface of wheel arch molding using spirit.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not grip bonding surface.

Release liner* (1) and lightly press side marker light (2) on wheel arch molding.

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

Fig 2: Liner And Side Marker Light

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Check position and if necessary, realign side marker light (1).

Press side marker light (1) firmly onto wheel arch molding (2).

The minimum contact pressure is achieved by firmly pressing your thumbs or the balls of your hands over the entire bonding surface (3) (holding time approx. 1 second).

Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm2.

Connect connector.

Fig 3: Side Marker Light And Wheel Arch Molding

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.