ORIGINAL MINI ACCESSORIES.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Additional Headlight Retrofit
MINI (F56)

Retrofit kit number

63 12 0 420 291 Additional headlight retrofit kit, black
63 12 0 417 669 Additional headlight retrofit kit, chrome
63 12 2 355 766 Additional headlight bracket
63 12 2 284 922 Interface add-on kit (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4)

Installation time
The installation time is approx. 1.5 hours. This may vary depending on the condition of the car and the
equipment in it.

Important information
These installation instructions are primarily designed for use within the MINI dealership organisation and by
authorised MINI service companies.
In any event the target group for these installation instructions is specialist personnel trained on MINI cars
with the appropriate specialist knowledge.
All work must be completed using the latest MINI repair manuals, circuit diagrams, servicing manuals and
work instructions, in a rational order, using the prescribed tools (special tools) and observing current health
and safety regulations.

If you experience installation or function problems, restrict troubleshooting to approx. 0.5 hours for
mechanical work and 1.0 hour for electrical work.
To avoid unnecessary extra work and/or costs, an inquiry is to be sent straight away to the technical parts
support via the Aftersales Assistance Portal (ASAP).
Quote the following information:
– Chassis number,
– Retrofit kit part number,
– A detailed description of the problem,
– Any work already carried out.
Do not archive the hard copy of these installation instructions since daily updates are provided via ASAP!

Pictograms
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Denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.

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Installation information
Ensure that the cables and/or lines are not kinked or damaged as you install them in the car. Costs arising
from this will not be reimbursed by BMW AG.
Additional cables/lines that you install must be secured with cable ties. If the specified PIN chambers are
occupied, bridges, double crimps or twin-lead terminals must be used.
After installation, the additional headlights must be adjusted.
Note the ESD guidelines.

Customer information
Print out the Customer information section at the end of these installation instructions and give it to the
customer.

List of special equipment

The following special equipment must be taken into consideration when installing:
SA 5A2 LED headlight
SA 5A4 LED headlight with cornering light

Special tools required

Details of the special tool required can be found in the relevant ISTA repair manual.

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Section Page
1. Parts list for retrofit kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Preparatory work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Installation and cabling diagram for LHD cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. Installation and cabling diagram for RHD cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7. Working with the bumper trim and installing the additional headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

8. Concluding work and coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

9. Wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10. Customer information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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1. Parts list for retrofit kit

A B C D E F G H I

MINI

J K L M N O P Q

R S T U

F56 0077 Z

Legend
A Retrofit wiring harness (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
B Control module (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
C Additional headlight (2 x, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
D SW 2-pin pin housing (2 x, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
E Left additional headlight bracket (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
F Right additional headlight bracket (part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
G Pan head screw (2 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
H Rivet nut (2 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
I Spring washer D = 6.4 mm (4 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
J Spring washer D = 5.3 mm (2 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
K Screw M6x16 (4 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
L Screw M5x12 (4 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
M Interface (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit)
N Wiring harness interface (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit)
O Miniature connector (4 x, only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit)
P Cover cap (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit)
Q Bracket lower section (2 x, part of the additional headlight bracket retrofit kit)
R Socket contact (only for cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4, part of the interface add-on kit)
S 2-way miniature connector (2 x, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)
T 5-way miniature connector (part of the additional headlight retrofit kit, not required)
U SW 2-pin socket casing (2 x, part of the additional headlight retrofit kit)

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2. Preparatory work

ISTA No.
Disconnect the negative battery cable 61 20 900

The following components must be removed first of all

Front bumper trim 51 11 ...
Cowl cover ---
(Interior) door sill cover strip, passenger side 51 47 000
Footwell side trim on the A-pillar, passenger side 51 43 075
Glove compartment ---

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3. Retrofit wiring harness connection diagram

A4 A3 A2 A1

A9

N
A5 A6 A7 A8 N4
N1
N5
N2 N3 F56 0079 Z

Item Designation Signal Cable colour / Connection location in the car Abbreviation/
cross-section slot
A Retrofit wiring harness --- --- --- ---
A1 Socket contact FSL BL/RT With socket casing U to pin housing D of left- PIN 1
1.0 mm² hand additional headlight C
A2 Socket contact Terminal 31 BR With socket casing U to pin housing D of left- PIN 2
1.0 mm² hand additional headlight C
A3 Socket contact FSR BL/WS With socket casing U to pin housing D of PIN 1
1.0 mm² right-hand additional headlight C
A4 Socket contact Terminal 31 BR With socket casing U to pin housing D of PIN 2
1.0 mm² right-hand additional headlight C
A5 M6 ring eyelet Terminal 31 BR Screw onto ground support point next to DSC Z10*2B
unit
A6 M8 ring eyelet Terminal 30 RT/BL To terminal 30 support point on fuse holder in ---
2.5 mm² the interior
A7 Fuse holder --- --- --- ---
A8 SW 9-pin relay base --- --- To control module B ---
A9 Open cable Terminal GE/BL Only cars without SA 5A2 or SA 5A4 A258*3B
56a 0.75 mm² With miniature connector S to the cable from PIN 34
the BDC N1
Only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4 PIN 6
With socket contact R in branch N1

N Wiring harness interface --- --- Only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4 ---
N1 SW 12-pin socket casing --- --- To interface M ---
N2 Twisted cable CAN High GN/BL With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*8B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 44
N3 Twisted cable CAN Low GN With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*8B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 43
N4 Open cable Terminal 15 RT With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*3B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 20
N5 Open cable Terminal 31 BR With miniature connector O to the cable from A258*3B
0.35 mm² the BDC PIN 24

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4. Installation and cabling diagram for LHD cars

2 3
A
C
1

F56 0078 Z

A Retrofit wiring harness

C Additional headlight

1 Ground support point Z10*2B

2 Rubber grommet
3 Body Domain Controller (BDC) A258
4 Power distribution box in the interior compartment

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5. Installation and cabling diagram for RHD cars

1
4
A
3
C

F56 0089 Z

A Retrofit wiring harness

C Additional headlight

1 Negative terminal on the car battery

2 Rubber grommet
3 Body Domain Controller (BDC) A258
4 Power distribution box in the interior compartment

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6. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness

Unscrew the screws (1) on the reinforcing strut (2).

1
Place additional headlight bracket E and F on top
and screw on using screw (1) (do not tighten fully).

F E F56 0051 Z

Draw on a dimension 13 mm from the edge (1) on

1 the bumper trim support (2).
Push additional headlight bracket E and F over the
cut-out line and draw on the drilling points (3).
13 mm
Remove additional headlight holder E and F.

F E
2 F56 0030 Z

Drill through the holes (1) with a 9.1 mm diameter

drill bit.
H Insert rivet nuts H into the holes (1).

1 F56 0031 Z

Screw on additional headlight holder E and F using

pan head screws G and original screws (1).
1

F E F56 0032 Z

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6. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness

Wind up the cable around branch A5 and A6 of

retrofit wiring harness A.
Wrap branch A5 and A6 individually using suitable
A insulating tape.

A5 A6
F56 0080 Z

Route retrofit wiring harness A as follows:

A5-A9 1 – Branches A1-A2 to the left additional headlight
– Branches A3-A4 to the right additional head-
2 light

A – Branches A5-A9 to the installation point of the

DSC unit
Secure retrofit wiring harness A using usual work-
shop cable ties (1) to the reinforcing strut (2).
1

A3-A4 A1-A2 F56 0080 Z

On RHD cars, screw branch A5 to the negative

terminal of the car battery.
To ensure a good ground connection, remove
any paint from ground support point Z10*2B.
A6-A9 1
Z10*2B Screw branch A5 onto ground support point
Z10*20B.
Route branches A6-A9 through the rubber
grommet (1) into the interior of the car.
A5
F56 0126 Z

Release the fuse box (1) and place it to one side.

Screw on branch A6 to the screw-on clamp of the
fuse box (1).
A7 Secure fuse holder A7 in the area of the fuse box
(1) using conventional cable ties.

A6
F56 0034 Z

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6. Routing and connecting the retrofit wiring harness

Connect control module B to branch A8.

B Secure branch A8 using suitable cable ties in the
area of BDC A258.

A8 A258

F56 0054 Z

Only cars without SA 5A2 or SA 5A4

A258 Connect branch A9 as follows to BDC A258:
S – Connect branch A9, GE/BL cable, with miniature
connector S to the cable from PIN 34 of plug
A258*3B

A258*3B

A9

F56 0083 Z

Only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4

A258*8B A258 Connect wiring harness interface N as follows to
BDC A258:
– Branch N2, GN/BL cable, with miniature connec-
tor O to the cable from PIN 44 of plug A258*8B
N
A258*3B – Branch N3, GN cable, with miniature connector
O to the cable from PIN 43 of plug A258*8B
N4-N5
– Branch N4, RT cable, with miniature connector
O O to the cable from PIN 20 of plug A258*3B
– Branch N5, BR cable, with miniature connector
N2-N3 F56 0064 Z O to the cable from PIN 24 of plug A258*3B

Connect branch A9, GE/BL cable, to PIN 6 of socket

M casing N1.
Push cover cap P onto branch N1.
R
Connect branch N1 to interface M.
Secure interface M at a suitable point.
A9
N1/P

F56 0084 Z

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7. Working with the bumper trim and installing the additional headlight

Danger of damage! Take extra care when

2 1 working with the bumper trim (3).
Trim any excess (1) on openings (2) in the bumper
trim (3) using a suitable tool.

2 F56 0044 Z

Push bumper trim (1) over additional headlight

bracket E but do not secure into place yet.
1

F56 0075 Z

The installation steps are shown only on the

L left-hand side of the car, proceed in the same
way on the right-hand side of the car.
J
Screw bracket lower section Q using spring washer
E J and screw L onto additional headlight bracket E.

Q
F56 0085 Z

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7. Working with the bumper trim and installing the additional headlight

Ask a second person to assist you with this

A1-A2 step.
U
C Hold additional headlight C against additional
headlight bracket E but do not secure in place yet.
Route branches A1-A2 below additional head-
light bracket E through the ornamental grille on the
D front bumper trim to socket casing U.

E Connect branches A1-A2 as follows to socket

casing U:
– Branch A1, BL/RT cable, to PIN 1
F56 0087 Z
– Branch A2, BR cable, to PIN 2
Connect cables from additional headlight C to pin
housing D as follows:
– VI/SW cable to PIN 1
– BR cable to PIN 2
Ask a second person to assist you with this
U A3-A4 step.

C Hold additional headlight C against additional

headlight bracket E but do not secure in place yet.
Route branches A3-A4 below additional head-
light bracket E through the ornamental grille on the
D front bumper trim to socket casing U.

E Connect branches A3-A4 as follows to socket

casing U:
– Branch A3, BL/WS cable, to PIN 1
F56 0070 Z
– Branch A4, BR cable, to PIN 2
Connect cables from additional headlight C to pin
housing D as follows:
– VI/SW cable to PIN 1
– BR cable to PIN 2
The installation steps are shown only on the
left-hand side of the car, proceed in the same
C way on the right-hand side of the car.

E The tightening torque for screws K is 12 Nm.

Secure the bumper trim.
Place additional headlight C on additional headlight
bracket E and screw on using spring washers I and
I/K screws K.

F56 0061 Z

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8. Concluding work and coding

The retrofit system does not require programming / coding.

– Connect the battery
– Conduct a function test
– Re-assemble the car in a logical manner
– Give the installation information to the customer
The tightening torque for screws (1) and K is
C 12 Nm.
MINI
Adjust additional headlight C as follows with the
1 headlight adjustment tool:
Vertical adjustment
Loosen the screw (1) and adjust the vertical setting
Horizontal adjustment
Loosen both screws K and adjust the horizontal
setting
K
F56 0067 Z

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9. Wiring diagram

B*
5 8 2 6 4
Tl. 30 FSL FSR Tl. 31 56a A8*
2.5 RT

1.0 BR
x x

A7*
15 A

1.0 BL/RT

1.0 BL/WS
1.0 BR

1.0 BR
x x x x
2.5 RT/BL

0.75 GE/BL
A1* A2* A3* A4*
x A5*
1 U* 2 1 U* 2 x
A6* 1 D* 2 1 D* 2 A9*
1.0 BL/RT

1.0 BL/WS

Z2
1.0 BR

1.0 BR

1.5 GE/BL
x x x x

A258*3B Tl. 56a

34

C* C* A258
44 43
A258*8B 20 24
A258*3B

0.35 GNGR

0.35 BRSW
O* O* O* O*
N2* N3* N3* N4*
0.35 GNBL
0.75 GE/BL

0.35 RT

0.35 BR
0.35 GN

Tl. 56a
6
CAN-H CAN-L Tl. 15 Tl. 31
N1*

M
F 560086 Z

Legend
A1* Socket contact, BL/RT cable
A2* Socket contact, BR cable
A3* Socket contact, BL/WS cable
A4* Socket contact, BR cable
A5* M6 ring eyelet, BR cable
A6* M8 ring eyelet, RT/BL cable
A7* Fuse holder
A8* SW 9-pin relay base
A9* Open cable, GE/BL cable

N1* SW 12-pin socket casing

N2* Open cable, GN/BL cable
N3* Open cable, GN cable
N4* Open cable, RT cable
N5* Open cable, BR cable

B* Control module
C* Additional headlight
D* SW 2-pin pin housing
M* Interface (only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4)
O* Miniature connector (only cars with SA 5A2 or SA 5A4)
S* Miniature connector
U* SW 2-pin socket casing

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9. Wiring diagram

A258 Body Domain Controller BDC

A258*3B SW 54-pin socket casing
A258*8B SW 54-pin socket casing
Z2 Power distribution box in the interior compartment
Z10*2B Ground support point in the engine compartment

All the designations marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to these installation instructions or this wiring diagram.

Cable colours
BL Blue GR Grey RT Red
BO Bordeaux (Burgundy) L-GN Light green SW Black
BR Brown NT Natural TR Transparent
GE Yellow OR Orange VI Violet
GN Green RO Pink WS White

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10. Customer information

Explanation of pictograms
! Denotes instructions that draw your attention to dangers.
Denotes instructions that draw your attention to special features.
Denotes the end of the instruction or other text.

Consult the applicable state and regional laws governing the use of additional headlights. Some coun-
tries, for instance, forbid the simultaneous use of four lights, while others ban their use on public roads
altogether and require that the additional headlights are equipped with optional headlight covers when
not in use.

Operating the additional headlights

Once activated, the additional headlights light up automatically when the headlights or headlight flash
are switched on. Whenever you turn the ignition off/on, you must re-activate the additional headlights.
Switching the additional headlights on
– Switch on the ignition or start the engine
– Switch the headlights on or actuate the headlight flash
The additional headlights light up along with the headlights or headlight flash
Switching the additional headlights off
Switch off the headlights.

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10. Customer information

Changing the bulb

Lamps and lights are an important part of the car's safety features. Appropriate care should therefore be used
when handling them. If you are not familiar with such work, have it performed by your MINI service centre.
Bulb required: H3 (55 W). Do not touch the glass rounded section of the bulb with your bare hands, since
even slight contamination can burn onto the surface and reduce the bulb's service life. Use a clean cloth,
a paper towel or similar to take hold of the bulb at its base.
When carrying out any work on the car's electrical system, switch off the device you are working on or
!
disconnect the battery's negative terminal, otherwise you may cause a short-circuit. Always read any
instructions provided by the bulb's manufacturer in order to avoid injury and/or damage when changing
the bulb.
Unscrew both screws (1) and pull the additional
headlight (2) carefully forwards.
2
MINI

1 R56 0112 Z

In order to avoid damaging the cable (1), hold

the additional headlight (2) with one hand.
Unscrew the Allen screw (3) and remove the
housing (4).
1 3

2
4

R56 0114 Z

The tightening torque for the screws is 12 Nm.

The position of the additional headlight must
be adjusted after the bulb has been changed.

4 Remove the rubber cap (1) and disconnect the plug

(2).
Loosen the screw (3), remove it and change the
3 bulb (4).
1 The headlight is reassembled in the reverse order.

2 R56 0115 Z

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10. Customer information

Adjusting the additional headlights

Have the additional headlights adjusted by your MINI dealer.
If you are unable to visit your MINI dealer, you can temporarily adjust the additional headlights yourself
even without the headlight adjusting tool. The steps for how to do this are described using the example
of the left-hand additional headlight. The right-hand additional headlight is adjusted in exactly the same
way.
To adjust the headlights, park your unladen car on even ground and around 5-10 m perpendicularly to a
vertical wall.
Testing the vertical setting
The tightening torque for the screw (2) is 12
Nm.
MINI

– Measure the distance a1 from the centre of the

cone of light on the wall to the extension of the
vehicle's longitudinal axis (1)
2 1
– Measure the distance a2 from the centre of the
cone of light on the wall to the extension of the
a2

a1

vehicle's longitudinal axis (1)

If distances a1 and a2 are not identical, adjust the
5 - 10 m R56 0118 Z vertical position as follows:
Adjusting the vertical position
– Loosen the screw (2) and rotate the additional
headlight so that distances a1 and a2 are the
same
– Tighten the screw (2) to 12 Nm

Testing the horizontal setting

The tightening torque for the screw (1) is 12
Nm.
MINI

– Measure the height h1 from the centre of the

additional headlight to the floor
– Measure the height h2 from the centre of the
1 cone of light on the wall to the floor
If heights h1 and h2 are not identical, adjust the
h1
h2

horizontal position as follows:

5 - 10 m Adjusting the horizontal position

R56 0117 Z
– Loosen both screws (1) and rotate the additional
headlights so that heights h1 and h2 are the
same
– Tighten the screws (1) to 12 Nm

Cleaning and care

Use a soft damp cloth to clean the additional headlights. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents.

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