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How to remove the headlight of a BMW 1 Series

Model: BMW Serie 1 F20, F21, MK 2 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Headlight

Before we can start, we will have to open the front hood of our BMW 1 Series. Let's start by disassembling and removing the front bumper, removing the gasket and unscrewing the relative fixing bolts positioned along the entire perimeter of the bumper, to disconnect the related electrical connectors. Once we have removed the bumper, we will have discovered the screws that secure the car headlight to the frame. Let's proceed then going to unscrew and remove these screws, and then we will have to disconnect the electric plug, and we will have finished the disassembly.

Posted on 5 March 2021 by ScegliAuto

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