Models with headlight washers.
E46 m3 headlight washer removal.
Headlight removal installation.
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3 8 or 1 4 drive socket wrench 3 8 or 1 4 socket extension 6 length 8mm or 5 16 socket flathead screwdriver phillips screwdriver step 1.
The design on that style light a bit different but removal is similar.
Remove the headlight washers.
30 45 minutes of free time.
Minus the side marker lens as it is now part of the assembly.
Then lever out the plastic trim then remove headlight fasteners and connectors.
Screw does not fully come out.
1 remove the headlight trim like on any other model the headlight washer door will come out with the trim but the stick behind it is spring loaded.
Nick at pelican parts.
To do this use a plastic prying tool and lever the washer out.
A bmw m3 e46.
If you have headlight washers.
You can remove the trim piece completely by disconnecting the washer line by pulling the washer unit forward out of the trim and according to bmw giving it a hard tug to release this did not work for me.
Oem titanium black trim pieces.
Bmw e46 tools required.
Have someone there to help you hold the whole trim away from the headlight fully extended you will have plenty of room to remove the headlight.
In this tech article we will show you how to remove and replace the headlight lenses on your bmw e46.
Remove corner light by using phillips screwdriver.