Replaced the rear cover on my LH side Dynamic Xenon headlight. I did it without removing the unit from the car. I am really surprised I was able to get the bottom outboard screw seated and tightened. I started it by hand taped to a T20 socket. I then attached a swivel ratchet extension, and a long extension to tighten. I couldn't believe it actually worked. Cover is on nice and tight. Only thing that gave me a little issue was the wire clip on the inside of the rear cover. I did not install it on the new one as I don't see what good it would do in such a tight space, there's no where for the wires to go anyway. Here's to hoping condensation doesn't rear it's ugly head again.

Need a shop vac on that floor! Great fix as that part has to be $400+

It's $128.00
https://www.bmwpartshub.com/oem-part...or-35426786281

Thanks for the parts look up link, as i have not seen that one before. If you want cheaper part source see BMW of Fairfax https://www.bmwoffairfax.com/order-parts-online.htm
The site is slow and clunking but $$ talks.

Solid trick


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I just checked that same part there. $142 vs. the $128 I found. I also was able to get my heated wheel for $630.00 from there.

121.19 from FCPEuro and a lifetime warranty :nanana:

I pull mine out all the way to the headlight washers. Then I can get to the lower outer through the gap of the fender where the turn signal lives. :thumbup:

Hahaha, it’s clean now. The fix cost me $3 and and I do believe will outlast life of the car. I am not blaming the gas pedal design since it lasted 199k miles before breaking.

If I do not have to spend money on my current project car (190E 16V fuel pump), I would have just bought the part. I like the challenge of fixing it, making it better at the same time saving money. :thumbup:

Good Job! Going to join us on Saturday?