# Individual headlight, remove and install,

#### All:

Remove 3 clips from top edge of plastic grille.(green arrows) Remove 2 screws from lower edge, one inboard by kidney grille, the other out under the low beam light.(white arrows) |

#### Non Ellipsoid:

Remove 3 small Phillips screws from retaining ring around light. |
Remove ring and light, unplug light. |
Ensure correct orientation of light when installing, most lights are marked with "top" and have locating lugs on the rear which fit into matching recesses in the housing. |
There is no need to adjust the lights after performing this procedure provided none of the adjusting screws have been moved. |

#### Ellipsoid lights:

Locate the 3 plastic retaining clips around the light and heat them with a heat gun or hair dryer. Pop the light off the clips. It is recommended to have three new clips on hand as they often do not survive removal. |
To install, place the clips on the ball pins first, then pop the light onto the clips. |
There is no need to adjust the lights after performing this procedure provided none of the ball pins have been turned. |

### Part Numbers:

Low, sealed beam (non ellipsoid) | : | 63 12 1 373 061
High, sealed beam (non ellipsoid) | : | 63 12 1 373 060
Retaining ring, sealed beam | : | 63 12 1 362 477
Retaining ring screw | : | 63 12 1 359 777
Low beam, 9/87 to 6/89, Left (ellipsoid) | : | 63 12 1 385 801
Low beam, 9/87 to 6/89, Right (ellipsoid) | : | 63 12 1 385 802
High beam, 9/87 to 6/89 | : | 63 12 1 385 817

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson