How to remove front headlights off BMW E46 330ci 328ci 325ci 

Hey dude, I love your videos, but I have a tip for you on the headlight removal. When removing the bottom trim underneath the headlight assembly, the outside end which clips into the fender can be troublesome to unlatch the catch tab which locks it into the fender. Use one of your pick tools (set of four, one straight, 45 degrees, 90 degrees and 135 degrees) and reach for the locking tab from the inside once the signal light has been removed. Gently pry towards the inside of the engine bay, and it will practically jump out if you are pulling the trim with the other hand away from the car.

Thank you!!! First video I’ve found with info about removing trim!!! My 02 325xi has the headlight washers built into trim and was causing me a great headache trying to get the headlight assembly out

Awesome Video! You jus saved me $700 from that rip off German shop down the street! They also said my assembly was bad and upon discovery it was perfect! Thank You!!!!!

Thank you bimmermercant for a great video. It is exactly the problem i have. Now I know how to fix it. Fantastic. !!!!!!

Thanks for the Tutorial! Do you have a video showing how to do this for the Drivers side?

How did you put back screw bottom right? You had to use extension to remove it? Any suggestions will be appreciated

You don't have to remove the headlight to change the bulbs they slide out the back

Is it a ballast, if I turn on and off my light switch numerous times and then the passenger headlight comes on. Great video by the way.

Hi, are these xenon headlights can be mounted on a non xenon 328 from 2000 ? Are the wires compatible ? Thank you

Hey quick question. If the headlight flickers a little then goes out, but the side light is perfectly fine, does that signal a ballast problem?

Can any of you show me a video on how to replace the head light bulb in a 2005 BMW 330ci?

What if the clip is broken on the headlamp where can I buy that clip where the headlight trim connects to headlight

I found the M3 ignitor and ballast are mounted on chassis but where the ballast and ignitor on the CI mounted underneath the headlight I wonder if the CI headlight will still fit the M3?

My driver side headlight is broken not the headlight itself but the 2 clips that have the 8mm bolts the first 2 you removed also my trim is broken

Great video. Id there anyway to change the chrome reflectors, to switch between lhd and rhd headlights, without replacing all? Regards

I couldn't take out that bottom trim.. It's like attached to something and every time I pull it, water leaks out from the bottom.

what's the connection size of the socket that you're taping on. The white one

What lenses does the 2004-2005 cars use? Mine is 2004 325ci with standard halogen lights but all the replacement lenses I have found are for cars up to 3/2003. They look the same?

What if only one light is flickering? Is there a ballast on each light?

my hidden bolt and other rear one both just spin....tried everything anyone have any ideas

Are those bi-xenon lenses? They look bigger than mine

hey there I'm curious because my driver side light will go out, couldn't tell if it was the headlight going out or the ballast.. I am starting to think it is ballast because it comes on then goes off, there is also moisture in my one headlight. would this also cause the turn signal light to go out sometimes as well??

hello bimmermerchant, my headlight was working fine but then it turned purple/pink and now its off and when i turn my lights on it flickers a little but it doesnt turn on. is it the bulb pls answer . and if it is can you give me the specs to buy it from your site! thanks alot!

hey man, i also got a nfl e46 coupe, and the electric adjuster doesn't lift the driver side headlight, but the electric motor is working as i noticed....what should i do?

Hi I replaced the lenses on my e46 and added halos but since putting the headlight housings back on the car I now have a 1 1/2 finger gap between the headlights and bumper. Just seeing if I may have reinstalled wrong or something.

i need 2 headlight ballasts but im not to sure withch ones i need my high beams work wen i flash them but the regular headlights dont work drivers side went iut then 6 months later the pasenger side went can you tell me if you have the ballast and send me a link so i get the right item. thanks

thanks for this. the ballast on my bmw failed gotta replace it now...

Any idea why only the driver side HID will flicker, switch off and back on ONLY when braking?

Can I not change the lightbulbs without removing them?

can the ballast be repaird? i cant find new or sh ...

do I need to take out the headlight to put on the trim? or what's the easiest way to put it on?

Hey can you tell me why the dealer charges a grand for this simple job? Lets see 400 for a ballast 200 for a bulb and three hours labour at 110 per hour . No more bimmers for me . What a bunch of scammer bastards . Get me a cheap Dodge Challenger with twenty dollar bulbs any day of the week .