Lighting - Front Turn Signal Lamp Installation
SI B 63 04 01Lights
December 2007
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletins supersedes SI B63 04 01 dated October 2001.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
Turn Signal Lamp Installation
MODEL
E46 (3 Series) Coupe and Convertible, vehicles from 09/01
SITUATION 1
When installing a turn signal lamp, a bracket must be installed to ensure proper mounting.
SITUATION 2
The retaining fork breaks during the turn signal lamp installation. The lamp can still be installed using an alternate installation procedure.
PROCEDURE 1
1. Select the appropriate metal bracket (1) for the lamp being installed (LH or RH).
2. Assemble the metal bracket to the existing plastic signal lamp bracket as shown.
3. Install the lamp assembly in the vehicle. Using a screwdriver (1), torque the fixing screw to 1.5Nm.
PROCEDURE 2
A lamp with a broken retaining fork may still be used - follow the installation procedure below:
1. Using diagonal cutters (2), cut off the retaining fork at the point where the forks begin (1). The cut should be approximately at right angles (90°) to the edge of the remaining bracket, and should remove both the unbroken fork and the remains of the broken fork.
2. Select the appropriate metal bracket (1) for the lamp being installed (LH or RH).
3. With the lamp upside down, position the metal bracket. With a marker, mark the location of the hole (A) on the plastic bracket.
4. Temporarily remove the metal bracket, and drill a 3.5mm hole at the position marked (A).
5. Reinstall the metal bracket.
6. With the lamp positioned as shown (top side up), rivet the metal bracket (1) into place using a standard 1/8" x 1/4" button-head aluminum rivet (2). Note that the rivet head must be on the top side of the lamp and in direct contact with the plastic bracket.
7. Install the turn signal assembly in the vehicle. Using a screwdriver (1), torque the fixing screw to 1.5Nm.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number Description Quantity
[NEW]63 12 0 444 888 Bracket for RH Lamp 1
[NEW]63 12 0 444 889 Bracket for LH Lamp 1
Stock Part 1/8" x 1/4" button-head stainless steel rivet 1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Defect Code 63 13 00 37 00
Labor Situation 2, modify per instructions (with broken
Operation: fork)
Labor Operation Labor
Allowance
63 99 000 3 FRU
+63 99 000 2 FRU
Sublet: $4.13 for (1) Bracket
$8.26 for (2) Brackets
Note:
The following explanations will spell out the correct use of the work times:
Main Work:
Use this labor operation number when the only repair performed is the listed warranty repair.
OR
+Associated Work:
Use this labor operation number when other repairs or services are performed along with the listed warranty repair.
Under no circumstances should both labor operation numbers be claimed. Attempts to claim both times will result in an unnecessary delay in claim processing and payment.
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