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Replacing the Front Headlight Lens on the BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Headlight

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This guide shows how to remove and replace the plastic lens of the front headlight on the BMW 5 Series, following the instructions below. First, remove the headlight from the body by unscrewing the mounting screws and disconnecting the electrical connectors for the bulbs.

Next, use something thin and pointed to pry at the edges of the headlight lens assembly to access the interior of the headlight housing, as shown in the video. At this point, you can replace the lenses of the headlight assembly, applying the reverse procedure for reassembly!


Updated on 9 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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The tyre pressure warning light that appears on the instrument cluster of the Dacia Sandero can be reset by inflating the tyres until they reach the correct pressure value: this value is indicated on the sticker attached to the driver’s door pillar. Once the inflation is complete, navigate through the menu that appears on the instrument cluster to find the option related to the tyres: select this with the OK button, which should then be held down for a few seconds to completely turn off the light.

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