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Thread: DIY: ** E36 STOCK headlight REMOVAL **

  1. #26
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    2003 Subaru WRX
    i cant get to the nut that holds the bolt in place. its behind the front bumper.

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  3. #28
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    '92 4Runner
    Quote Originally Posted by bimmerE36freak View Post
    You need an 8mm socket wrench, 5/16 worked for me though. And the right extensions.


  4. #29
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    86 e28 (RIP), e36, e12
    hey how do you make a pnp connector for ellipsoids? what kind of connectors do you use that connect to the back of the headlight?

    ive been tryin to find a bullet connector that will slip over it but ive been out of luck so far.
    e28 (RIP) e36 (work in progress) e12 (track prep in progress)

  5. #30
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    528i & 318i
    man this is going to come in handy when a fench my lights

  6. #31
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    97' 328i
    Quote Originally Posted by PirateJake View Post
    it's not too hard, trust me folks
    not hard at all... i just cant get the freakin plastic cover off the actual headlight...help please

  7. #32
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    97 M3
    New member here,

    after doing all the necessary maintenance on my first M, the first thing i did to my car was upgrade the lights. Follow the DIY and your done in no time. Except I found that I had to reposition the alarm on the passenger side to fit in the zkw. just unscrewed it and zip tied it

    excellent write up

  8. #33
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    97E36M3/4 & 83 308QV

    Thumbs up

    Thanks guys, I just used this thread to help install a new set of OEM lights and it was a great help. Did it with a buddy and it took us about an hour, but of course the fog lamp bulbs stopped working.

    Went to a stealer today and got new ones. Front of the car looks brand new now. Awesome.

    MB

  9. #34
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    1995 BMW 325i
    I am new to the forum and found this thread. Thanks for the write up. Made replacing my lights a piece of cake and I'm not too mechanical.
    1995 325i

  10. #35
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    jnames94YE

    New problem

    I have some problems with - check out the topic In a moment I tell You what's going on

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    New problem

    I have a few problems with - check out the topic Shortly I tell You what's going on

  12. #37
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    1997 M3/4/5

    inner bolt next to intake

    this bolt is such a PITA to get in without dropping...
    Officer, this is not the M you are looking for.


  13. #38
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    silicon valley, CA
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    e36 coupe
    I placed rubber washers in between the nut and plastic on the car frame to minimize shaking of headlights and angel kits

  14. #39
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    2004 BMW 325i Touring
    How do you get the side marker out? Thanks great thread
    Last edited by Guam135i; 11-05-2014 at 06:51 PM.

    1973 Clubman GT * 2008 BMW X1 * 2004 BMW 325i Touring* 2000 Honda S2000 *
    2016 Mazda Mx5 Club Sport

  15. #40
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    1999 BMW M3 Coupe
    I had to slide up my headlight recently to get an intake in, and when I was bolting it back in place I managed to break off the head of the little 8mm hex bolt that goes into the deep hole between the headlight and the turn signal on the driver's side.

    Any suggestions on how to get that sucker out so I can move the headlight again if needed? It's a very narrow screw so you'd need a pretty tiny reverse bit to drill it out, but the major complication is that it takes like a 6 inch extension to get in there. There's no getting a drill anywhere near it.

    Thanks!

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