How to Replace Headlight Assembly 97-06 BMW 325Xi

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 45 min · Bmw 325xi

Replace the headlight assembly on a 1997-2006 BMW 325Xi.

Steps

1. Remove the old headlight assembly

   Depress the corner light's locking tab through the fender's access hole with a flat blade screwdriver, pry the corner light free with a trim tool and disconnect its connector, remove the 8mm screws at the lower inner and outer corners and the two along the top of the assembly, pry the trim's outer locking tab to release it, remove the assembly, disconnect its connectors, pry the lower trim piece off, then remove the two 8mm bolts securing the bracket inside the car and remove the bracket.

2. Transfer the bulbs

   Remove the socket cover and electrical connector, press to release the spring bulb retainer, remove the bulb, insert the new or existing one, close the retainer, reconnect the connector, refit the cover, then repeat for the high beam bulb.

3. Install the new headlight

   Insert the new assembly (which comes with its own lower bracket) into position, install the two 8mm screws below it to secure the bracket and the two along the top, reconnect the electrical connectors, push the trim into place, reconnect the corner light's connector and push it in until its tab locks, then use the white wheels at the rear to adjust up-down aim and the outer access hole to adjust left-right aim.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.