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Afternoon guys,
My headlights are stonechipped and having just had a respray and new bumper, would like to sort these out.
Does anybody know if the lenses on CSL Xenons can be replaced?
Found a lot of info mainly based in the states regarding replacing lenses but can't work out if we can do ours...
RealOEM lists: 63128382191 and 63128382192 but a google finds sites like this:
http://www.bmwpartsweb.com/BMW-Parts/Headlight-Lens-Left-(Not-for-Xenon-Lights)-E46-thru-0203-323Ci--325Ci--328Ci--330Ci--E46-01-05-M3__63128382191-BOSCH-ID-DDD4270.aspx
Which say "Not for Xenon"
Anyone? :whistle::thumbs:
rstoughy
22-03-2010, 06:57 PM
Is it not something to do with the Xenons burn a std lense or something like that??
Might be talking a load of pi$h but sure i heard something along those lines.
Mine need done as well so will keep an eye on the thread ;)
Xenons if anything will run cooler, something like 35w vs 100w so not sure!
BMW dealer reckons it's doable so ordered a couple in, will let you know how I get on :thumbs:
DazBlackCSL
22-03-2010, 08:18 PM
Xenons if anything will run cooler, something like 35w vs 100w so not sure!
BMW dealer reckons it's doable so ordered a couple in, will let you know how I get on :thumbs:
Yeah you can order the lenses on there own, got quoted 55 quid per lens though from the dealer so not cheap please !!
http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sign/sign0172.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-jumping-smileys.php)
How easy do they seperate to swap over?
DazBlackCSL
22-03-2010, 09:02 PM
How easy do they seperate to swap over?
Ten mins if you know how ;)
karbonkid
22-03-2010, 09:04 PM
Found here & will be cheaper than dealers: http://www.bmminiparts.com/DiagramView.aspx?DiagramId=152963&MOSP=50641
Ten mins if you know how ;)
How!? :blalalala:
DazBlackCSL
22-03-2010, 09:42 PM
How!? :blalalala:
lol !!:hahaha:
Im fooking rubbish, got my mate who is a tech at BM to do, few clips, pop headlight out, front part comes off, clip new cover on, slide back in bingo !
He did it before I had time to finish my cuppa http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/sign/sign0196.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-msn-smileys.php)
Just been down to have a look....
Mine aren't that bad, but its one of those things that annoys me (along with plenty of other little bits on the car!)... so think I will get some ordered in anyway.
To remove:
Take screw out to remove side repeater.
There is a clip on the side of the headlight.
3 clips on top
1 on the other side
2 clips either side of the piece of trim underneath the light, pull out trim a couple of inches
3 clips underneath the light
Then it will just pull off!
A bit fiddly at first, but once you've done it once the other will be easy.
Replaced these yesterday with the new ones I ordered... I thought they looked much better...then met up with some mates for a drive and 2 of them both commented on and asked what I'd done to my headlights :thumbs:
glendog74
03-04-2010, 11:45 AM
Replaced these yesterday with the new ones I ordered... I thought they looked much better...then met up with some mates for a drive and 2 of them both commented on and asked what I'd done to my headlights :thumbs:
Photos please! http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/characters/character0185.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)
Photos please! http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/characters/character0185.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)
Will get some :smokin:
Nords
03-04-2010, 04:15 PM
My ventureshield install covers the headlights too!
:smt055
Not that easy to photograph the difference, and I didn't get any befores, but here goes:
http://newimages.fotopic.net/?iid=12fmk0&outx=800&quality=70
http://newimages.fotopic.net/?iid=12fmkz&outx=800&quality=70
My ventureshield install covers the headlights too!
That isn't a silly idea!
karbonkid
03-04-2010, 07:05 PM
Looks Mega Mint! I can only dream about having a stoneless front end like that! :smt055
Where did you order them in the end, what was the turnaround & cost if you dont mind me asking? :thumbs:
Looks Mega Mint! I can only dream about having a stoneless front end like that! :smt055
Where did you order them in the end, what was the turnaround & cost if you dont mind me asking? :thumbs:
I went to BMW and ordered them before finding out that the ones from GSF and the like are the same part for half the price :banghead: (as long as they are Bosch)... £52 a pop compared to £25.. had them in 2 days. Oh well you live an' learn! Well happy with the result.
glendog74
03-04-2010, 09:05 PM
Looks good mate. Good to hear that GSF do these too :thumbs:
Bounce
03-04-2010, 09:09 PM
They do look good mate.:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
DazBlackCSL
04-04-2010, 08:39 AM
Found here & will be cheaper than dealers: http://www.bmminiparts.com/DiagramView.aspx?DiagramId=152963&MOSP=50641
Is this the correct site best for getting these then ?
Trying to order, must still be pissed as not having any luck :whistle:
Is this the correct site best for getting these then ?
Trying to order, must still be pissed as not having any luck :whistle:
Allegedly these are the same part:
948BM0090HEADLAMP LENS-LH BOSCH
948BM0100HEADLAMP LENS-RH BOSCH
From http://www.gsfcarparts.com/ But don't hold me to that.
Or you can get them from BMMiniparts.com but they don't actually list them... you have to give them the last 7 digits of the BMW part numbers and request a quote, they are a few quid cheaper than the BMW dealer.
Hope this helps matey, I'll dig out the part numbers if you need em.
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