3 Series E46 328i (M52TU) TOUR
VS-22/Weiss
Baugruppe/Group: 63
63 01 99 (401)
weltweit
all countries
11/1999
Headlight misting
E46
Complaint:
The headlight lenses mist over.
Cause:
1.
Unfavorable climatic conditions, e.g. rapidly falling temperatures at high levels of
humidity (thundery shower, car wash, underground garage).
2.
Damaged seal between lens cover and headlight housing.
3.
Defective seals were installed on some vehicles from the manufacturing period start of
series production to July 1999.
Affected
vehicles:
E46
Manufacturing period: start of series production up to July 1999
Procedure:
In case of complaint, remove the lens cover. Dry the headlight and the lens with a hot air
blower.
Dry without direct contact as there is otherwise a risk of dirt contamination or fluff
formation.
Before fitting the lens cover, replace the seal (see "Parts").
Ensure that the seal is fitted exactly as described in
Repair Instructions 63 12 034.
Parts:
Description
Part number
Quantity
Headlight seal
63 12 8 380 210
1 or 2
Reimbursement:
Material and labour costs incurred can be claimed through the usual warranty channels
subject to current warranty terms as follows:
Defect code
63 12 91 50 00
During a visit to the workshop
Only on vehicles w i t h o u t headlight cleaning
system
Remove and install headlight lens, left or right, dry
headlight and replace seal:
Job number
00 51 977
Labour
5 FRUs
Remove and install both headlight lenses, dry
headlights and replace both seals:
Job number
00 51 978
Labour
9 FRUs
SI Headlight misting E46
BMW AG - TIS
14.02.2013 20:54
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