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51 13 065 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Left Or Right Headlight Housing (Coupe, Convertible)

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Build Status Up To 03/2003: 

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Unclip inner trim.

Press trim downwards out of brackets (1) and feed out hook (2).

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Brackets
G03118797Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Build Status From 03/2003: 

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Unclip trim (1) at point (2) and feed forward out of lower catches.

Fig 2: Unclipping Trim From Catches
G03118798Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Carefully feed out trim (1) at front side section (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Retaining lug (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure retaining lug (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Removing Front Trim
G03118799Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.