🔧Upgrade your BMW 1 Series to facelift level by replacing the rear tailgate, front bumper, and headlights.
🔌Learn how to wire new power cables and repin connectors to make the new components work.
💡Discover the importance of coding and how it enables the functionality of the upgraded features.
🌟Achieve a sleek finish by hiding the new wiring and following the original manufacturer's path.
🔍Understand the necessary steps to upgrade your BMW 1 Series without cutting any wires.
What tools do I need for this upgrade?
—You will need a T20 and T30 Torx bit, a number eight socket, a number 10 socket, a coding computer, automotive wire, and two number 30 amp fuses.
Can I upgrade my BMW 1 Series if it's a different model?
—Yes, as long as your model is a pre-facelift BMW 1 Series, you can follow the steps in the video to upgrade it to facelift level.
Do I need to have coding experience?
—Some coding knowledge is necessary to edit your car's vo (vehicle order) and video code the REM module. However, the video provides guidance on these coding steps.
Will the upgraded headlights work immediately?
—No, coding and possibly reflashing the REM module with the latest software will be necessary for the upgraded headlights to work properly.
Is it possible to upgrade the rear boot lights as well?
—Yes, the video demonstrates how to wire the rear boot lights to work with the upgraded components. However, coding and possibly reflashing the REM module will be necessary for them to function.
00:00Introduction to upgrading the BMW 1 Series to facelift level.
02:10Tools needed for the upgrade, including Torx bits, sockets, coding computer, wire, and fuses.
06:00Steps to upgrade the rear tailgate, including removing the old tailgate and wiring the new one.
10:45Steps to wire the LCI headlights and repin connectors for proper functionality.
16:30Importance of coding and how to edit the car's vo and code the REM module.
21:40Steps to upgrade the front bumper and headlights, including running new power and can cables.
28:15Achieving a sleek finish by hiding the new wiring and following the original manufacturer's path.
33:00FAQ section to address common questions about the upgrade process.
