BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
 





 

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-10-2012, 05:07 PM   #1
Dackelone
European Editor
Dackelone's Avatar
Germany
10511
Rep
22,992
Posts

Drives: N54 e82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bayern, Germany

iTrader: (1)

Arrow DIY installing LCI tail lights (Blacklines)...

I thought I would put together a little DIY in how to install LCI tails on a pre LCI car.

This is a super easy job to do. All you need is an 8mm deep 1/4 socket/ratchet and a flat blade screw driver or panel removal tool(to remove the carpet plugs) for the trunk liner.

Here we go...



This video might help you see what all is involved with the swap... I did not remove the rubber trunk seal though. You can use your finger to go around the rubber part of the new tail lights.


Name:  IMG_9214.jpg
Views: 36217
Size:  141.5 KB

Name:  IMG_9208.jpg
Views: 35506
Size:  164.1 KB

Name:  IMG_9205.jpg
Views: 35601
Size:  228.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9207.jpg
Views: 35453
Size:  157.8 KB

Name:  IMG_9215.jpg
Views: 36095
Size:  288.2 KB

Name:  IMG_9218.jpg
Views: 41843
Size:  97.5 KB

Name:  IMG_9219.jpg
Views: 35106
Size:  111.1 KB

Name:  IMG_9229.jpg
Views: 34866
Size:  89.0 KB

Name:  IMG_9230.jpg
Views: 34877
Size:  113.5 KB

Name:  IMG_9235.jpg
Views: 34890
Size:  114.2 KB

Name:  IMG_9237.jpg
Views: 34632
Size:  90.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9238.jpg
Views: 34753
Size:  170.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9239.jpg
Views: 34559
Size:  183.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9240.jpg
Views: 34595
Size:  166.4 KB

Name:  IMG_9241.jpg
Views: 34494
Size:  153.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9242.jpg
Views: 34504
Size:  162.8 KB

Name:  IMG_9244.jpg
Views: 34366
Size:  140.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9267.jpg
Views: 34664
Size:  178.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9271.jpg
Views: 34386
Size:  135.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9284.jpg
Views: 46346
Size:  137.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9285.jpg
Views: 34675
Size:  122.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9282.jpg
Views: 46761
Size:  121.6 KB

Name:  IMG_9298.jpg
Views: 34189
Size:  155.8 KB

Name:  IMG_9304.jpg
Views: 34145
Size:  171.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9306.jpg
Views: 34114
Size:  114.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9308.jpg
Views: 34166
Size:  114.7 KB

Name:  IMG_9317.jpg
Views: 34000
Size:  122.9 KB

Name:  IMG_9321.jpg
Views: 34341
Size:  148.7 KB

Name:  IMG_9318.jpg
Views: 34040
Size:  120.5 KB

Name:  IMG_9323.jpg
Views: 34111
Size:  96.4 KB

Name:  IMG_9333.jpg
Views: 33967
Size:  173.6 KB

Name:  IMG_9335.jpg
Views: 33837
Size:  178.8 KB

Name:  IMG_9337.jpg
Views: 33653
Size:  179.1 KB

Name:  IMG_9339.jpg
Views: 33656
Size:  157.3 KB

Note: no DOT stamping!
Name:  IMG_9360.jpg
Views: 33882
Size:  105.3 KB

Name:  IMG_9365.jpg
Views: 36301
Size:  124.8 KB

Name:  IMG_9327.jpg
Views: 34015
Size:  145.2 KB


Here are my LCI "sports". Looks like BMW makes three versions of the LCI for our cars. The standard clear versions (OE), then the Blacklines which are much darker and then these "sports" with a lightly smoked color. Take a look at the turn signal indicator to see the difference in darkness.

I have a US spec 135i (Jan/2010) production with Xenon and AHL (adaptive headlights). IF you want these slightly smoked ones... you also need the parts guy to select "sport" under the tail light options. Here are the part numbers for my lights...

BMW Blackline LCI tail light part numbers:

63217327273
63217327274


price was 136 euros each w/o MwsT 19% sales tax.

or...

a better deal is to order BMW's Blackline LCI kit which come with both tail lights at a slightly discounted price point.

BMW p/n 63212225282


http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...63&fg=20&hl=11

A lot of 1Addicts order thier Blacklines from Schiedermann.de
http://www.schmiedmann.com/632122252...uctnumber.aspx


Blackline LCI Taillight Group Buy *Feeler*
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=674384
Appreciate 2
FIRSTM143.50
      07-10-2012, 05:34 PM   #2
Eddie135
N55 Commando
Eddie135's Avatar
Australia
55
Rep
797
Posts

Drives: 135i - DCT - N55
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Melbourne

iTrader: (0)

Good write up on the DIY bro...
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2012, 06:51 PM   #3
BSM 135i
Colonel
BSM 135i's Avatar
No_Country
204
Rep
2,229
Posts

Drives: 08' BSM E82
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cali

iTrader: (23)

Nice writeup! I want to do the lci swap but was gonna go with the oe's since I didn't like how dark the blacklines are so I'm glad to know they have these "sports" that arent as dark. Are the part numbers you listed for the "sports"?
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2012, 07:03 PM   #4
Dackelone
European Editor
Dackelone's Avatar
Germany
10511
Rep
22,992
Posts

Drives: N54 e82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bayern, Germany

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BSM 135i View Post
Nice writeup! I want to do the lci swap but was gonna go with the oe's since I didn't like how dark the blacklines are so I'm glad to know they have these "sports" that arent as dark. Are the part numbers you listed for the "sports"?
,,,turns out the sports ARE the same as the Blacklines. They really aren't as dark as I thought they be. I rather like them. So only two LCI versions... regular and Blacklines.

LCI tail lights- can you retrofit them to an 08/08 E82
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...512006&page=12
Appreciate 0
      07-10-2012, 07:27 PM   #5
dan_brooks
Private
dan_brooks's Avatar
Australia
2
Rep
79
Posts

Drives: '09 135i Manual
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Brisbane

iTrader: (0)

Good write up!

I did this yesterday with my Blacklines, and it took all of 30mins from start to finish - very simple install!

Work has blocked the video, but one thing I recommend is to test the lights before bolting them back up tight...

Thanks Dackel!
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2012, 02:19 PM   #6
Pol
Major
Pol's Avatar
Belgium
1116
Rep
1,407
Posts

Drives: M2 CS BMS DCT August 2020
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Hey Dack, did you disconnect the negative pole of the battery before starting the job ?
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2012, 02:26 PM   #7
Dackelone
European Editor
Dackelone's Avatar
Germany
10511
Rep
22,992
Posts

Drives: N54 e82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bayern, Germany

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pol View Post
Hey Dack, did you disconnect the negative pole of the battery before starting the job ?

No. I simply unplugged each connector (two per tail light) and mounted the new Blacklines. This is a super easy swap.
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2012, 02:27 PM   #8
Pol
Major
Pol's Avatar
Belgium
1116
Rep
1,407
Posts

Drives: M2 CS BMS DCT August 2020
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
No. I simply unplugged each connector (two per tail light) and mounted the new Blacklines. This is a super easy swap.
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2012, 02:29 PM   #9
Dackelone
European Editor
Dackelone's Avatar
Germany
10511
Rep
22,992
Posts

Drives: N54 e82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bayern, Germany

iTrader: (1)

Here are some new daylight pics of my Blacklines. I really like the new tails...


Name:  IMG_0003.jpg
Views: 33405
Size:  156.6 KB

Name:  IMG_0004.jpg
Views: 33310
Size:  162.7 KB

Name:  IMG_0006.jpg
Views: 33227
Size:  138.7 KB

Name:  IMG_0010.jpg
Views: 34784
Size:  255.4 KB

Name:  IMG_0011.jpg
Views: 33023
Size:  257.7 KB

Name:  IMG_0007.jpg
Views: 33161
Size:  252.0 KB
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2012, 04:13 PM   #10
Canasian
It has finally arrived. It's pretty cute!
United_States
1
Rep
93
Posts

Drives: 2013 135is Space Gray DCT
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Washington

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 BMW 135is  [0.00]
Great photos and write-up Dackel thanks! Can you do daytime pics with the lights on?
Appreciate 0
      07-12-2012, 04:21 PM   #11
Dackelone
European Editor
Dackelone's Avatar
Germany
10511
Rep
22,992
Posts

Drives: N54 e82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bayern, Germany

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Canasian View Post
Great photos and write-up Dackel thanks! Can you do daytime pics with the lights on?
Sure, will do.
Appreciate 0
      07-14-2012, 04:23 PM   #12
.b0link
Private First Class
14
Rep
232
Posts

Drives: 2012 LMB 135i
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Rota, Spain

iTrader: (1)

Man those contrast awesome with Silver!
Appreciate 0
      07-15-2012, 10:01 PM   #13
froop
Colonel
froop's Avatar
Australia
171
Rep
2,682
Posts

Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Sydney, Australia

iTrader: (3)

Great write up Dack.

I've ordered a pair for my Alpine White 135i vert and I can not wait for them to arrive so Ican install them. Will post some pics when I do.
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2012, 08:54 AM   #14
Dackelone
European Editor
Dackelone's Avatar
Germany
10511
Rep
22,992
Posts

Drives: N54 e82
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bayern, Germany

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Canasian View Post
Great photos and write-up Dackel thanks! Can you do daytime pics with the lights on?

It was an overcast and rainy weekend here in Bayern. I was down in Berchtesgaden - but it was daylight! lol FYI... my AE have been coded to run slightly brighter than normal(stock AE bulbs).


Name:  IMG_1293.jpg
Views: 33397
Size:  322.4 KB

Name:  IMG_1294.jpg
Views: 33212
Size:  294.4 KB

Name:  IMG_1297.jpg
Views: 33160
Size:  192.6 KB

Name:  IMG_1281.jpg
Views: 33044
Size:  277.9 KB
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2012, 10:15 AM   #15
TheSt|G
Resident Tamed Racing Driver
TheSt|G's Avatar
United_States
292
Rep
4,697
Posts

Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Outside Philly

iTrader: (2)

I would just mention that when you are installing, don't be concerned if they appear to not line up with the body panels initially. The tightening down performs a surprisingly large amount of alignment.
__________________
2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2012, 12:13 PM   #16
Canasian
It has finally arrived. It's pretty cute!
United_States
1
Rep
93
Posts

Drives: 2013 135is Space Gray DCT
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Washington

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 BMW 135is  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
It was an overcast and rainy weekend here in Bayern. I was down in Berchtesgaden - but it was daylight! lol FYI... my AE have been coded to run slightly brighter than normal(stock AE bulbs).


Attachment 721715

Attachment 721716

Attachment 721717

Attachment 721718
Looks awesome! I also appreciate a nice lush green environment. Thanks!
Appreciate 0
      07-16-2012, 12:37 PM   #17
J-Sin
The Artist
J-Sin's Avatar
United_States
63
Rep
927
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90-LCI & 2008 E82
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Yorktown, VA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 BMW 135i  [0.00]
2011 BMW 328i  [10.00]
i LOLed at this write up. You definitely made this procedure idiot proof. 6 photos of you pulling the old tail lights off. HAHA

Thanks for the write up bro, good stuff. You Airforce or Army? I just got back to the states last year from a long tour of Italy.
__________________

Betty White - 2011 E90LCI 328i - SOLD
Black Betty - 2008 E82 135i

Appreciate 0
      07-18-2012, 06:35 AM   #18
1_dez
Private
Australia
4
Rep
94
Posts

Drives: 1er
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Vic

iTrader: (0)

thanks for the write up it made my life a whole lot easier - although it did take me 2 hours to install them

basically i ran into a problem, where the one of the DRL's (or __ they are called) was not automatically turning on when i flicked the lights on.. i ended up taking it off and figured out the top light on its own, is where the DRL gets its electricity from, i cleaned the terminals and made sure the light plug was in correctly and bingo!
Appreciate 0
      07-24-2012, 07:03 AM   #19
Swadeness
Captain
75
Rep
642
Posts

Drives: 2011 135i
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: enroute

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 135i  [0.00]
Looks good man, I'm looking forward to seeing them in person.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-23-2012, 05:48 PM   #20
Oni_
Private
1
Rep
82
Posts

Drives: ...
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Colorado Springs

iTrader: (1)

Thanks Dackelone. It made my process easier than it already was to know what I needed to pull back, and what I could leave alone.

Just don't drop your socket if using a ratchet - as that added a good 10-15 minutes to retrieve below the carpet.
Appreciate 0
      08-30-2012, 08:02 AM   #21
froop
Colonel
froop's Avatar
Australia
171
Rep
2,682
Posts

Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Sydney, Australia

iTrader: (3)

I just installed mine tonight

I have an 09/08 build E88 135i and they work perfectly. No need for any coding or FRM etc.

Just one thing to note. There is a little play in where the screws sit as its a square shaped hole. This allows you to shift the light slightly when fitting it so you can ensure an even alignment around all the sides. If you just screw it in you'll find on one side there's no gap at all and the other side there's a large unsightly gap depending on how it was sitting when you tightened it. Get it right the first time so you don't have to take it apart and do it again.

Ask me how I know!
__________________
Appreciate 0
      08-30-2012, 04:33 PM   #22
Section147
Good To Be Alive!
Section147's Avatar
United_States
13
Rep
617
Posts

Drives: Lotsa Stuff
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: The North Coast

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
1). Ordered from ECS Tuning yesterday.

2). UPS shows up at my door this afternoon.

3). Half-hour later:



Love the look. Very subtle. Wasn't going for the can-of-tint-spray or the Lamin-x-type wrap effect. As someone mentioned (Dack?),
the look is very much like a VW tail. Very nicely smoked...classy. It separates the tails (especially on a red car) better that the ones
that came on the vehicle.

Last edited by Section147; 09-27-2012 at 05:37 PM..
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:03 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST