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Replacing the Front Headlight Cover on a BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E60, E61 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Headlight

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In this guide, you will find instructions to remove and replace the front headlight cover on a BMW 5 Series. First, open the hood of the vehicle and start unscrewing the screws that secure the headlight assembly, disconnecting the electrical connector for the lights to remove it. Heat the area of the cover and the lens to detach the cover from the rest of the headlight assembly, prying at the sides as shown in the video.

At this point, install the new cover, replacing the entire front headlight if necessary; then reassemble everything!


Posted on 12 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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