63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing entire left headlight (Z3 roadster, Z3 coupe)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect all plug connectors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting All Plug Connectors

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Twist lamp socket and pry out.

Fig 2: Twisting Lamp Sockets And Lift Out

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CAUTION: Brace expanding rivets when unfastening the screws. The headlight is adapted to suit the body using the expanding rivets.

Fig 3: Twisting Lamp Socket And Pry Out

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When installing a headlight, first screw in lower screws as far as last thread, at the same time bracing the expanding rivets.

Check gap (C and D) between bumper and headlight. If necessary, twist the lower expanding rivets to adjust gap (D) to approx. 5 mm. Adjust gap (C) in lower range to approx. 5 mm by moving the headlight to one side. The gap (C) narrows towards the top to approx. 2.5 mm. Then tighten screws while counterholding expanding rivets.

Fig 4: Removing Suction-Filter Housing And Air-Mass Sensor

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To adjust the lower gap, remove headlight again. Twist expanding rivets (1) and reinstall headlight.

Fig 5: Adjusting Lower Gap

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Close bonnet and check gap (B).

Adjust to approx. 0 mm if necessary by turning upper expanding rivets (1). Then tighten down the top screws (2) by bracing the expanding rivets (1).

Fig 6: Removing Headlight And Adjusting Lower Gap

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Adjusting headlights, refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .