Hello everyone,
I thought that I would try to contribute to the community here and share my recent retrofit of OEM Bi-Xenons into a 99 323i.
This guide will cover the dismantling of the Xenon light assemblies and re-assembly into the OEM Halogen assemblies.
There are only 3 reasons why anyone would really want to do it this way...
1) Bi-Xenon assemblies purchased have broken tabs (like mine)
2) You dont want to have to find a way to bolt your clip in Corners onto
the new assemblies (like me)
3) You're bored (like me)
If you fall into any of these above categories then read on....
Tools needed:
- Ratchet, Sockets, Extension (To remove the lights)
you will need at least a 6" extension to get to one of the bolts
holding the assemblies in place. Socket Size I used was an 8mm.
- Long magnetic stick (in case you drop the screws)
- Screwdrivers
Long Flat Head
Short Flat Head
Phillips
- Torx bits or drivers if you are lucky enough to have these
- Drill
- Dremel
Step 1: Remove the headlight
There are 4 bolts holding the headlight in place.
Start by removing the corner light then the screws.
I will not post any pictures of this step since it is very simple and there are many other DIY's out there with this information.
Step 2: Begin Disassembly
This is what we will be starting with. Go ahead and take off the rubber gasket along the top. This is what the hood rests on when shut.
Step 3: Remove Lens
There are several clips like this around the headlight. Un-clip these and pull the lens free.
Step 4: Remove the inner trim.
On my lights the trim is black, but yours may be silver. This just clips in, so a good pull should make it come free.
Step 5: Remove Bulbs and Ballast
Step 6: Remove Projectors
This is what you should have now. We will need to remove everything that is chrome.
Step 7: Unfasten retaining clips that hold the chrome pieces in.
1. Start by using a small screwdriver to unfasten this circular clip.
2. On the inside of the housing you will see a pin with a ball on it holding
the bottom of the projectors in. Use the long screwdriver to pry it up
and out of the retaining clip.
3. Lastly you need to compress one of the sides of the this grey clip
that holds the top piece in.
I thought that I would try to contribute to the community here and share my recent retrofit of OEM Bi-Xenons into a 99 323i.
This guide will cover the dismantling of the Xenon light assemblies and re-assembly into the OEM Halogen assemblies.
There are only 3 reasons why anyone would really want to do it this way...
1) Bi-Xenon assemblies purchased have broken tabs (like mine)
2) You dont want to have to find a way to bolt your clip in Corners onto
the new assemblies (like me)
3) You're bored (like me)
If you fall into any of these above categories then read on....
Tools needed:
- Ratchet, Sockets, Extension (To remove the lights)
you will need at least a 6" extension to get to one of the bolts
holding the assemblies in place. Socket Size I used was an 8mm.
- Long magnetic stick (in case you drop the screws)
- Screwdrivers
Long Flat Head
Short Flat Head
Phillips
- Torx bits or drivers if you are lucky enough to have these
- Drill
- Dremel
Step 1: Remove the headlight
There are 4 bolts holding the headlight in place.
Start by removing the corner light then the screws.
I will not post any pictures of this step since it is very simple and there are many other DIY's out there with this information.
Step 2: Begin Disassembly
This is what we will be starting with. Go ahead and take off the rubber gasket along the top. This is what the hood rests on when shut.
Step 3: Remove Lens
There are several clips like this around the headlight. Un-clip these and pull the lens free.
Step 4: Remove the inner trim.
On my lights the trim is black, but yours may be silver. This just clips in, so a good pull should make it come free.
Step 5: Remove Bulbs and Ballast
Step 6: Remove Projectors
This is what you should have now. We will need to remove everything that is chrome.
Step 7: Unfasten retaining clips that hold the chrome pieces in.
1. Start by using a small screwdriver to unfasten this circular clip.
2. On the inside of the housing you will see a pin with a ball on it holding
the bottom of the projectors in. Use the long screwdriver to pry it up
and out of the retaining clip.
3. Lastly you need to compress one of the sides of the this grey clip
that holds the top piece in.