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61 35 285 Removing and installing (replacing) light module

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unlock catch (1) and feed out/remove light module (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Make sure light module (2) is correctly seated in mounting (3) and catch (1).

Fig 1: Removing Light Module
G04761668Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If necessary, unlock catch (1) and remove cover (2) from light module (3).

Installation: 

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated on light module (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover From Light Module
G04761669Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection
G04761670Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING .