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Old 10-21-2012, 04:59 AM
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Anyone knows if this retrofit can be done in the Pre LCI E60 model as well? (2004 - 2005) Thanks in advance.
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Old 10-23-2012, 01:03 PM
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I have already a complete set of soft close door locks but didn't tried yet on my pre lci car. I wanted to hear from someone else who have done it first with success to avoid the whole removal proccedure in case they didn't finally work
Old 10-25-2012, 03:41 AM
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You can install softclose an all 5 series 2004-2010.

2004-2007 (1-3-2007)
In the driver door all holes are pre made, in the remaining 3 doors you need to drille 3 hols.

2007-2010
All dores are pre drilled from the factory.

No coding involved, since they only need to have 12v and ground.
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Originally Posted by Holtz
You can install softclose an all 5 series 2004-2010.

2004-2007 (1-3-2007)
In the driver door all holes are pre made, in the remaining 3 doors you need to drille 3 hols.

2007-2010
All dores are pre drilled from the factory.

No coding involved, since they only need to have 12v and ground.
Thanks Holtz!!! That's awesome news!!! I will ask my bmw dealer right away the cost to make the retrofit. I suppose to make the wholes on the other three doors it won't be so difficult
Old 10-27-2012, 01:56 PM
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What are the part numbers for a e60 lci retrofit for soft close?
Will this work? BMW E65 E66 Soft Close Door Lock Latch Set 750LI 750i 745 760 | eBay
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What are the part numbers for a e60 lci retrofit for soft close?
Will this work? BMW E65 E66 Soft Close Door Lock Latch Set 750LI 750i 745 760 | eBay
Welcome on the E60 forum Echu Those parts which you have found on ebay won't fit your E60 .You need (for the front doors) part number 51217202151 and 51217202156 for the door lock mechanisms with their adapter plates parts (51217174631 and 51217174632) and for the rear doors part numbers (51227202157 and 51227202158) also with their adapters (51227174633 and 51227174634). Take a look in the below diagram at numbers 18 and 19 to understand what are you looking for. Hope I helped you a little

Front door control/door lock BMW 5' E60 Facelift, 530i (N52N)
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So whats the total costs of parts? Can someone post part no and prices as a reference and make it a sticky.
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RealOEM.com BMW E61N 523i FRONT DOOR CONTROL/DOOR LOCK
RealOEM.com BMW E61N 523i REAR DOOR CONTROL/DOOR LOCK

From 18-22

But try to search the forum, somebody have made a post about doing it.
You will also need the connectors and pins.

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Originally Posted by HeavyTireSmoke
So whats the total costs of parts? Can someone post part no and prices as a reference and make it a sticky.
I spent 500 Euro on locks and $ 10 for connectors for locks


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