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Installation Instructions
F 46 0103 EVA
The installation time is approx. 5 hours, but this may vary depending on the condition of the car and the
equipment in it.
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Important information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Installation and cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Xenon wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. To install the front right level sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5. To install the rear right level sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6. To install the xenon headlights and connect the bi-xenon light adapter cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. To install the xenon wiring harness and replace the light module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. To affix the warning sticker and assemble the car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9. Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10. Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11. To adjust the headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12. Circuit diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Important information
The retrofit kit is only for use within the dealership organisation.
This retrofit system may only be operated in ECE countries in conjunction with a headlight cleaning
system."
Target group
The target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on BMW cars with specialist
knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
All servicing, repair and installation work on BMW cars is completed at your own risk.
All work must be completed using the latest BMW repair manuals, servicing manuals, diagnostics
handbooks, circuit diagrams and work instructions in a rational order using the prescribed tools (special tools)
and observing current health and safety regulations.
Safety instructions
Before installation, please note the following:
All tightening torque values are to be taken from the current repair manuals and must be observed.
Ensure that cables and lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them and that they do not interfere with
the freedom of movement of other vehicle components.
If the specified PINs and chambers are occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be
used.
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1. Preparations
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2. Installation and cabling diagram
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3. Xenon wiring harness connection diagram
A3 A4
A2 A5
A1 A6
C1 B1
C C2 B2 B
C3 B3
D
F 46 0104 EVA
Item Description Signal Cable colour Connection location in the car Abbreviation / Slot
A1 Blade terminal contact --- GR/WS Light module on driver's side X12/19
A2 Blade terminal contact --- GR/GN Light module on driver's side X12/22
A3 Blade terminal contact --- GR/BR Light module on driver's side X12/23
A4 Blade terminal contact --- SW/GR Light module on driver's side X12/26
A5 Blade terminal contact --- SW/GN Light module on driver's side X12/14
A6 Blade terminal contact --- SW/WS Light module on driver's side X12/46
B 6-pin socket casing --- --- Level sensor front right X1451
B1 Blade terminal contact --- GR/WS Level sensor front right X1451/1
B2 Blade terminal contact --- GR/GN Level sensor front right X1451/4
B3 Blade terminal contact --- GR/BR Level sensor front right X1451/5
C 6-pin socket casing --- --- Level sensor rear right X13251
C1 Blade terminal contact --- SW/WS Level sensor rear right X13251/1
C2 Blade terminal contact --- SW/GN Level sensor rear right X13251/4
C3 Blade terminal contact --- SW/GR Level sensor rear right X13251/5
D Cable grommet --- --- Cable passage in the boot ---
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4. To install the front right level sensor
F 46 0094 EVA
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Secure the angle joint (1) to the hole (2) in the rocker arm
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5. To install the rear right level sensor
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3 Screw the holder (1) to the holes on the frame using two
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6. To install the xenon headlights and connect the bi-xenon light adapter cable
If a headlight cleaning system (SRA) also has to be installed in the car the xenon headlights must be
installed in conjunction with retrofitting the SRA."
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BMW 3 Series Compact (E46/5), on other models
the positions of the connectors (1) and (2) may
differ slightly."
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7. To install the xenon wiring harness and replace the light module
Lay the cables on the xenon wiring harness along the standard wiring harness and secure them so that
they do not interfere with any other components and do not cause any rattling noises."
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7. To install the xenon wiring harness and replace the light module
B1-B3
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7. To install the xenon wiring harness and replace the light module
1 (E46/5):
C1-C3 Route branches C1, SW/WS cable, C2, SW/GN cable
and C3, SW/GR cable from the right-hand footwell along
the door sill wiring harness towards the back and
continue along the battery cable through the cable
passage (1) into the boot.
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C1-C3
F 46 0091 EVA
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7. To install the xenon wiring harness and replace the light module
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(E46/5):
C1-C3 Thread branches C1 to C3 between the plastic cover (1)
and the underbody and secure it to the frame using a
cable tie with a clip (2).
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All models:
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8. To affix the warning sticker and assemble the car
Clean the cross member near the headlights and affix the
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warning sticker
Licht aus! Bedien. Anltg.
Lights off!
iApagar la luz!
Manual
Instrucciones
Reassemble the car by following the instructions for its
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Eteindre la lumière! Instruction
dismantling in reverse order.
F 46 0751 EVA
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9. Coding
In addition the retrofit system is stored in the central coding key of the IKE/instrument cluster.
The coding process is completed using the DIS/MoDiC and is completed automatically using the current
coding program in the “Retrofit” path.
The procedure is user-guided, simply follow the text instructions to complete the various steps.
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10. Function test
When the dipped headlight switch is activated the headlights must adjust automatically."
Test the function of the automatic headlight adjustment control by loading the front and then the rear of the
car (delay approx. 15 seconds).
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11. To adjust the headlights
Check the default setting of the headlights on the basis of the manufacturer’s information and adjust them if
necessary.
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12. Circuit diagram
A3
HSSV HSGV HSPV HSSH HSGH HSPH
22 19 23 14 46 26
X12
X1451 X13251
4 1 5 4 1 5
HSSV HSGV HSPV HSSH HSGH HSPH
B42 B64
F 46 0108 EVA
Legend
A3 Light module
B42 Level sensor front, headlight adjustment control
B64 Level sensor rear, headlight adjustment control
X12 54-pin plug on light module
X1451 6-pin socket casing, level sensor front, headlight adjustment control
X13251 6-pin socket casing, level sensor rear, headlight adjustment control
Cable colours
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GR grey
WS white
GN green
BR brown
SW black
GE yellow
BL blue
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