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SUBJECT
Service Action: Replace Rear Lamps, or Replace Rear Lamp Seals
MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series) up to October 12, 2009
SITUATION
The seals on the rear lamps emit a gas that causes damage to the electrical connectors on the LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) inside the rear lamp. In some cases, the LEDs become inoperative.
CAUSE
Unsuitable seal material
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves E82 and E88 (1 Series) vehicles which were produced from August 20, 2007 to October 12, 2009.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Service Action completed or is affected by this Service Action, first check the B-pillar label for code number 564. If code number 564 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 564 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
CORRECTION
Inspect both rear lamps and, depending on the result, replace the seals or the lamps on both sides of the vehicle.
PROCEDURE
Turn on the vehicle exterior lighting and check if the tail lights in both rear lamps are functioning correctly.
If both tail lights are working, replace the seals on both rear lamps (a total of 4 seals). Before installing the new seals, fully remove the original seals and be sure that residue does not fall into the rear light. Refer to Repair Instruction REP 63 21 101 "Replace sealing frame for rear light on the left or right".
No further work is necessary.
If one or both tail lights are inoperative, replace both of the rear lamps (always replace both, even if only one tail light has failed). Refer to Repair Instruction REP 63 21 180 "Remove and refit/replace the rear light on the left or right".
Dispose of the removed lamps in such a way so as to prevent reuse.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
63 21 7 285 537
Seal repair kit
1
or
63 21 4 871 751
Left and right rear lamp repair kit
1
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