30 45 minutes of free time.
E46 m3 headlight washer removal.
A bmw m3 e46.
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.
If you have headlight washers.
Minus the side marker lens as it is now part of the assembly.
In this tech article we will show you how to remove and replace the headlight lenses on your bmw e46.
Remove the headlight washers.
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.
Models with headlight washers.
Oem titanium black trim pieces.
The design on that style light a bit different but removal is similar.
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.
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.
To do this use a plastic prying tool and lever the washer out.
To remove first lever out and remove the washer nozzle once out pull it straight off to remove.
Then lever out the plastic trim then remove headlight fasteners and connectors.
Headlight removal installation.
Remove corner light by using phillips screwdriver.
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Screw does not fully come out.
Nick at pelican parts.