NHTSA ID Number: 11000585
Manufacturer Communication Number: MC630324
TSB/Document Date: 2024-05-31
Summary
Updated R 18 LED Headlight Repair Instructions
5/19/24, 6:00 AM
63 03 24_INFO - Updated R 18 LED Headlight Repair Instructions
SIB 63 03 24
INFO - Updated R 18 LED Headlight Repair Instructions
2024-05-16
MODEL
Model
K35
K35
Model Description
R 18 Bagger
R 18 Transcontinental
Model Code
0L33
0L43
The affected vehicles have been marked with campaign number INFO630001 in AIR.
In order to determine if a specific motorcycle is affected by this campaign, it will be necessary to verify the
vehicle VIN in AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either proceed
with the repair or take no further action. Please note, open campaigns or vehicle stops may not appear in
DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or sales systems until 24-72 hours after they are announced, therefore AIR is
always the recommended method for determining open campaigns and vehicle stops.
SITUATION
Repair instructions “63 12 091 – Replace headlights” are not correct in AIR.
PROCEDURE
Providing the repair instructions below until AIR is updated with the new instructions on 08/2024.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW
Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf 63 03 24 INFO - Updated LED Headlight Repair Instructions.pdf
picture_as_pdf RM_6312091_0L31_EN.pdf
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Order No.
1
0L31 - R 18 B
63 12 091 Replacing the headlight
Additional work: 46 52 510 Mounting and dismounting the rear-wheel stand with special tools (for motorbikes
without a centre stand)
1
Removing windscreen
Remove screws (5) with washers (4) and remove windscreen (3).
Pay attention to rubber grommets (1) and bushings (2).
2
Removing cover for windscreen holder
Loosen mounting clips (1) (arrows) and remove
cover (2).
Order No.
2
3
Removing centre protective cover
Remove screws (1).
Detach protective cover (2) forward from
hooks (arrows) and remove.
with Active Cruise Control OE (05DF)
Remove screws (1).
Detach protective cover (2) forward from
hooks (arrows) and remove.
4
Removing trim on left and right for front trim
panel
Remove bolt (1).
Detach protective cover (2) forward from
hooks (arrows) and remove.
Remove trim (3) in the same way.
Order No.
3
5
Removing bottom protective cover
Remove screws (1).
Detach protective cover (2) forward from hooks (arrow)
and remove.
6
Removing top instrument carrier
Cut through the cable strap (arrow).
Disconnect connector (1) for instrument cluster.
Remove screws (2).
Release instrument support (3) from mounting clips (4)
and disconnect connector (5) for socket.
Remove instrument support (3).
7
Removing cover for instrument panel
Loosen trim (1) from mounting clips (2) and remove.
Order No.
4
8
Removing right speaker cover
Remove screws (1).
Pull off cover (2) from mounting clip (3) noting
hooks (arrows).
Remove cover (2).
9
Removing left speaker cover
Remove screws (1).
Pull off cover (2) from mounting clip (3) noting
hooks (arrows).
Remove cover (2).
10
Removing right top side panel
Remove screws (1).
Order No.
5
Remove bolt (1).
Loosen fairing side panel top (2) forward from clip
clamps (3).
Remove screws (1).
Remove fairing side panel top (2) noting hooks (arrow).
11
Removing top left fairing side panel
Remove screws (1).
Order No.
6
Remove bolt (1).
Loosen fairing side panel top (2) forward from clip
clamps (3).
Remove screws (1).
Remove fairing side panel top (2) noting hooks (arrow).
12
Removing headlight
Remove screws (1) and loosen headlight (2) from rubber grommets (3)
Disconnect connector (4) and remove headlight (2).
Order No.
7
13
Replacing headlight
Build-level dependent check whether C-clip nuts (2) are
installed.
NOTICE
(Version 1) When installing C-clip nuts, the headlight must
be replaced as follows.
Renew rubber grommets (1).
Exclusively install new version, article number 5 B53
B03.
Install rubber grommet (1) article number 8 534 532
and bush (2) article number 9 444 055 on right and left
of new headlight.
Build-level dependent check whether Rivcle nuts (2) are
installed.
NOTICE
(Version 2) When installing Rivcle nuts, the headlight must
be replaced as follows.
Renew rubber grommets (1).
Exclusively install new version, article number 5 B53
B03.
Remove Rivcle nuts (2); are no longer required.
Order No.
8
Install rubber grommet (1) article number 8 534 532
and bush (2) article number 9 444 055 on right and left
of new headlight.
14
Installing headlight
Version 1
NOTICE
With version 1 the headlight must be installed as follows.
Insert headlight (2) in rubber grommets (3).
Connect connector (4).
Install new longer bolts (1) article number 8 534 939.
Version 2
NOTICE
With version 2 the headlight must be installed as follows.
Insert headlight (1) in rubber grommets (2).
Connect connector (3).
Order No.
9
Install collar bushes (1) article number 5 B5B 781 on
left and right of windscreen holder (2).
Install headlight (3) with new longer bolts (4) article
number 8 534 939 and with hexagon nuts (5) article
number 9 904 475 on the left and right.
15
Installing top left side panel
Position fairing side panel top (2) noting hooks (arrow).
Install screws (1).
Secure top fairing side panel (2) in clip clamps (3).
Install bolt (1).
Order No.
10
Install screws (1).
16
Installing right top side panel
Position fairing side panel top (2) noting hooks (arrow).
Install screws (1).
Secure top fairing side panel (2) in clip clamps (3).
Install bolt (1).
Order No.
11
Install screws (1).
17
Installing left speaker cover
Fasten cover (2) with mounting clip (3) noting
hooks (arrows).
Install screws (1).
18
Installing right speaker cover
Fasten cover (2) with mounting clip (3) noting
hooks (arrows).
Install screws (1).
Order No.
12
19
Installing cover for instrument panel
Position trim (1) and fasten in mounting clips (2).
20
Installing top instrument carrier
Insert cable strap (arrow) in instrument support (3), do
not close yet.
Position instrument support (3) and connect connector (5) for socket.
Route connector (1) for instrument cluster.
Secure instrument support (3) in mounting clips (4).
Connect connector (1) for instrument cluster.
Secure the cable strap (arrow).
Install screws (2).
21
Installing bottom protective cover
Secure protective cover (2) in hooks (arrow).
Install screws (1).
Order No.
13
22
Installing trim on left and right for front trim
panel
Secure trim (2) in the hooks (arrows).
Install screw (1).
Install trim (3) in the same way.
23
Installing centre protective cover
Secure protective cover (1) in hooks (arrows).
Install screws (2).
with Active Cruise Control OE (05DF)
Secure protective cover (1) in hooks (arrows).
Install screws (2).
Order No.
14
24
Installing cover for windscreen holder
Install cover (2) with mounting clips (1) (arrows).
25
Install the windscreen
Make sure that rubber grommets (1) and shouldered
bushings (2) are installed.
Position windscreen (3).
Install washers (4) and screws (5).
Tightening torques
Windscreen to windscreen holder
M5 x 35
5 Nm
26
Checking headlight beam throw
Requirement
Motorcycle standing on a smooth, level surface.
Rider's weight applied to the motorcycle.
Set the spring preload to the basic setting.
Order No.
15
Start the engine and check that the headlight setting.
Check
Distances:
(a): distance between headlight and vertical surface
(b): height of centre of headlight
(c): distance to light/dark cut-off
Technical data
Distance
between
headlight and
vertical surface
5m
For headlight
adjustment
Distance from
light/dark limit
to upper edge
of low-beam
headlight lightemitting surface
Suspension
set to
basic
setting
and
vehicle
loaded
with
85 kg
5 cm
Result
Headlight beam angle not correct.
Measure
Correcting headlight beam angle
Adjust beam throw of the headlight at adjusting
screw (1).
27
Final check of work performed
Check the following:
The work as performed achieved the intended purpose.
All reservoirs and containers have been filled and all fluids and lubricants are at their correct levels.
All threaded fasteners released beforehand have been
correctly retightened.
The fuel system is free of leaks.
Order No.
16
The lights and signalling equipment are fully operational
and the vehicle is roadworthy.
The brake pads of the front and rear brakes are bedded
against the brake discs.
Function test, engine start suppression
Check
Select neutral.
Switch on the ignition.
Neutral indicator light "N" lights up.
Select a gear.
Neutral indicator light "N" goes out.
Operate the starter switch.
Starter does not operate.
Extend the side stand.
Pull the clutch lever.
Operate the starter switch.
Starter does not operate.
Retract the side stand.
Operate the starter switch without releasing the clutch
lever.
Starter operates.
Result
Not all test steps completed successfully.
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