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Old 09-12-2006, 04:56 PM
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Headlights - Mounting Tabs Broken

The tabs on the top of my headlights were broken at some point in the X5's previous ownership. I want to replace the broken parts. From what I have seen from reading the Articles section and realoem.com (I spend way to much time on there!!!) it looks like to get my headlights like new again I need to replace the entire headlight.

Is there a way to purchase a new back piece and put my working headlights into it? Will I be able to buy just the back from a recycler??

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!!!!!

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Old 09-12-2006, 05:50 PM
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You may be able to find something out there, perhaps on ebay. From the looks of your pics, I'd say your headlights were stolen in it's previous life!
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Old 09-12-2006, 06:02 PM
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That is what I thought except on the passenger side the tabs were broken and reglued and on the drivers the tabs are gone. Looks like the X took a hit to the front end.

I really want to get my X5 back to like new. I have an email into Bavarian Auto parts to see if I can purchase just the back of the headligh housing. I know BMW does not sell the part separately, just the entire headlight.
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Old 09-12-2006, 07:34 PM
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No way to get just the back. I tried to get just a front lens with the part# and was told it was not available either here or in Germany. You could pick up a set on ebay but be sure it lists the condition of the tabs.
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Old 09-12-2006, 10:20 PM
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I thought I saw a post listing replacement tabs for sale. I have been surfing the web for far too many hours now looking at headlights...... (some obscure deer reference would work well here)

Anyone know whwere the hell I saw these tabs????

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Old 09-13-2006, 06:07 AM
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tabs.

No Bmw is selling those tabs,I'll give you the part number if your local stealer don't have it I will provide that just pay for shipping and pm me.
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Old 09-13-2006, 07:14 PM
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What's the part number?
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Old 09-13-2006, 08:04 PM
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http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-items...ght+repair+kit

post 7 has the part number.
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Old 09-14-2006, 09:57 AM
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Ekaz u d man! That is where i saw the tabs posted for sale!!!!! It wasn't a headlight fixin mirage!!!

Why does Hyejack say the kit is rare? Has anyone else tried to order it?
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Old 10-03-2006, 04:08 PM
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The BMW part number is: 63 12 6 940 294

Here is a link to RealOEM.com showing the tabs:

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...35&hg=63&fg=05
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