B63-02-12

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SB-10044026-6395
SI B63 02 12
Lights
April 2012
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Heavy Condensation in Xenon Headlights
MODEL
F25 (X3)
Vehicles produced from August 31, 2010 to May 26, 2011
Only vehicles with option 522 (Xenon light) and 524 (Adaptive head lights)
SITUATION
In heavy rain conditions or high humidity, condensation may build up inside one or both headlight
(s).The condensation is still present even after a few dry days.
CAUSE
Ventilation openings in the headlight assembly allow humidity inside the headlight(s). Condensation
forms when the temperature changes.
PROCEDURE
1. Inspect both headlights for condensation damage. Replace the affected headlight(s) that are
permanently stained (cloudy).
Note: Before installing the new replacement headlight(s), check to see if the ventilation
openings are plugged (refer to step 4 below). If not, install the ventilation plugs (refer to step
5 below).
If one or both headlights do not have permanent damage, proceed to step 2.
2. Remove the affected headlight(s). Refer to Repair Instructions in ISTA (Integrated Service
Technical Application) and REP 63 12 010 “Remove and installing or replacing left headlight
(Xenon headlight)” and REP 63 12 012 “Remove and installing or replacing right headlight
(Xenon headlight).”
3. Remove the cover on the rear of the headlight and allow the headlight to dry out. You can use
dried compressed air or warm air.
4. The photo shows the three
ventilation opening areas.
5. Install the new plugs (1) in the 2
upper holes with P/N 7 324 544,
as shown in the photo.
6. Install a new plug (2) in the
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lower hole with P/N 7 324 545.
7. Perform this on the other side if
necessary.
8. Reassemble the vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
63 12 7 324 545
Plug
1
63 12 7 324 544
Plug
2
The Parts are limited; please do not over stock Parts. Parts are not returnable (less than $10.00)
Or
Refer to ETK
AHL-Xenon headlight left
1
Refer to ETK
AHL-Xenon headlight right
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty.
Defect Code:
63 12 02 48 00
Xenon Headlights -Option Code 522 (Also see Item “G”)
A. Repairing Both Sides
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 026
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing both Xenon
headlights (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing both Xenon
headlights (plus)
or
63 12 826
B. Replacing Both Sides
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
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63 12 027
Refer to KSD2
Replacing both Xenon headlights (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Replacing both Xenon headlights (Plus)
or
63 12 827
C. Repairing One Side and Replacing Other Side
Note: Select “one Main and one Plus” or “Plus and Plus - vehicle already in the workshop” labor
operations that applies to the work performed.
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 010
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Xenon headlight,
left (Main)
63 12 520
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Xenon headlight,
left (Plus)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 011
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Xenon headlight, left (Main)
63 12 521
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Xenon headlight, left (Plus)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 012
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Xenon headlight,
right (Main)
63 12 522
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Xenon headlight,
right (Plus)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 013
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Xenon headlight, right (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Xenon headlight, right (Plus)
or
or
or
or
63 12 523
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which
consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button,
and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
Adaptive Cornering Light - Option Code 524 (Also see Item “G”)
D. Repairing Both Sides
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Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 029
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing both Adaptive
Cornering Light headlights (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing both Adaptive
Cornering Light headlights (plus)
or
63 12 829
E. Replacing Both Sides
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 030
Refer to KSD2
Replacing both Adaptive Cornering Light
headlights (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Replacing both Adaptive Cornering Light
headlights (Plus)
or
63 12 830
F. Repairing One Side and Replacing Other Side
Note: Select “one Main and one Plus” or “Plus and Plus - vehicle already in the workshop” labor
operations that applies to the work performed.
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 015
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Adaptive
Cornering Light headlight, left (Main)
63 12 527
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Adaptive
Cornering Light headlight, left (Plus)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 016
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Adaptive Cornering Light
headlight, left (Main)
63 12 528
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Adaptive Cornering Light
headlight, left (Plus)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 017
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Adaptive
Cornering Light headlight, right (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Removing and installing Adaptive
Cornering Light headlight, right (Plus)
or
or
or
63 12 529
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Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 12 018
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Adaptive Cornering Light
headlight, right (Main)
Refer to KSD2
Replacing Adaptive Cornering Light
headlight, right (Plus)
or
63 12 530
Refer to KSD2 for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance. Enter the Chassis Number, which
consists of the last 7 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Click on the “Search” button,
and then enter the applicable flat rate labor operation in the FR code field.
G. Additional Work as Applicable (Items “A” through “F”)
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 00 009
1 FRU
Work time to install new plugs on one
headlight assembly
63 00 009
2 FRU
Work time to install new plugs on both
headlight assemblies
Labor Operation:
Labor Allowance:
Description:
63 99 000
WT
Work time to remove condensation with
compressed or warm air
or
Work time labor operation code 63 00 009 and 63 99 000; as described above, are not considered Main
labor operations.
Work time (WT) labor operation 63 99 000 – requires an individual punch time.
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