3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE
VS-24/Pflügler
Baugruppe/Group: 63
63 05 01 (767)
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Datum/Date:
10/2001
Update: 01/2002
Front direction-indicator lamp loose
E46 coupé, convertible:
Complaint:
The front direction-indicator lamp is loose.
Cause:
Torsional stress due to tolerances being exceeded in conjunction with chemical influences.
Affected
vehicles:
E46 coupé, convertible
Manufacturing period: September 2001 to November 2001
Remedy:
In case of customer complaint, check both direction-indicator lamps to see whether the
fastening lug is damaged.
Replace the direction-indicator lamp if the fastening lug is cracked or broken. If it is fitted,
remove the washer.
If the direction-indicator lamp is not damaged, retrofit a support to reinforce the fastening
lug and to secure the direction-indicator lamp against becoming loose. If it is fitted, remove
the washer.
Note:
The new direction-indicator lamps are supplied with the support already fitted to
reinforce the fastening lug and to secure the direction-indicator lamp against falling
out.
Procedure:
1. Remove both direction-indicator lamps.
Please refer to repair instructions "Removing and installing / replacing complete front left or
right direction-indicator lamp",
RA 63 13 150.
2. Check the direction-indicator lamp for damage to the fastening lug and replace if
necessary.
3. If a washer is already fitted, unscrew the retaining bolt completely and remove the
washer.
If a direction-indicator lamp is not damaged, continue with point 4, otherwise continue with
point 7.
4. Remove the bulb holder (3) from the direction-indicator lamp (1).
SI Front direction-indicator lamp loose E46 coupé, convertible:
BMW AG - TIS
07.02.2013 13:04
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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