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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

2025-07-21

This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 8) replaces SI B63 04 18 dated April 2025.
What’s New:
The Claim Information section’s coverage statement has been updated

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THIS REPAIR IS MOBILE FRIENDLY

MODEL
E-Series
F44
F48
F90
G01
G02
G05
G06
G07
G12
G30
G32

Model Description
2 Series Gran Coupe
X1 Sports Activity Vehicle
M5 Sedan
X3 Sports Activity Vehicle
X4 Sports Activity Coupe
X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
X6 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.

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63 04 18_DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS 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.
Only replace the headlight assembly if internal damage is found to the light tube.

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
To determine the part number(s) that applies to the specific vehicle being repaired, enter the VIN/chassis
number into either ETK or AIR, this will consider the specific equipment and/or options that are fitted to the
vehicle.
Part Number
Refer to ETK/AIR
And/or, if
necessary:
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description
LED module, daytime driving lights

Quantity
1 to 2 as needed

Headlight LED AHL high left or right***

1 or 2 as needed

(***) For some models, the following components are not included with replacement headlight assembly
(Swap over, or if required, replace the applicable component(s) when necessary):

Control unit Frontal Light Electronics
LED turn signal module
LED module daytime driving lights (Item addressed in this SIB)
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CLAIM INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks or
the BMW Certified Pre-Owned Program.
Plusposition (+)
Main work
Associated work

The vehicle is already in the workshop.
The vehicle arrives for this repair, no other Main work will be
performed/claimed during this workshop visit.
Additional/expanded job/work task(s) that are beyond the scope of the
corresponding preliminary job/work task (Plusposition or Main)

Only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit.

Defect Code:

6312356700

Daytime running lights LED discoloration

Diagnosis
Labor Operation
63 99 000*
Or:
00 58 500*

Description
Inspecting the LED modules (Work time)

Labor Allowance
WT FRU

Diagnosis Worktime Flat Rate

2 FRU

Work time labor operation codes 63 99 000 and 00 58 500 are not considered Main labor operations.

And, and together with the diagnosis that applies above, obtain the flat rate unit (FRU) allowances for the
following that applies.:
Replacing Left, Right, or Both Daytime Driving Lights LED module(s)
Labor Operations**

Description

Labor
Allowance
As applicable

Plusposition
And:

Or Main

Removing and installing left headlight

63 11 730

63 11 731

Replace left daytime driving lights LED
module (Associated work)

As applicable

Or:
Plusposition
And:

Main

Removing and installing right headlamp

As applicable

63 11 734

63 11 735

Replace right daytime driving lights LED
module (Associated work)

As applicable

Or:
Plusposition
And:

Main

Remove and install left and right headlights

As applicable

63 11 738

63 11 739

Replace left and right daytime driving lights LED
module (Associated work)

As applicable

Or:
Replacing Left, Right, or Both Headlight Assemblies *** and see the Note Below
Labor Operations**
Plusposition
Or:
Plusposition
Or:
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Or Main

Replacing LED headlight, left

Labor
Allowance
As applicable

Or Main

Replacing LED headlight, right

As applicable

Description

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Plusposition

63 04 18_DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT IS DIM OR DISCOLORED

Or Main

Replacing both LED headlights

As applicable

Or:
Replacing the Left Headlight Assembly and the Right Daytime Driving Light LED Module
Labor Operations**
Plusposition
And:

Description

Or Main

Replacing LED headlight, left

Associated work

Labor
Allowance
As applicable

Removing and installing right headlamp (Bumper
cover disassembled) (Associated work)

As applicable

Replace right daytime driving lights LED module
(Associated work)

As applicable

And:
63 11 734

63 11 735

Or:
Replacing the Right Headlight Assembly and the Left Daytime Driving Light LED Module
Labor Operations**
Plusposition
And:

Description

Or Main

Replacing LED headlight, right

Associated work

Labor
Allowance
As applicable

Removing and installing left headlamp (Bumper
cover disassembled) (Associated work)

As applicable

Replace left daytime driving lights LED
module (Associated work)

As applicable

And:
63 11 730

63 11 731

(*) Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
BMW Group’s AIR Application Resource for Flat Rate Labor Operation Codes
(**) To “determine the headlight assembly-related” flat rate labor operation codes that apply to the vehicle for
the repair being performed, and to obtain the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowance information for “all
the applicable flat rate operation codes” from the BMW Group AIR application resource, start by entering the
Chassis Number (the last seven (7) characters of the VIN, select the applicable Model if two or more vehicle
choices show), or enter the full VIN (17 characters), click on the “Search” button. Next, click on the “Flat
Rate Units” button and enter the flat rate labor operation code in the field to the right, click “Search” to
display the Flat Rate Unit Group detail choices.
Note: The “Replacing LED headlight” assembly labor operation code includes replacing the daytime driving
lights LED module (together with the assembly or separately), and when applicable, swapping the remaining
reuse items.

FEEDBACK REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical Feedback
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feedback in the rating box at the top of this bulletin
To submit feedback for the CLAIMS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Warranty Department, or use the chat available in the
Warranty Documentation Portal

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Parts Feedback

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To submit feedback for the PARTS section of this bulletin: Submit an IDS
ticket to the Parts Department

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