BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Technical Service Bulletin # 630810 Date: 100801 Lighting - Cracks In Headlamp Lens Cover SI B 63 08 10 Lights

BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Technical Service Bulletin # 630810 Date: 100801
Lighting - Cracks In Headlamp Lens Cover
SI B 63 08 10
Lights
August 2010
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Cracks in Headlamp Lens Cover
MODEL
E70 (X5) UP TO MARCH 21, 2010
SITUATION
Fine cracks are visible in the headlamp lens covers.
CAUSE
Stress cracks in the headlamp housing lens cover
CORRECTION
Check if the cracks in the affected headlamp can be attributed to external influences, such as a stone impact. This type of damage is not to be claimed
under warranty.
The cracks which appear due to stress in the lens cover are very fine, and can often be found in the lower area of the headlamp. Refer to the
attachment for typical examples of stress cracks.
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 500
If the cracks in the customer vehicle are as shown in the attachment, replace both left and right headlamps with updated parts that have a modified
lens cover and strengthened headlamp housing.
Control modules and bulbs from the faulty headlamps must be removed and installed on the new parts. For the repair instructions, refer to REP 63 12
015 and 63 12 017.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
ATTACHMENT
BMW X5 M (E70) V8-4.4L Turbo (S63) Page 501
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