Remove headlight without removing bumper

Osamakheireddine · 12-21-2022, 03:36 PM

As the title says; I wanna remove the f30 headlight without removing the bumper. It's a total pain in the ass as I don't have any electric tools. If someone has done it before without removing the bumper please pass the info on

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MidMoF30 · 12-22-2022, 12:18 PM

I don't think its possible due to the lower headlight mount bolt under the bumper cover. The tab will not clear the bumper cover being in place. In all honesty the bumper cover removal does take some time, but it is easy because its just a matter of removing fasteners.

Osamakheireddine · 12-23-2022, 07:58 AM

Thanks, I was thinking that myself. It’s just a pain when using hand tools. So I’ll just invest in a powered rachet

Billfitz · 12-23-2022, 09:58 AM

A powered ratchet like this is a one trick pony, so you only want one if you have other power tools for other uses.

A cordless impact wrench is far more practical, as you can use it for anything with the right bit, including drilling holes and polishing. Just be sure to get one with switchable impact mode.

Osamakheireddine · 12-23-2022, 01:27 PM

Will keep that in mind, thanks for that! Should hopefully have a new one after Christmas! Thanks for the help

12-21-2022, 03:36 PM	#1
Osamakheireddine New Member 21 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Bmw 318d (f30) Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Remove headlight without removing bumper As the title says; I wanna remove the f30 headlight without removing the bumper. It's a total pain in the ass as I don't have any electric tools. If someone has done it before without removing the bumper please pass the info on )
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12-22-2022, 12:18 PM	#2
MidMoF30 Private 36 Rep 99 Posts Drives: F30 328i BMW Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 328i XDrive [0.00]	I don't think its possible due to the lower headlight mount bolt under the bumper cover. The tab will not clear the bumper cover being in place. In all honesty the bumper cover removal does take some time, but it is easy because its just a matter of removing fasteners. __________________ '13 328i Xdrive - BM3 Stg 1; Muffler Delete; BMS Wheel Spacers
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12-23-2022, 07:58 AM	#3
Osamakheireddine New Member 21 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Bmw 318d (f30) Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I was thinking that myself. It’s just a pain when using hand tools. So I’ll just invest in a powered rachet
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12-23-2022, 09:58 AM	#4
Billfitz Lieutenant General 8216 Rep 16,054 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	A powered ratchet like this is a one trick pony, so you only want one if you have other power tools for other uses. A cordless impact wrench is far more practical, as you can use it for anything with the right bit, including drilling holes and polishing. Just be sure to get one with switchable impact mode.
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12-23-2022, 01:27 PM	#5
Osamakheireddine New Member 21 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Bmw 318d (f30) Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Will keep that in mind, thanks for that! Should hopefully have a new one after Christmas! Thanks for the help
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