Clear Indicators for US Spec

Nathan · 05-26-2005, 11:46 PM

I went to my dealer today, they had a 3 Series Launch party. They had about 7 cars on the lot, and we test drove both a 330 and a 325i again.

As i examined the headlight assembly for the first time. It does seem that the amber colored reflector snaps in place, which means that it looks like it can be removed. You need to open up your hood and then look at the assembly, that's the only way you can see it.

Does anyone have a service manual for the E90 yet? This has given me a lot of hope; i'm probably going to take the headlight apart next weekend when i pick up my baby.

Also, Sapphire Black does look amazing, i saw it for the first time on the e90 today.

I will post pictures and a video tomorrow.

Nathan

EVO_S4 · 05-27-2005, 12:03 AM

awesome hope everything work out for you,

bozo5521 · 05-27-2005, 12:16 AM

Good catch...I belive there is no way that whole headlight assembly is one piece..It just doesnt make sense to me..If you find out, post..So I can go up to the service guy at the dealership and smack 'em...! HAHA!!

E90Newbie · 05-27-2005, 02:03 AM

that would be awesome if you successfully take out the amber... good luck! you'd be a hero to all U.S. E90 owners!!!

Ewrek · 05-27-2005, 02:17 AM

Yeah...already my hero for attempting to take your headlight assembly apart!

JamesClay · 05-27-2005, 02:22 AM

Hmmm. I think the Euro has a white reflector. I should have a parts CD tomorrow that covers all of this stuff. I wonder if the white reflector is available for install? I may get motivated this weekend to check it out - or it may be flywheel time.

Broken1 · 05-27-2005, 04:14 AM

We get cars with the white reflector std. It'd be cool on some colours to get the yellow. I want the smoked breaklights for the back of my car when they come out...if they not TOO expensive!

Tierfreund · 05-27-2005, 04:26 AM

Sorry to say, but this looks very much like just one part.

Not even available unless you buy the whole unit (which is on another slide of the ETK)

This is the Euo version btew. (Not that you could tell in b/w :-))

YYimports · 05-27-2005, 07:18 AM

I bet the headlight unit isn't easy to unassemble, they probably used that black glue stuff that's incredibly sticky and completely hardens when not warmed up.

Tierfreund · 05-27-2005, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lost8found

I bet the headlight unit isn't easy to unassemble, they probably used that black glue stuff that's incredibly sticky and completely hardens when not warmed up.

And even if you do get it apart. If you can´t order the part you want to replace, you´re bust. Unless someone offers it aftermarket. But that could take a while.

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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Clear Indicators for US Spec I went to my dealer today, they had a 3 Series Launch party. They had about 7 cars on the lot, and we test drove both a 330 and a 325i again. As i examined the headlight assembly for the first time. It does seem that the amber colored reflector snaps in place, which means that it looks like it can be removed. You need to open up your hood and then look at the assembly, that's the only way you can see it. Does anyone have a service manual for the E90 yet? This has given me a lot of hope; i'm probably going to take the headlight apart next weekend when i pick up my baby. Also, Sapphire Black does look amazing, i saw it for the first time on the e90 today. I will post pictures and a video tomorrow. Nathan __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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bozo5521 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 336 Posts Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Good catch...I belive there is no way that whole headlight assembly is one piece..It just doesnt make sense to me..If you find out, post..So I can go up to the service guy at the dealership and smack 'em...! HAHA!!
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E90Newbie Private First Class 20 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	that would be awesome if you successfully take out the amber... good luck! you'd be a hero to all U.S. E90 owners!!!
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Ewrek Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA. iTrader: (0)	Yeah...already my hero for attempting to take your headlight assembly apart!
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	We get cars with the white reflector std. It'd be cool on some colours to get the yellow. I want the smoked breaklights for the back of my car when they come out...if they not TOO expensive!
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05-27-2005, 04:26 AM	#8
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	BAD NEWS Sorry to say, but this looks very much like just one part. Not even available unless you buy the whole unit (which is on another slide of the ETK) This is the Euo version btew. (Not that you could tell in b/w :-)) Attached Images
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YYimports First Lieutenant 54 Rep 306 Posts Drives: TitanSilver E90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I bet the headlight unit isn't easy to unassemble, they probably used that black glue stuff that's incredibly sticky and completely hardens when not warmed up.
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