Installation Of Xenon Headlight Wiring Harness - BMW E39 Manual Del Usuario

2.4 Installation of xenon headlight wiring harness

Notes
Refer to general information as well as safety notes in Section 1.
Preparation
Print out fault code memory
Disconnect battery
Remove front right wheel
Expose wipe/wash reservoir on right-hand A-pillar behind the wheelhouse cover and remove wipe/wash
reservoir
Expose light module at right-hand A-pillar in vehicle interior
Expose ground terminal point in front area of right-hand entrance
Open out fold-out page!
Fig. A
The figure shows the front passenger's footwell. Fold back carpet (1) in front passenger's footwell on left next to
A-pillar and remove cover (2).
Fig. B
Only for vehicles up to production date 9/98 equipped with SA 500 headlight washer system in
series production.
Mark hole (1) at distance A and in centre with respect to existing rubber grommet (2), centre punch and drill a
30 mm dia. hole (1) using a step drill. Debur hole, carefully remove drill swarf and treat blank points with BMW
approved corrosion protection measures.
A = 25 mm
Take particular care while drilling to ensure that the cables and hoses in the front right wheelhouse are not
damaged.
Fig. C
Only for vehicles from production date 9/98 equipped with SA 500 headlight washer system in series
production.
Mark hole (1) in centre of recess (2), centre punch and drill a 30 mm dia. hole (1) using a step drill. Debur hole,
carefully remove drill swarf and treat blank points with BMW approved corrosion protection measures.
Take particular care while drilling to ensure that the cables and hoses in the front right wheelhouse are not
damaged.
Fig. D
Only on vehicles with retrofitted SA 500 headlight washer system.
Press grommet (1) into vehicle interior and then push back connector (2) for washer fluid pump of headlight washer
system through opening into vehicle interior.
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