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    Headlight question

    I,ve purchased a second set of stock headlights for my 99 M Coupe, The seller mention one broken Tab. Is this something to be concerned about? Also is there a tutorial for taking them out and re-installing? I do not want to cause any damage.Thanks

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    You only need something to hold the adjustment bracket/screw thing an 8mm and an extension to remove/reinstall the headlights

    One tab being broken is ok. 3/4 is more than enough to hold them securely to the car. I had a car once that came to me with 1 tab intact...

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    You can get generic replacement tabs if three don't do the job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wiredy View Post
    ... purchased a second set of stock headlights for my 99 M Coupe... is there a tutorial for taking them out and re-installing?...
    See
    http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ele...headlight.html
    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...8#post19239398
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