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Front Headlight Repair and Radiator Replacement

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Headlight

The video shows the consequences of a collision on the front right side of the car (passenger side) and some small tricks to fix the damage without having to replace too many parts. Start by fixing the front headlight, where the ring that gives the lights the typical angel eyes appearance has come loose: once you remove the bumper and the headlight, separate the front glass and reposition the ring in its place, securing it with two-component adhesive and reinforcing the joint with metal mesh. Once you are sure the adhesive has set, clean the edges of the lens and its housing to glue it with sealant. While waiting for the sealant to dry, move on to repairing the air duct in front of the fan: this involves stitching with zip ties, making holes in the two edges to connect and inserting the ties. For the fan, there is little to do; it must be replaced with a new one.

Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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