Headlight lens cover replace

jericho_17 · 05-13-2019, 09:25 AM

Hi - I'm searching a pair of headlight lens covers for a 2006 330i with xenon HID bulbs i tried looking in the bimmer jakes website but in their advertising the picture of the car is a LCI model (mine is pre-lci) I asked them and they say that all e90 headlight covers are the same (05 to 11) but I'm not sure.

https://www.bimmerjakes.com/en/home/...eft_right-pair

So I would like to know if someone has experience with this lens covers.

Thanks

Sensible_ · 05-14-2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jericho_17

Hi - I'm searching a pair of headlight lens covers for a 2006 330i with xenon HID bulbs i tried looking in the bimmer jakes website but in their advertising the picture of the car is a LCI model (mine is pre-lci) I asked them and they say that all e90 headlight covers are the same (05 to 11) but I'm not sure.

https://www.bimmerjakes.com/en/home/...eft_right-pair

So I would like to know if someone has experience with this lens covers.

Thanks

They are the same for HID. Pre-LCI and LCI.

Halogens are different. But also the same for Pre-LCI and LCI headlights.

They are also available on eBay now.

mlee4984 · 05-16-2019, 12:40 AM

Is there a DIY on replacement of these?

Sensible_ · 05-16-2019, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mlee4984

Is there a DIY on replacement of these?

There are a couple floating around. But it's not an easy job. The lens is sealed with a type of permaseal which is resistant to heat. You can't just put these in the oven!

It is possible with a heat gun, but it takes ages. The best way is to dremel off the outer black seal and then break the seal.

Just be sure to reseal it properly.

Have a look at this:

Swap out the angel eyes at the same time!

jericho_17 · 05-16-2019, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensible_

They are the same for HID. Pre-LCI and LCI.

Halogens are different. But also the same for Pre-LCI and LCI headlights.

They are also available on eBay now.

Thanks. I saw them on ebay too, less way expensive.

tcphoto · 05-16-2019, 11:00 AM

Replacing the lenses are not the easy DIY as the E46. Why do you want to replace them? Perhaps a simple cleaning will make them cleaner and brighter output.

jericho_17 · 05-16-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tcphoto

Replacing the lenses are not the easy DIY as the E46. Why do you want to replace them? Perhaps a simple cleaning will make them cleaner and brighter output.

Two years ago I had a minor crash that broke the headlight lens, a local shop repaired with a plastic molding process and it worked fine until now that has a little crack and water is getting in to the headlight. That's why i want to replace the cover with a OE one now

TalkToFrank · 06-13-2019, 12:06 PM

Ive been looking at some as my lights have a few deep scrapes that probably wouldnt come out... It is up for its MOT (government safety check) on Monday so if it fails ill be buying these:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153422405646

UncleShrek · 06-16-2019, 09:29 PM

I have some oem pre lci headlights for sale. Cheap.
Would be great for a dyi. They are used but look great. Ready to ship

LT · 06-30-2019, 09:37 AM

Shrek any pics? And they're xenon? If so, pm me

UncleShrek · 07-02-2019, 10:23 PM

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Shrek any pics? And they're xenon? If so, pm me

No. Not xenon.

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