How to retrofit FL indicator on pre FL

[bmwZ]

Then I have retrofitted the FL indicator side marker on my 2009 Z4 35i

This is the part numbers right and left:
63137303243
63137303244

This is how it looks like from BMW:








Then I separated the indicator in two pieces and sent it for the paint shop. It got back in a Maserati colour called "Grigio Mercury".


Then I mounted them together:


This tap is the only thing you have to do a modification on:


You can brake this tap off with just your fingers, the double sided tape from BMW is enough to get a really good stick to the fender:


Take the old indicator off, this was a little hard:


The connector is the same:


Then it is connected, then you just take off the security tape and pop it in to place:


Result:


The indicator work fine and there is no warnings on the instrument cluster

Good luck

 

[rayz4]

I like this mod/update, i`ll order these when i`m back off holiday.
Nice work BMWZ. What is next on your mod list

 

[Maniac]

How did you get the existing indicators out? Mine are due this week and if I could get a hint on how not to damage my car while getting these out, I'd appreciate it...

 

[TitanTim]

Great little Mod, definitely want to add these to mine as I always thought the indicator on the prefacelift looks a tad bland, as maniac mentioned can you say please how you removed the indicator, unsure if it says in the handbook or not for changing the bulb.

Tim.

 

[andysat]

Great mod!

 

[bigendbob]

Can it be pushed out from the inside if the wheel arch plastic is removed?
I'm a bit suprised BMW aren't being a bit mean and not supply these for a while as its one of the few obvious differences from the earlier model.
The original indicator does look a bit lost.

 

[aquazi]

Wow looks great... Love the colour much better then the chavvy chrome!


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[bmwZ]

I like this mod/update, i`ll order these when i`m back off holiday.
Nice work BMWZ. What is next on your mod list

Thanks Some new exhaust tips is on my mod list

 

[bmwZ]

How did you get the existing indicators out? Mine are due this week and if I could get a hint on how not to damage my car while getting these out, I'd appreciate it...

I used a plastic wedge to take it out from the outside of the fender. I think the originals also are led, so BMW does not build it simple to change these.

Heres a picture of the old one from behind:

 

[bmwZ]

Great mod!

Yes, I think they looks nicer than the original ones

 

[bmwZ]

Wow looks great... Love the colour much better then the chavvy chrome!


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Thanks, yes I think they look great in this grey colour. Wanted them first in black, but the painter messed up and painted them gray as I sprayed my grill in this Maserati grey colour as well :wink:

 

[Hizza]

Maniac - I don't know how to paste the link into this thread - but if you go to a thread by me starting "Does anyone know..." posted on 1st September 2012 and follow the replies to my query there's a link there to a thread on another forum with photos showing how to remove the side indicators. Basically all you need is a long, thin screwdriver applied from the inside of the engine bay/top of the wheel arch. One of mine had water in it and so I replaced. Hopefully this thoughtful, helpful and prompt reply will unduly influence you if you decide to sell your 313's! :wink:

 

[api330]

Look great my friend, May well fit a set to mine but get them carbon wrapped first any one priced them up in the UK ?

 

[Tonybz]

Look great my friend, May well fit a set to mine but get them carbon wrapped first any one priced them up in the UK ?

mate of mine has had a few motorbikes "rebuilt" and painted. check out Moto-Racepaint Baz on facebook. unbelievable paint and carbon.

 

[Wondermike]

Maniac - I don't know how to paste the link into this thread - but if you go to a thread by me starting "Does anyone know..." posted on 1st September 2012 and follow the replies to my query there's a link there to a thread on another forum with photos showing how to remove the side indicators.

This one http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41732

 

[cesela]

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[api330]

Rang BMW today about £100 (approx) for the pair but they are on back order

 

[TitanTim]

You can easily access the rear of the indicators with your fingers via the access gap at the top of the lower wings or if your fingers are too short a flat bladed screwdriver/trim removal tool. Just push on the clip to release the housing.





Tim.