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mrbmwx5 05-17-2011 12:58 AM

Facelift headlights...Nothing C. Stop me now ..lol
 
You guys can call me crazy or maniac if you want
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mrbmwx5 05-17-2011 09:28 AM

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

Naz24 05-17-2011 10:06 AM

DAMN! good job tom! you are quite the innovator, and i think you have just opened the eyes of so many people who thought this wasnt possible..

not that i have the balls to go thru with it myself

RichiRich 05-17-2011 12:19 PM

..................and for years "they" said it could not be done! Once again...if it could be modified, Tom could do it!!

Great Job man! If I had the LCI X5....I would be alllllll over these!

Rich:thumbup:

Roadkill 05-17-2011 02:20 PM

hmmm, 400 degrees for 25 minutes. do i have to compensate for altitude? JK. this looks really promising. keep it up.

CT_X5_Joe 05-17-2011 03:32 PM

You are a crazy maniac. But we here on the forums thank you... great work

papasmurf 05-17-2011 03:52 PM

Will this method work with 2003 headlights (the pre-facelifts that were not bakeable)?

mrbmwx5 05-17-2011 04:28 PM

To me nothing is not bakeable..LOL
The 99-02 headlights BMW used just soft silicone,but from 2003- up they used the windshiel adhesive once that sealant drier it be came hard so you have to bake them then open them with flat head screw drivers and razor blade to to cut the glue while you prying them out.:D
The pre facelift headlamps is much easier to open it have just the straight line.....04-up it is much much harder to open it have that U shape underneath the headlamp.

flying 05-18-2011 08:12 AM

looking good! cant wait to get my set and slap them on!

mrbmwx5 05-18-2011 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flying (Post 824840)
looking good! cant wait to get my set and slap them on!

Just sent your out this morning...You get them by MAY,25.;)


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