Facelift Rear Lights Retrofit - BMW 5 Series Saloon (G30) and Touring (G31) - Installation Instructions

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Installation instructions for retrofitting facelift rear lights on BMW 5 Series Saloon (G30) and Touring (G31). Applies only to cars produced before LCI and provides kit part numbers, installation time guidance, key safety and work-order requirements, and coding considerations that affect total retrofitting costs. Includes important notes for qualified specialists, troubleshooting time limits, required special tools, ordering items not supplied in the retrofit kit, and a structured procedure with preparation steps and connection diagram details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1. Parts list for retrofit kit

Legend

Section 2. Preparatory work

Section 3. Connection diagram

Section 4. Connecting and installing the LED rear lights

Section 5. Concluding work and coding

Original BMW Parts and Accessories. Installation Instructions. Facelift Rear Lights Retrofit. BMW 5 Series Saloon (G30) BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) Installation instructions only valid for cars before LCI Retrofit kit number 63 13 5 A2A EC0 Facelift rear lights retrofit kit G30 63 13 5 A2A EC1 Facelift rear lights retrofit kit G31 Installation time The installation time is approx. 2.5 hours. This may vary depending on the condition of the car and its equipment package. The installation time shown does not include any time spent on programming/coding. The calculation of the total costs for the programming time must be factored into the calculation of retrofitting costs (must not be invoiced under the warranty) . Important information These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the BMW dealership organisation and by authorised BMW service companies. These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified specialist staff trained on BMW cars with the relevant expert knowledge. All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, wiring diagrams, servicing manuals and work instructions, in a logical order, using the prescribed tools (special tools), and observing current health and safety regulations. If you experience installation or functional problems, restrict troubleshooting to approx. 0.5 hours for mechanical work and 1.0 hours for electrical work. To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, please send an inquiry to the technical parts support team. Quote the following information: – VIN, – retrofit kit part number, – a detailed description of the problem, – any work already carried out. Please do not archive the printout of these installation instructions. The current version can be found in the EPC. Pictograms ! Denotes instructions that draw your attention to dangers. Denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features. Denotes the end of the instruction or other text. © BMW AG, Munich 01 29 5 A2B 384 03/2021 (Z/Z) 1.3 1/9 Installation information Ensure that the cables and/or lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs incurred by this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG. Additional cables/wires that are installed must be secured with cable ties. If the specified PIN chambers are occupied, bridges, double crimps, or twin-lead terminals must be used. All illustrations show LHD ( left-hand drive) cars; proceed in the same way on RHD (right-hand drive) cars. Ordering instructions The following parts are not supplied in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately (see EPC for part numbers and details): – MQS socket contact E (4 x) – GREY cable 0.35 mm2 F (12 metres) – Cable ties G (15 x) – Gutter cover on left side panel J – Gutter cover on right side panel K Special tools required Refer to the relevant ISTA/AIR repair manual for details of the special tool required. © BMW AG, Munich 01 29 5 A2B 384 03/2021 (Z/Z) 1.3 2/9 Table of contents Section Page 1. Parts list for retrofit kit ......................................................................... 4 2. Preparatory work .............................................................................. 5 3. Connection diagram ........................................................................... 6 4. Connecting and installing the LED rear lights .................................................... 7 5. Concluding work and coding ................................................................... 9 © BMW AG, Munich 01 29 5 A2B 384 03/2021 (Z/Z) 1.3 3/9 1. Parts list for retrofit kit Legend A Side panel rear light, left (photograph shows an example of the rear light on the G30) B Side panel rear light, right (photograph shows an example of the rear light on the G30) C Boot lid rear light, left (photograph shows an example of the rear light on the G30) D Boot lid rear ligh

FAQs

Which vehicles do these installation instructions apply to?

They are valid for BMW 5 Series Saloon (G30) and Touring (G31) and only for cars before LCI. Always follow the required work order and use the latest BMW repair documentation.

What is the expected installation time for this retrofit?

The installation time is approx. 2.5 hours. The total cost calculation must also include any programming/coding time, which is not included in the shown installation time.

What additional parts are not supplied in the retrofit kit and must be ordered separately?

Parts not supplied include the MQS socket contacts E (4x), grey cable 0.35 mm2 F (12 metres), cable ties G (15x), and gutter covers for the left and right side panels/panels as specified for G30.

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