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Replacing Your Car's Front Headlight

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Headlight

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For minor issues like replacing your car's front headlight, you can try to do it yourself to save some money. The following guide shows you how. Once you open the hood, disconnect the electrical connector of the bulb, and gently pull out the socket.

You can then remove the bulb from the housing of the position light. At this point, replace the faulty bulb with a new one, reconnect the socket, and reposition the sealing cover.


Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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