63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Unclip inner trim and press downwards out of headlamp holders (1).

Feed hook (2) out of outer trim and remove trim.

Fig 1: Feeding Hook Out Of Outer Trim & Removing Trim

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Installation:

Make sure rubber seal (1) is correctly seated.

Mount trim (2) on installed headlamp.

Fig 2: Installing Mount trim on headlamp

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Up to 09/2000:

Disconnect all headlamp plug connections.

Unfasten screws.

Fig 3: Disconnecting All Headlamp Plug Connections

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From 09/2000:

Disconnect all headlamp plug connections (1).

Release screws (2).

All:

Fig 4: Disconnecting All Headlamp Plug Connections

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Unfasten screws and pull headlight forwards to remove.

Fig 5: Removing Headlight

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Installation:

Screws (1) with large diameter: at bottom.

Screws (2) with small diameter: at top.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws

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Installation:

Adjust protrusion of hood/bonnet over headlamp glass lens.

Adjust headlights.