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51 13 065 Removing and installing/replacing trim on left or right headlight housing (saloon/sedan, touring)

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Build date up to 09/2001: 

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Remove jet nozzle of headlight cleaning system. See 61 67 040 ADJUSTING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM

Unclip inner trim.

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

Fig 1: Pressing Trim Downwards Out Of Holders And Feed Out Hook
G03164877Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Build date from 09/2001: 

Remove turn signal lamp.

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Remove jet nozzle of headlight cleaning system. See 61 67 040 ADJUSTING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM

Press detent lug (1) and feed out trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pressing Detent Lug And Feed Out Trim In Direction Of Arrow
G03164878Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press detent lugs (1) and remove trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pressing Detent Lugs And Remove Trim In Direction Of Arrow
G03164879Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure bonded seal (3) is correctly seated.