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Lighting - 3rd Brake Comes Loose From Rear Window

SI B63 16 06
Body Equipment

November 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
3rd Brake Light Comes Loose From Rear Window

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) produced in 08/06 and 09/06

SITUATION
The third brake light, located at the top, center of the rear window, may come loose from the window.

CAUSE
The brake light is secured to the rear window via 2 mounting tabs which are bonded to the glass. One or both of these tabs may not have adequate adhesion.

CORRECTION
If one or both of the mounting tabs comes loose from the rear glass, the rear window must be replaced. Attempting to bond the tabs back onto the glass is not an acceptable repair.

PROCEDURE
Follow the procedure in repair instruction RA 51 31 200 to replace the rear window.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code Refer to KSD

Labor Operation: Refer to KSD
Labor Allowance: Refer to KSD





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