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Subject: Foot well lights retrofit AKA 750 lights! (Long) Author: homerraas as Edwin : 12209 posts Posted on: 2007-04-24 12:25:28

So Cleanride740il and all the other members for BB here is the write up for installing 750I Foot well lights!

Parts used:
2x 63316962040 $9 each
1x 51458166683 $4 (btw you will only find this part if you select a 750!)

See this post on how to remove the panels:
Panel removal

First we start with some fun tools!
Not sure if it’s still available in the USA but I love this little thing!







So I used the cutting toolright side)



After this I used a sander to get it smooth.



Made a Test fit: (front and rear)





On to the drivers side:

I used the the cut out piece as a template to cut the other panel.





On the back of the panel the foam is pre cut in the factory so it's easy to get it out!





After cutting and sanding made a test fit. (front and rear)







The dealer gave me some wire with small connectors on it so this saves me some time!







Now comes the hard part!
We start on the right side.
Remove door plate and cover on the right side, pull back the rubber.



Now you see a box! damn how do I get to the wire?!
Remove the bos with 2 8mm bolts and flip it aside.



The arrow shows were the cables from the door are.




The arrow shows were the cables from the door are hidden.
I removed the light from the door to see what color it was, in my case (can very from car to car) it was the red/blue wire and brown (for negative)





I removed some cable shielding to get room to attach some 3M clamps, these are great you do not need to cut any wire!




Connect the wires and make a test!



Now put it all back the way you found it and your half way!
If you do not mind the light going every where leave it!
If you do mind use the cap 51458166683 $4.




Damn I better hurry with the other side someone is watching me!



Ok back to business!
The drivers side is way easier!
Just have a look up and you will see the door cables!



Gently pull the cables and it will come out some, this will give you some room to use the clamps.
BTW also removed bottom door lights to check wire color, it was the same (Reb/blue.



Put it all back the way you found it!
And make a test!




It's a small mod with lots of plesure and rich feeling being able to see your feet! ;-)

Dang she looks good!





Edwin
The Netherlands
735i 3.5 V8 Euro 2001
High Executive
Full leather
Xenon + Angel Eyes
Double glazing
16:9
DVD Nav
Satellite Digital TV (in motion)
Style 95 19" rims
SES voice control
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• Foot well lights retrofit AKA 750 lights! (Long) (pic) (url) - Edwin 2007-04-24 12:25:28 (5044 views)
  • Good work Edwin and nice write up. (nt) - RobinK 2007-04-25 04:13:40 (161 views)
  • Now, where have I seen something like this before? Oh yeah - E38.org... (url) - WTH 2007-04-24 19:26:41 (199 views)
    • Yep, read that one! just wanted to make it complete! thanks :-) (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-25 02:14:47 (160 views)
  • Nice job Edwin. I kinda like my cabin to be dark when I'm flying at night and - beechy 2007-04-24 18:23:13 (186 views)
    • In my car they go off after a few seconds of the doors being closed. (nt) - Buck99750iL 2007-04-24 18:27:17 (159 views)
      • Aha! So they come on just long enough for you to see where to put your feet..:0) (nt) - beechy 2007-04-24 18:31:40 (171 views)
        • You got it my friend! (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 18:33:06 (145 views)
          • I need those lights man. I'm always putting my feet where they don't belong..;0) (nt) - beechy 2007-04-25 00:01:10 (170 views)
      • Thanks for answering for me Buck! yes the goes out or does your light say on - Edwin 2007-04-24 18:30:00 (145 views)
        • No...my car's not that cool man. No footy lights for me. (nt) - beechy 2007-04-24 18:32:53 (150 views)
        • Thanks for answering for me Buck! yes they go out or does your light say on? (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 18:30:48 (179 views)
  • As promised night pics with and without foot well lights! (pic) - Edwin 2007-04-24 15:51:15 (431 views)
    • And the PDF file. (url) - Edwin 2007-04-24 16:22:44 (213 views)
      • DavidC can you post the PDF on E38 please? not the link (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 16:23:37 (152 views)
    • Nice! I can't believe they all didnt have this OEM. (nt) - Buck99750iL 2007-04-24 15:59:47 (160 views)
      • Yep they did only some lucky SOB with a 750iL ;-) (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 16:16:48 (155 views)
  • WOW I'm impressed, Great job Edwin!! (nt) - Blue740i 2007-04-24 14:08:10 (173 views)
  • Nice! E38 doesn't have this as OE ? E24 did. (nt) - bmw635 2007-04-24 13:52:41 (169 views)
  • Awesome Job! I highly suggest doing the rears now :o) (nt) - Buck99750iL 2007-04-24 13:41:27 (157 views)
    • YGM! mister Buck AKA movie star! (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 13:45:30 (152 views)
      • YGM back sir! (nt) - Buck99750iL 2007-04-24 13:50:08 (156 views)
  • Great write up. How long did it take you? (nt) - Bayou Bimmer 2007-04-24 13:33:32 (159 views)
    • I did a combo with the A/C filters. - Edwin 2007-04-24 13:42:18 (195 views)
  • Lookin good G! Def E38 worthy. (nt) - Ed 2007-04-24 13:11:24 (157 views)
  • David C This should go on E38.ORG because he shows were to - cleanride740il 2007-04-24 13:07:15 (160 views)
  • Edwin High 5 good job good wite up!! - cleanride740il 2007-04-24 12:58:49 (146 views)
    • Thank you all! a deep bow to myself ;-) BTW Tyrone I did this because you - Edwin 2007-04-24 13:19:06 (131 views)
  • Will ad some night pics, dark in about 2 hours. (nt) - Edwin 2007-04-24 12:49:03 (188 views)
  • Great write up! E38.org worthy! - LJBimmers 2007-04-24 12:32:48 (164 views)