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2008 BMW M5 GS653BZ
Lights - Repair
2008 BMW M5 GS653BZSECTION Lights - Repair
- Headlight Adjustment
- 63 10... Adjust the fog lights (with electronic headlight adjustment device MAHA Lite 3)
- 63 10... Adjust the high-beam headlight (with electronic headlight adjustment device MAHA Lite 3)
- 63 10... Adjust the low-beam headlight (with MAHA Lite 3 headlight adjustment device from software release version V 0.76...)
- 63 10... Adjust the low-beam headlight (with MAHA Lite 3 headlight adjustment device from software release version V 0.78...)
- 63 10... Test requirements for headlight vertical aim adjustment
- 63 10... Transparent screens of different headlight types (halogen, xenon, LED)
- 63 10 004 Adjusting headlights
- 63 10 014 Adjusting fog lamps
- Headlights
- 63 12... Headlight fogging fault pattern
- 63 11... Installing headlight repair kit
- 63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)
- 63 12 012 Removing and installing right headlight (xenon headlight)
- 63 12 015 Removing and installing left headlight (adaptive headlight)
- 63 12 016 Replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)
- 63 12 017 Removing and installing/replacing right headlight (adaptive headlight)
- 63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight
- 63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight
- 63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight
- 63 12 871 Replacing right ignition unit for right xenon headlight
- 63 12 895 Replacing electronics box/control unit for left adaptive headlight
- 63 12 896 Replacing drive/electronics box for right adaptive headlight
- 63 12 950 Replacing a lower holder for headlight mounting
- 67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlight)
- Turn Signal Indicator Lights
- Rear Light Cluster
- Brake Lights
- License Plate Lights
- Interior Lights
- 63 31.. Overview of interior lights
- 63 31 000 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (front)
- 63 31 003 Removing and installing/replacing complete ceiling light (rear)
- 63 31 020 Removing and installing/replacing footwell light
- 63 31 050 Removing and installing/replacing mirror light
- 63 31 080 Removing and installing/replacing luggage compartment light
- 63 31 150 Removing and installing/replacing glovebox light
- 63 31 160 Removing and installing/replacing door mirror light (M5)
- 63 31 180 Replacing LED for front door trim panel light
- 63 31 182 Replacing LED for front inside door opener
- 63 31 191 Replacing LED for rear door trim panel light
- 63 31 193 Replacing LED for rear inside door opener
- 63 31 210 Removing and installing/replacing rear reading light
- Light Bulbs
- 63 99... Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights)
- 63 99... Instructions for replacing light bulbs (interior lights)
- 63 99... Notes for replacing the protective cap of the headlight
- 63 99... Replacing bulb for rear make-up mirror
- 63 99... Replacing door handle fibre optic cable (long version or from 03/2007)
- 63 99... Replacing fibre optic cable in door trim panel (long version or from 03/2007)
- 63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on left
- 63 99 003 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on right
- 63 99 072 Replacing halogen bulb for headlight on left
- 63 99 073 Replacing halogen bulb for headlight on right
- 63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left xenon headlight
- 63 99 077 Replacing bulb for right xenon headlight
- 63 99 132 Replacing bulb for side marker lamp, front left
- 63 99 133 Replacing bulb for side marker lamp, front right
- 63 99 155 Replacing bulb for front left side light (xenon headlight) (from 03/2007)
- 63 99 156 Replacing bulb for front right side light (xenon headlight) (from 03/2007)
- 63 99 160 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) turning light
- 63 99 201 Replacing halogen bulb for left or right front fog lamp
- 63 99 273 Replacing bulb for turn indicator, front left
- 63 99 275 Replacing bulb for turn indicator, front right
- 63 99 295 Replacing bulb for auxiliary turn signal light, front left or right
- 63 99 315 Replacing bulb(s) for left or right rear light (Saloon)
- 63 99 401 Replacing bulb for left or right license plate light
- 63 99 431 Replacing bulb for front ceiling light
- 63 99 432 Replacing bulb for rear ceiling light
- 63 99 433 Replacing bulb for rear reading light
- 63 99 437 Replacing bulb for footwell light (underside of door)
- 63 99 437 Replacing light bulb for footwell light
- 63 99 445 Replacing bulb(s) for mirror light
- 63 99 452 Replacing light bulb for luggage compartment lighting
- 63 99 461 Replacing bulb for glovebox light
- 63 99 495 Replacing LED for left or right door handle/door compartment light (up to 03/2007)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.