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63 04 18_DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED

SIB 63 04 18
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED

2020-03-27

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated January 2019.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
• Model
• Warranty

MODEL
E-Series
G01
G02
G07
G12
G30
G32

Model Description
X3 Sports Activity Vehicle
X4 Sports Activity Coupe
X7 Sports Activity Vehicle
7 Series Sedan
5 Series Sedan
640i xDrive Gran Turismo

SITUATION

One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.

CAUSE
The connection between the LED module and light tube inside the headlight is damaged.

CORRECTION
Inspect and replace the affected LED module. Replace the headlight only if internal damage is found to the
light tube.

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PROCEDURE
1. Remove the affected LED modules from the headlight following ISTA repair instructions based on the vehicle
model.

2. Inspect the LED module for signs of
discoloration as seen to the left. If
discoloration is present, inspect the light
tube of the headlight for signs of
discoloration.

3. Proceed as follows based on your inspection:
Discoloration is present only on the LED module- Replace the affected LED module only, following
ISTA/AIR repair instructions based on the vehicle model.
Discoloration is present on the LED module AND the light tube: Replace the complete headlight
and the LED module, following ISTA/AIR repair instructions based on the vehicle model.

PARTS INFORMATION
Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK
or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Part Number
Refer to ETK/AIR
And, if necessary:
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
LED module, daytime driving lights

Quantity
1 to 4 as needed

Headlight LED AHL high left or right

1 or 2 as needed

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Defect Code:

6312356700

Daytime running lights LED discoloration

LED module left side onlyLabor Operation
63 12 003
Or:
63 12 502
And:
63 11 730

Description:
Removing and installing headlight, left (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Removing and installing headlight, left (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing LED module(s) for left daytime running lights
(LED headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight)

Refer to AIR

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If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 12 502 instead of
63 12 003.
Or:
Replacing Headlight and LED module - left side onlyLabor Operation
63 12 141

Description:
Replacing left headlight - LED technology (LED headlight
basic, LED adaptive headlight) (including the LED
module) (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Or:
63 12 641

Replace the left headlight - LED technology (LED
headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight) (including the
LED module) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 12 641 instead of
63 12 141.
Or:
LED module right side onlyLabor Operation
63 12 009
Or:
63 12 508
And:
63 11 734

Description:
Removing and installing right headlight (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Removing and installing right headlight (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing LED module(s) for right daytime running lights
(LED headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight)

Refer to AIR

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 12 508 instead of
63 12 009.
Or:
Replacing Headlight and LED module - right side onlyLabor Operation

Description:

Labor
Allowance

63 12 144

Replace the right headlight - LED technology (LED
headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight) (including the
LED module) (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Replace the right headlight - LED technology (LED
headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight) (including the
LED module) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or:
63 12 644

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 12 644 instead of
63 12 144.
LED module one side and replacing Headlight and LED module - the other sideLabor Operation

Description:

Labor
Allowance

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63 12 021
Or:
63 12 803
And (See note):
63 11 730

63 04 18_DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED

Removing and installing both headlights(Main work)

Refer to AIR

Removing and installing both headlights (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing LED module for left daytime running lights
(LED headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight)

Refer to AIR

Replace the left headlight - LED technology (Basic LED
headlamp, adaptive lights LED headlamp) (including the
LED module, removed headlights)

Refer to AIR

Replacing LED module for right daytime running lights
(LED headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight)

Refer to AIR

Replace the right headlight - LED technology (Basic LED
headlamp, adaptive lights LED headlamp) (including the
LED module, removed headlights)

Refer to AIR

Or:
63 12 642
And (See note):
63 11 734
Or:
63 12 645

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 12 803 instead of
63 12 021.
Note: For the repair situation that applies, either claim labor operations 64 11 730 and 63 12 645, or 63 11
734 and 63 12 642.
Or:
Replacing Headlights and LED modules - both sidesLabor Operation

Description:

Labor
Allowance

63 12 147

Replacing LED technology of both headlights (headlight
basic, LED adaptive headlight) (including the LED
modules) (Main work)

Refer to AIR

Replacing LED technology of both headlights (LED
headlight basic, LED adaptive headlight) (including the
LED modules) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Or:
63 12 647

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 63 12 647 instead of
63 12 147.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.

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