open headlights

[cuban_bmwx5]

hey i have a questioni wanted to know if an 03 pre-facelift x5 headlights open or can those one not be open?

[KyleNatolix5]

Both face lift and pre face lift can be opened. The pre face lift is much easier to do.

[cuban_bmwx5]

really i always heard the the facelift ones can't be done

[Zulu95]

October 2002 on used a harder glue that does not bake. Dremel worked for some of the newer light units.

[KyleNatolix5]

One of the members here actually installed led halos in his face lift head lights. He did a write up on it too I believe.

[cuban_bmwx5]

so then it can only open with dremel no heat gun

[tmv]

Use baking method. I don't think you get enough heat from a heatgun. They CAN be open. Mrbmwx5 had done it.

[cuban_bmwx5]

well i guess i have to ask mrbmwx5 how he get them open

[tmv]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

To open these headlights you need to bake them at 400*F for 25 minutes
Than use the flat head screw drivers ( need two)to pop the Len out ... Go slow 1,2 inches at a time ... Than put it back in oven bake another 15-20 minutes ....
I can roast the pig faster then cooking these lights... Lol

The thread can be found here http://www.xoutpost.com/newreply.php...reply&p=824645

[cuban_bmwx5]

thanks tmv sounds like if i end up buying these headlights i got alot of work on my hands lol