63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Up To 10/2003:
Remove trim from left headlight housing. Refer to 51 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FINISHER ON LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOUSING .
- From 10/2003:
Remove front bumper trim. Refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 10/03) .
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (2) on top and rear sides of headlight (3).
Remove headlight (3).
Installation:
- Adjust gap dimensions.
- Adjust headlights. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .