I installed replacement adjusters on my 1998 528i today. It was quite easy
to do. Just take care when disassembling the light. They use a series of
plastic snap clips. My care is 15 years old and the plastic can be quite
brittle. If you do this in the winter, let the assembly warm up inside for
a day. Also, the adjusters have a “ball” end that requires some grease and
muscle to pop into the assembly.
Also….put them BACK in the oven for the same amount of time AFTER you’ve
done what ever it was you were doing to headlamps. THIS allows the gooey
monkey snot shit that holds the front clear part of the headlamp on to
become sticky and flexable enough to keep that clear part on and
weatherproof again after your mod.
Put the entire headlight assembly in the oven at 175 degree F for 10-15
min….check periodically after the 10 min mark……use the heat gun where
needed afterwards…..works a WHOLE LOT BETTER. That’s how I black housed
my Evo VIii headlights AND did the mods on my 01 530i headlamps…….RED
angel eyes!
How long do i need to keep the heat gun before knowing that my headlights
cannot be opened ? Cause I know that are 2 types of headlights, 1 that
opens with heat and another that doesnt. Thanks my friend.
usually cars from 2001 onwards have epoxi glue so they can`t be baked, cars
prior 2001 (especially pre-facelift ) can. Thats not a 100% effective rule
tough, best way to know is to apply a hair dryer on the top f the HL for a
few minutes, if the glue becomes soft then it can`t be baked. If you don`t
see any difference you`ll have to cut your open. I cutted mine to replace
adjuster and clean inside of the lens. Hope it helps.
Mine was 09/2001 and had a black glue on it. Fortunately it melted with the
heat gun and I was able to open it to replace my adjusters. I had to be
very careful not to melt the glass though.
mine was not openable, i have one broken for test, he have a lot of
Silicone , I warmed up I almost melted, i pulled it until i broke, it was
original Hella with white signal. I’m afraid to try those on the my car
(Hella yellow signal)
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I installed replacement adjusters on my 1998 528i today. It was quite easy
to do. Just take care when disassembling the light. They use a series of
plastic snap clips. My care is 15 years old and the plastic can be quite
brittle. If you do this in the winter, let the assembly warm up inside for
a day. Also, the adjusters have a “ball” end that requires some grease and
muscle to pop into the assembly.
So easy an accountant did it!
Also….put them BACK in the oven for the same amount of time AFTER you’ve
done what ever it was you were doing to headlamps. THIS allows the gooey
monkey snot shit that holds the front clear part of the headlamp on to
become sticky and flexable enough to keep that clear part on and
weatherproof again after your mod.
Put the entire headlight assembly in the oven at 175 degree F for 10-15
min….check periodically after the 10 min mark……use the heat gun where
needed afterwards…..works a WHOLE LOT BETTER. That’s how I black housed
my Evo VIii headlights AND did the mods on my 01 530i headlamps…….RED
angel eyes!
How long do i need to keep the heat gun before knowing that my headlights
cannot be opened ? Cause I know that are 2 types of headlights, 1 that
opens with heat and another that doesnt. Thanks my friend.
What kind of caulking/glue/epoxy did you use?
usually cars from 2001 onwards have epoxi glue so they can`t be baked, cars
prior 2001 (especially pre-facelift ) can. Thats not a 100% effective rule
tough, best way to know is to apply a hair dryer on the top f the HL for a
few minutes, if the glue becomes soft then it can`t be baked. If you don`t
see any difference you`ll have to cut your open. I cutted mine to replace
adjuster and clean inside of the lens. Hope it helps.
Hi dad
Mine was 09/2001 and had a black glue on it. Fortunately it melted with the
heat gun and I was able to open it to replace my adjusters. I had to be
very careful not to melt the glass though.
mine was not openable, thanks a lot internet
mine was not openable, i have one broken for test, he have a lot of
Silicone , I warmed up I almost melted, i pulled it until i broke, it was
original Hella with white signal. I’m afraid to try those on the my car
(Hella yellow signal)
how did you cut yours?
How do I know? what type of lights i have ?
Fuckin pikie
how do u know the difference between them?
If it was a facelift headlight with epoxy how do you replace the adjusters
without opening? Can you post a video with the procedure?
good!
total ass! thank for two minuets of fumbling the damn thing smh!
Idiot