61 35 285 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Light Module

2010 BMW 650i 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION 61 35 285 Removing and Installing (Replacing) Light Module
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection)  . See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) 

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: Identifying Catch & Light Module
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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, Light Module & Catch
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection
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Replacement: 

Carry out programming/coding  . See VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND CODING 

RENDER: 1.0x

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