How do I change the headlights

zbear · 04-28-2011, 01:36 PM

I just bought new headlights for my Z4. Anyone know how to install them?

bhoch · 04-28-2011, 02:27 PM

sorry - are you asking about the bulbs or the entire headlight fixture? If bulbs, you go through the wheel well, undo the correct flap and then take bulb and and replace.

To get to it, you "might" be able to do it with wheel turned all the way.

ZStig · 04-28-2011, 02:45 PM

And if its the headlights themselves, you're gonna have to remove the front bumper first

Merlot Red Z4 · 04-29-2011, 08:57 AM

u can see the instruction down in annex

rsutoratosu · 04-29-2011, 09:31 AM

thanks for the docs ! i was looking for something like this that describes the auto level..

zbear · 05-12-2011, 11:17 AM

I want to replace the entire light. Mine are all foggy from age and Florida heat. I ordered new lights to replace them.

bprice2 · 05-13-2011, 08:41 PM

How did this go? I want to do the same to mine.

capvent · 05-14-2011, 07:40 AM

Try getting a buffer and apply regular toothpaste (regular only!) and buff the headlights. There are very very small abrasives in the toothpaste that will remove the film and make the headlights look near new - good luck and post before and after pics!

h1tek · 05-16-2011, 07:11 AM

What are you doing with your old headlights?

If you wanna sell em on, let me know and I'll take them off your hands

I have been searching for months for some with clear indicators...

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bhoch SSGT USMC - '78 - '86 13 Rep 487 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 [7.33]	sorry - are you asking about the bulbs or the entire headlight fixture? If bulbs, you go through the wheel well, undo the correct flap and then take bulb and and replace. To get to it, you "might" be able to do it with wheel turned all the way. __________________ Thanks, Bill 2007 3.0si Roadster Black/Red, sport, Piano Black F14 Forgestar's
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,376 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	And if its the headlights themselves, you're gonna have to remove the front bumper first __________________
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rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	thanks for the docs ! i was looking for something like this that describes the auto level.. __________________ -Roranji
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05-12-2011, 11:17 AM	#6
zbear New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 z4 roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	I want to replace the entire light. Mine are all foggy from age and Florida heat. I ordered new lights to replace them.
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bprice2 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 05 Z4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	How did this go? I want to do the same to mine.
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05-14-2011, 07:40 AM	#8
capvent Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0)	Try getting a buffer and apply regular toothpaste (regular only!) and buff the headlights. There are very very small abrasives in the toothpaste that will remove the film and make the headlights look near new - good luck and post before and after pics!
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h1tek New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 03 z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	What are you doing with your old headlights? If you wanna sell em on, let me know and I'll take them off your hands I have been searching for months for some with clear indicators...
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