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How to remove the front headlight BMW E46 330ci 325ci

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2013
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    This video will show you tools and steps required to remove front headlight from an 04 bmw 330ci. This model has the adaptive xenon headlights. Be sure to watch entire video before performing job yourself. If you have any questions, comments or would like to purchase part for you bmw, check out our website. thanks for watching

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  • @elliot330
    @elliot330 2 роки тому +13

    10 years later and still the best video. Thank you.

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for that great feedback. Please share our channel with anyone that would benefit from it.

  • @1BMWdrvr1
    @1BMWdrvr1 7 років тому +1

    Well described and comprehensive. Thank you for being detailed in your explanations. Folks like you make UA-cam a better place.

  • @hidden0ne
    @hidden0ne 8 років тому +6

    The best video on BMW E46 HEADLIGHT removal ever with clear instructions, excellent close ups, and knowledgeable instructor.

    • @holdenweese9589
      @holdenweese9589 4 роки тому

      Fax i just used it to fix my bumper

    • @qewee5212
      @qewee5212 Рік тому

      Do you need to take off the front bumper to remove the headlights?

    • @oistein08
      @oistein08 Рік тому

      @@qewee5212 nope

  • @dougl867
    @dougl867 10 років тому +10

    great video, thanks for posting this, I tried to do this before the video and could not figure out how the side clip work, thanks agian for such thorough video with great detail.

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  10 років тому

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  • @Jestarr9000
    @Jestarr9000 8 років тому +1

    Really Great video, very clear and easy to follow, helped me a lot and saved me breaking trim , thanks

  • @paulrampon1167
    @paulrampon1167 3 роки тому +2

    THANK YOU The best I have found for my 325CI. Unfortunately I changed the ballast and bulb and it worked for just one day.

  • @scottd1489
    @scottd1489 Рік тому +1

    Best e46 facelift video 10 years later

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  Рік тому

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  • @MrDtaylor16
    @MrDtaylor16 4 роки тому +1

    Great informative video. Like your style man!

  • @quientinwilliamson7731
    @quientinwilliamson7731 8 років тому

    this is the best instructional video I think I have ever seen that was crazy good. good job

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  8 років тому +1

      Much appreciated. Be sure to check out our website for all your pre-owned bmw parts: www.bimmermerchant.com

  • @gregorydavis2568
    @gregorydavis2568 10 років тому +3

    excellent video! very informative

  • @Wikd-Z
    @Wikd-Z 2 роки тому

    Very well presented video. Good detail & explanation.

  • @jeffbrewer8810
    @jeffbrewer8810 Рік тому

    Well done video. Thank you.

  • @movinginstereo44
    @movinginstereo44 Рік тому

    Thank you. Worked perfectly.

  • @hansg562
    @hansg562 7 років тому +3

    Well done! Thank you!

  • @brainfleming8756
    @brainfleming8756 4 роки тому

    You really do a better job than all the others.

  • @hyphysteve
    @hyphysteve 11 місяців тому

    I sure appreciate your video its helped me with this very fragile light removal.

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  11 місяців тому

      Good to hear. Thanks for watching. Be sure to check out our website for your bmw parts

  • @robertwu5025
    @robertwu5025 10 років тому

    great! I have learned something from you each day. Thank you.

  • @michaeljamesallcock4037
    @michaeljamesallcock4037 3 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @PoughkeepsiePete
    @PoughkeepsiePete 2 роки тому

    As everyone else has written, this was a great video. Before I begin the procedure myself, can someone tell me if this removal will trip the SES light?

  • @aramtaylor8346
    @aramtaylor8346 9 років тому

    Great video ist posible to remove the lense fron headlights ,thanks

  • @midnightpassion43
    @midnightpassion43 7 років тому

    I love the website, better prices than the Original Bmw Prices. Gonna tag this in my email. Thanks for the video

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  7 років тому

      We compare competitors prices before posting and we strive to be more affordable as long as it makes business sense. Can't give parts away. Thanks for your support.

    • @midnightpassion43
      @midnightpassion43 7 років тому

      That's understandable.

  • @maikbohner94
    @maikbohner94 5 років тому

    Thanks mate! Great Video. Greetings from germany

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  5 років тому

      You are welcome. Greeting from sunny california

  • @andresmartinez3716
    @andresmartinez3716 3 роки тому

    Excellent video so well done!

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  3 роки тому

      Thank you. Be sure to visit our website for all your bmw parts.

  • @dz1904
    @dz1904 6 років тому

    Does the projector bulb have a coating on it and what happens when I wipe it off

  • @e90baby
    @e90baby 2 роки тому

    Do you need take the headlight out to replace the bulbs?

  • @auck1969
    @auck1969 Рік тому

    Your tutorial videos for the 300ci zhp are unbelievably detailed. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to do things the proper way without the headaches or destroying delicate parts. 👍🤙🫵

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  Рік тому

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  • @alejandrozamora5247
    @alejandrozamora5247 7 років тому

    Is this necessary for just changing a xenon headlight bulb? I see other videos and they don't even disassemble like this at all. Still a good video though thank you.

  • @Asank6969
    @Asank6969 4 роки тому

    Great help
    Thanks for support

  • @doodledo5226
    @doodledo5226 9 місяців тому +2

    That means I have to take off front bumper?

  • @atuck6082
    @atuck6082 8 років тому

    A much better and less damaging way to remove the trip clip as mentioned around 6:53 is to remove to lower splash guard and depress the tab while sliding. Releasing the clip is done by hand. prying the trim will always damage it, even slightly.

  • @ChancetheCanine
    @ChancetheCanine 7 років тому

    Thank you for posting! :)

  • @santiagoivan4968
    @santiagoivan4968 5 років тому +1

    Very understandable, Thanks!

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  4 роки тому

      Glad we could help.
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  • @polizei16
    @polizei16 3 роки тому

    Still a great video, thanks!

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  3 роки тому +1

      Thats what we like to hear. Thank you.
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  • @lesack
    @lesack 2 роки тому

    I want to switch lenses . I have a2005 330ci. Ordered the Lens but do you know if these are the ones that are glued ?

  • @jonny3522
    @jonny3522 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for a clear guide, I was struggling to understand how it was bolted in and was worried about breaking plastics

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  7 місяців тому

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  • @b.a.cichlids3827
    @b.a.cichlids3827 Місяць тому

    Does the bumper need to be removed ?

  • @starkycarrillo
    @starkycarrillo 9 років тому

    I need to regulate the lights in bmw330 ci 04 how i do tha

  • @crremedies7783
    @crremedies7783 7 років тому

    ok cool for sum reson the high beam only works wen you flash the head light but does not turn on wen you click it on

  • @shannon4968
    @shannon4968 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you😊

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  3 місяці тому

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  • @Alibaba24696
    @Alibaba24696 10 років тому +3

    nice guide! but i have headlight washers.. what do i do with that? i can't take the cover underneath the headlight off

  • @Yoshimatsu414
    @Yoshimatsu414 8 років тому

    Nice video man. But one question, do you know if the clear plastic lens on the front of the assembly is held on by clips and is removable?
    They are starting to get a little cloudy on my e46 325ci and I just assume that if I can get them off I can clean them or just replace it.

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  8 років тому

      +Yoshimatsu414 As far as we know, front lense covers cannot be removed.

  • @Russellrks
    @Russellrks Місяць тому

    Can you just replace the lens on this assembly?

  • @ST-42
    @ST-42 3 місяці тому

    Removing the bumper isnt neccessary right? I saw couple of videos who remove only the headlight trim to reach the bolt?

  • @misraelnieves4164
    @misraelnieves4164 3 роки тому

    Thanks you are a master 💪👍👌

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  3 роки тому

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  • @crremedies7783
    @crremedies7783 7 років тому

    i have a 05 325ci driver side headlight went out and a month later the pasenger side started flickering now is out so i changed the bulbs and the dont work do you think its the ballasts and do you have them

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  7 років тому

      if bulbs didn't fix issue, ballast would be next part you would need. Check out our website for ballast: www.bimmermerchant.com

  • @RoyJNg
    @RoyJNg 5 років тому

    Do you have a video on how to change the light bulb itself?

  • @josecolin5026
    @josecolin5026 6 років тому

    Does this control module that you guys sell on you’re website work for a 328i bmw e90 sedan ?

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  6 років тому

      remove your module, compare part #'s with parts in our website. If part #'s match, then module should work.

  • @thelifeofcoby
    @thelifeofcoby 7 років тому +1

    do you need to remove the bumper to remove the headlight assembly?

  • @rredderr
    @rredderr 4 роки тому

    Great video, but I still have an issue. I have all the screws out, and the trim unsnapped. I can slide the headlight out, but there is what feels like a spring on the bottom holding the assembly in place. I can pull it out about 3-4 inches, but if I let go it pulls back in place. I have the adaptive headlights on my 2004 325ci convertible. Is there something else holding the assembly in place if the lights are adaptive?

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  4 роки тому +1

      Seems like your headlights have the water jet used for cleaning the lenses. You need to disconnect the valve from the plastic hose that leads to the windshield washer reservoir.

    • @rredderr
      @rredderr 4 роки тому

      @@bimmermerchant It was the water jet. I was able to get the headlight assembly out by carefully removing it over the the jet. My actual problem wasn't the bulb, starter, or ballast, but two of the wires going to the starter were broken. Maybe from the heat and vibration. I soldered and everything worked again with the original components.

  • @paulwongct
    @paulwongct 7 років тому

    How do you remove the lens cover on the adaptive headlamps so I can replace the turn signal bulb? Do I have to remove the entire light module? Thanks.

    • @andrederilus7612
      @andrederilus7612 6 років тому

      Paul W did you figure out how to remove the lens?

    • @jokij4030
      @jokij4030 3 роки тому

      @@andrederilus7612 u need to heat it up its glued

  • @seanmarquez5966
    @seanmarquez5966 7 років тому

    I was told there was a ballast and an "igniter". Is the igniter one of the boxes shown or is it located elsewhere on the headlight assembly?

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  7 років тому +1

      Igniter holds the high intensity D2S bulb and is found inside the housing.
      Ballast is usually found on the outside lower part of headlight.

    • @seanmarquez5966
      @seanmarquez5966 7 років тому

      Thank you! Subscribed. :)

  • @downen1264
    @downen1264 8 років тому

    I have an 05 bmw 330ci with adaptive. But the lights on the inner part of the headlight do not turn on at all. High or low beam. What could cause this? I've checked the bulbs and fuses. But to no avail.

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  8 років тому

      check your ballast and ground connections.

  • @memeagain4106
    @memeagain4106 8 років тому

    i got the same headlights and i want to fit halo led lights (angel eyes) does the clear plastic cover come of the front of the headlamp? id like to clean the inside as well? .. thanks for upload

  • @Lodreus
    @Lodreus 3 роки тому

    Hi, I hope you be able help me seeing as the video is fairly old. I'm in the process of replacing the bulb but I'm curious to know if there's a way of opening the headlight without baking it? There has to be a way through without a heat gun or use of an oven. Thanks!

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately we haven’t used those methods to remove cover so we wouldn’t be able to offer a solution

    • @lesack
      @lesack 2 роки тому

      @@bimmermerchant Have you ever removed the lens ? Is there a method you can share ?

  • @crremedies7783
    @crremedies7783 7 років тому

    witch ballast do i need i see 2 on each headlight

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  7 років тому

      ballast for low beam. Usually the bigger box one

  • @rkthoka
    @rkthoka 7 років тому

    hi, I bought 2004 330ci, passenger side low and head beam both are not working. But when I DIP/blink it is happening. what would have been wrong? to Replace bulb do I need to take out the whole assembly?

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  7 років тому

      You don't have to remove whole headlight assembly however, we would recommend it. You will be able to insert bulb properly and risk hot bulb touching side plastic walls and burning through it.

    • @rkthoka
      @rkthoka 7 років тому

      Thank you I am able to take out and my surprise it was compromised, I see pre-owner solder the wires, and the bulb was broken in peace. I think it was due to impact. well, worst case I prepared to buy used one.. can suggestions where can I get t from!

  • @BlueShift2000
    @BlueShift2000 3 місяці тому +1

    good video, although i would have liked a shorter version. Personally i saw myself skipping every 5 seconds.

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your feedback. We will keep that in mind for our next video. Feel free to share our channel to anyone that could benefit from it.

  • @blopez2298
    @blopez2298 10 років тому

    i have a 2004 330ci and removed all screws but my headlights have an extra piece in the headlight trim, I think its a headlight washer how do I remove it

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  10 років тому

      You got me there. I haven't replaced any headlights with the headlight washers therefore I wouldn't be much help there, sorry. Will do my own personal research and get back to you. Thanks

  • @voyager2701
    @voyager2701 10 років тому

    My low beam and high beam do not work. Sometimes it comes on for a few seconds then goes off and my fog lights come on. I was told I may need a ballast. How do I know for sure or do I need both?

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  10 років тому

      does this happen on both lights or just one headlight?

    • @voyager2701
      @voyager2701 10 років тому

      On low beam and high beam on just passenger side.

    • @edwardrivas4248
      @edwardrivas4248 8 років тому +1

      +Debbie Early what did you end up doing? Because I have the same issue

  • @MrGoodcat1
    @MrGoodcat1 8 років тому

    I have BMW E46 330Cd 2005, has the same headlights but it's not xenon, don't know why

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  8 років тому

      +Tato Oikashvili BMW is weird that way. We've seen headlights that are halogen as well. Don't know why bmw would manufacture 04 models with halogen bulb versus xenon. Depends on the package the car is equipped with.

    • @atuck6082
      @atuck6082 8 років тому

      It is a way to give customers cost choices. These lights add a few thousand dollars to the sticker.

    • @ricardsastotais1706
      @ricardsastotais1706 4 роки тому

      bimmermerchant how do you have xenon headlights without headlight washers.every xenon headlights have washers and it’s not an option🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @pompamaster
    @pompamaster 2 роки тому

    So I just gotta buy a whole ass new headlight there’s no bulbs?

  • @bobbyiello7066
    @bobbyiello7066 4 роки тому

    trying to get the fucking igniter back on inside that little compartment is the craziest fkn job ever. drove me insane ! why the fuck they designed the trapdoor sooo small drives me nuts

    • @bimmermerchant
      @bimmermerchant  4 роки тому +1

      we feel your pain. it is a bad design. glad you got it installed

    • @bobbyiello7066
      @bobbyiello7066 4 роки тому

      thanks for the great vid too btw !

  • @motochiptuning
    @motochiptuning 6 років тому

    Why you remove bumper. No need