Installing the low beam sensor

2023 BMW M3 CompetitionSECTION Installing the low beam sensor
  • Feed the low beam sensor (1)  in the bracket (2)  in the arrow direction
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  • Press in the low beam sensor (2)  at the retaining spring (3)  in the center
  • Successively press down the retaining springs (4)  on each side to lock it
  • Connect connector (1) 
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  • Check if air pockets are visible

    Visible shades (1)  and (2)  are not air pockets but rather the optical element of the sensor. The shades do not represent any functional limitation

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Follow-up work 

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