DIY: blackline taillight installation

Haasman · 12-08-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasman

Any suggestions?

Anyone have this problem?

Haasman

PS The Blacklines look great (and I ordered the headlight switch for rear-fogs)

I am still getting a bulb warning and all the lights are on and work .... any suggestions? Are the bulbs OK to use that come with the blacklines?

Haasman

Excellence · 12-09-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasman

I am still getting a bulb warning and all the lights are on and work .... any suggestions? Are the bulbs OK to use that come with the blacklines?

Haasman

Swap out the bulbs from the original one and fit it on.

Haasman · 12-09-2007, 02:39 PM

Thanks I will try that and report back.

Haasman

FrankoQ · 12-10-2007, 10:20 AM

I did the outside lights first and then the inner ones.
The removal of the liner took a while but once you know how those
things that hold the liner work, it was a breeze.

hipvspec · 12-22-2007, 07:38 PM

just did this to my neighbor's car! thank goes to longtran!

BIMMER//DRIMMER · 01-04-2008, 03:41 PM

i JUST got my blacklines done on my manoco blue e90...took about an hour. few wtf moments but with a little patience i got everything to fit tightly with some sunlight left in the day to stand back and admire the finished product!
thanks for the great write up!

nmcampbell · 01-16-2008, 04:19 AM

Yes, excellent write up. I picked up my 335i today, got the parts from the dealership and put the blacklines in after I washed the car...took me about 40 minutes. They look great. I have a question though, for anyone who can help. On the inner piece, does the very bottom red portion do ANYTHING? I turned on all the lights, had somebody step on the brake, etc. and never saw them light up...nor have I seen them lit up in anybody's pictures on here. Anyone?

tonmonde · 01-24-2008, 04:23 PM

Do i just pull on the 'emergency trunk release handle' to unlatch the wire connecting the lining?
thanks for all the great info!

3onDubs · 01-24-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tonmonde

Do i just pull on the 'emergency trunk release handle' to unlatch the wire connecting the lining?
thanks for all the great info!

Nope...you leave the lining on there. You don't have to completely remove it and set it aside or anything. Just remove the clips and move the lining slightly to the side enough to allow you to access the inner tail light.

Busha · 01-26-2008, 07:11 AM

Here is mine, trunk is not closed properly

Sorry for crappy camera phone

DrPowers · 01-30-2008, 09:45 AM

This Might have already been asked...

But is there a good place to get these parts?

FrankoQ · 01-31-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPowers

This Might have already been asked...

But is there a good place to get these parts?

Tischer BMW in Maryland.
new ones go for about $235

used ones for under $200

san~man · 01-31-2008, 03:32 PM

Follow Long's DIY and it's super easy. The hardest part is getting to the driver's side upper nut without cutting your hand all up.

GregL · 01-31-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nmcampbell

Yes, excellent write up. I picked up my 335i today, got the parts from the dealership and put the blacklines in after I washed the car...took me about 40 minutes. They look great. I have a question though, for anyone who can help. On the inner piece, does the very bottom red portion do ANYTHING? I turned on all the lights, had somebody step on the brake, etc. and never saw them light up...nor have I seen them lit up in anybody's pictures on here. Anyone?

Those serve two functions; the adaptive brake lights which come on when you decelerate faster than a certain set tolerance, and they operate as the rear fog lights outside of North America or if you swap your headlight switch for the Euro model with has the extra button.

cbad335 · 02-05-2008, 01:03 AM

Thanks for the DYI, longtran. Installed my blacklines tonight--no sweat, and I'm no mechanic. After reading this thread, I was worried about dropping the nuts into the recesses of the car, but that didn't happen. This was a relatively simple, straightforward install. Contrary to longtran's DYI, I actually found the battery (passenger) side slightly more difficult, being right handed. A good socket set w/ *metric* sockets and different length extensions helped. BTW, I used a glass of wine and a cigar instead of a can of squirt. Also, this mod looks so much better live than in pics. Even my GF, who thinks I'm nuts to change anything on my car, commented on how much better the blacklines look. It's like liposuction for the E90's ass!

JohnnyK · 03-06-2008, 03:56 PM

Looks awesome

My Blacklines just came today, I was going to have the dealer install them but after seeing this I think I might give it a try. Is there risk that this could cause a problem with the dealer regarding warranty?

longtran · 03-07-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyK

Looks awesome

My Blacklines just came today, I was going to have the dealer install them but after seeing this I think I might give it a try. Is there risk that this could cause a problem with the dealer regarding warranty?

nope, they are simple plug and play.

adbmw335 · 03-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Great DIY Longtran. I was able to do this under an hour taking my sweet old time. The hardest part was getting the plugs in/out but other than that it's really an easy DIY.

japac1 · 03-16-2008, 09:23 AM

Just installed my blacklines...finally. It was ridiculously simple. The car looks great!!

UdubBadger · 03-16-2008, 02:19 PM

sweet... im getting mine tomorrow. glad i found this. all i need now is a can of squirt.

who knows, maybe i'll mix it up and try a can of 50/50

doinoyou79 · 03-21-2008, 02:00 AM

My set was delivered today and got 'em installed in about an hour n' 10 minutes. I'd hafta say the hardest part was figuring out how to pluck those dang plugs out. I was paranoid about breaking them with a flathead screwdriver. So instead, I took a pair of flatnosed pliers, grabbed a hold of the plug and pulled right out with even pressure. Worked a hella lot easier IMO. Just a suggestion for future installations out there. But yea, looks great and well worth it!

UdubBadger · 03-22-2008, 04:35 PM

Heres a few before/after.

Couldn't find any Squirt so I had to improvise with some PBR

I love how they look... best $235 I've spent on the car!

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12-22-2007, 07:38 PM	#115
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nmcampbell On The Highway To Hell 3 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 335i jt blk/lemon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e90 335i [0.00]	Yes, excellent write up. I picked up my 335i today, got the parts from the dealership and put the blacklines in after I washed the car...took me about 40 minutes. They look great. I have a question though, for anyone who can help. On the inner piece, does the very bottom red portion do ANYTHING? I turned on all the lights, had somebody step on the brake, etc. and never saw them light up...nor have I seen them lit up in anybody's pictures on here. Anyone?
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01-24-2008, 04:23 PM	#118
tonmonde First Lieutenant 7 Rep 312 Posts Drives: F22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Do i just pull on the 'emergency trunk release handle' to unlatch the wire connecting the lining? thanks for all the great info!
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01-26-2008, 07:11 AM	#120
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01-30-2008, 09:45 AM	#121
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01-31-2008, 03:32 PM	#123
san~man Tired 131 Rep 2,673 Posts Drives: BMW-less Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	Follow Long's DIY and it's super easy. The hardest part is getting to the driver's side upper nut without cutting your hand all up. __________________ BMW-less
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02-05-2008, 01:03 AM	#125
cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	Thanks for the DYI, longtran. Installed my blacklines tonight--no sweat, and I'm no mechanic. After reading this thread, I was worried about dropping the nuts into the recesses of the car, but that didn't happen. This was a relatively simple, straightforward install. Contrary to longtran's DYI, I actually found the battery (passenger) side slightly more difficult, being right handed. A good socket set w/ metric sockets and different length extensions helped. BTW, I used a glass of wine and a cigar instead of a can of squirt. Also, this mod looks so much better live than in pics. Even my GF, who thinks I'm nuts to change anything on my car, commented on how much better the blacklines look. It's like liposuction for the E90's ass!
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03-06-2008, 03:56 PM	#126
JohnnyK Mr. Magoo 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: (E90) 07/328xi Barrique Red Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome My Blacklines just came today, I was going to have the dealer install them but after seeing this I think I might give it a try. Is there risk that this could cause a problem with the dealer regarding warranty?
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03-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#128
adbmw335 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Great DIY Longtran. I was able to do this under an hour taking my sweet old time. The hardest part was getting the plugs in/out but other than that it's really an easy DIY.
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03-16-2008, 09:23 AM	#129
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