Angel eye lens cover has fallen (XENON Light) 550i
05-16-2017, 05:27 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i w/ M Sprt Pckg, Space Grey Metallic w/ Leather Grey Dakota Seats, Sprt Auto Transmission, Sport Automatic Transmission, Paddle Shifters, NAV, , Xenon/Adaptive Headlights, Wheels M Double Spoke 172, Black Matte Kidney
Angel eye lens cover has fallen (XENON Light) 550i
Any one know how to fix without breaking the seal?
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05-17-2017, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i
Model Year: 2008
Same exact thing happened to me.
Pop the hood and remove the circular cover over that light. You will be working just thru that small opening and it can be very time consuming.
I used a flathead screwdriver to pull the bottom part of the lens cover inwards and my fingers to grasp at the top part and pull that inwards. However, the reason that the cover popped out is because the original glue has failed. So you need to try and get the cover pulled inward as tight as possible. Some kind of tape may help to hold it in position as well.
You'll also find that the cornering lamp and reflector assembly needs to be remounted once you get the cover back in place.
The whole process is a PITA but the only other option is to open up the entire headlight assembly or buy a new one.
Pop the hood and remove the circular cover over that light. You will be working just thru that small opening and it can be very time consuming.
I used a flathead screwdriver to pull the bottom part of the lens cover inwards and my fingers to grasp at the top part and pull that inwards. However, the reason that the cover popped out is because the original glue has failed. So you need to try and get the cover pulled inward as tight as possible. Some kind of tape may help to hold it in position as well.
You'll also find that the cornering lamp and reflector assembly needs to be remounted once you get the cover back in place.
The whole process is a PITA but the only other option is to open up the entire headlight assembly or buy a new one.