Pulling headlight apart for angel eyes and clear corners....
 

SO FRUSTRATING :mad:

Yes I've read the one or two articles and I followed the "heat,pry,heat,pry" instructions to a tee. There is just so much weatherstripping that the front lens will not come off. I'm afraid If I pry any harder I'll crack something.

I'm not sure if I should:
a) cut my losses and put it back together and forget about it.
b) try CEE or Umnitza, although I doubt they'll want to touch a headlight that's already been messed with.
c) keep going until I either get it off or break it.

Thought this would be an easier DIY :dunno:

Cut your losses while you can. I don't consider that a true DIY project. Even if you were able to DIY, you would probably end up with headlight condensation. That would suck :nervous:

What year X5?

just leave it in the parking lot at my local train station, someone will be by shortly that can probably help you with lens/headlight removal :)

(sorry, couldn't help myself ;)

it's a 2001...
 

Umnitza recommends putting the whole headlight in the oven for 20min. at 200 degrees. Doesn't seem like a bad idea...maybe I'll give it a try :(

hmm sounds interesting. let us know how that goes.

Sorry bro, I know its mess up to laugh (cuz of your theft) but that was funny.

Heat is the secret and it's not a easy DIY! First time I got condensation ...

what year is the X, that is the most important question. Later model ones have silicone that cannot be opened unless you cut the headlights.

Screw it...
 

even after the oven treatment, it's not coming apart. I'm sending them to Umnitza to see if they can salvage the job. I feel like an ass for not being able to pull this off :tantrum:.