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SIB 63 02 01: Exterior lighting service information
Exterior lighting service information on BMW E46/E53/E60/E61 and other models (2006–2011); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10037025 · Aug 2010 · also written SI B63 02 01, B630201
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
Procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 63 02 01 Also written: SI B63 02 01, B630201, 63 02 01, SIB-63-02-01, SI B630201 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10037025 |
| Document IDs filed | SIB-63-02-01 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 1 Series, 128i, 135i, 3 Series, 325CI, 325i, 328, 328i, 330CI, 330i, 335i, 5 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 6 Series, 650i, 7 Series, 7 Series, 740i, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, M3, M5, M6, X3, X3 SAV, X5, X5 SAV, X6, Z4 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 |
| Chassis | E46, E53, E60, E61, E63, E64, E65, E66, E70, E71, E82, E83, E85, E86, E88, E89, E90, E91, E92, E93, F01, F02, F07, F10, F25 |
| Engines | M54, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N73, S54, S65, S85 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Exterior Lighting |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (public data). BimmerBench is not affiliated with BMW or NHTSA. The title and description above are our own plain-English summary; the full bulletin is BMW's document, linked above.