BMW E36 Light / Glass replacement

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Tue 8 Apr 2003 11:28
BMW E36 Light / Glass replacement - st1
Anyone familiar with E36 (older model) 328i Coupe (1999)?

Need to
1. Replace n/s headlamp bulb (low beam)
2. Replace o/s headlamp unit or, at the least, the outer glass

Questions:
1. Do I need to take the headlamp unit out to replace the bulb?
2. If only the glass is damaged, how easy is it to simply replace the glass as opposed to the whole unit? Do I need any special equipment or seals or does the glass simply slot in to place?

Thanks in advance
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Tue 8 Apr 2003 12:37
BMW E36 Light / Glass replacement - CM
Questions:
1. Do I need to take the headlamp unit out to
replace the bulb?
2. If only the glass is damaged, how easy is it
to simply replace the glass as opposed to the whole unit?
Do I need any special equipment or seals or does the
glass simply slot in to place?
Thanks in advance


1. no you do not need to take out headlight unit. IIRC you unscrew the back cover of the light and just unclip the bulb.

2. don't know
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