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Universal method for changing the headlight glass.

Model: BMW Serie 2 F45 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Headlight

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In this video, we see how to replace the polycarbonate glass of the headlight of a BMW 2 Series F45, but it is a valid system for all cars, if the headlight body is intact (so there are no cracks in the attachments or in the shell); the internal parts, such as projectors and adjustments, work properly, and the cost of the glass (which in this case costs 100 euros on AliExpress compared to 1,000 euros for a new headlight in BMW) is advantageous.

The broken glass is removed with a heat gun, without melting the plastic; it must be worked on in small sections and removed carefully, to avoid damaging the edge.

We remove the glue residues with a cutter and clean the interior, without using aggressive solvents on the chrome surfaces. We mount the new glass by applying windshield sealant to the edge; we align the guides of the new glass with the pins of the headlight, then fix it with the original clips and let it dry. It is a job that can be done alone but it is not an easy job; precision and a minimum of equipment are needed.


Posted on 28 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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