headlight cracked - replacement advice required pls? (pic)

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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:26 am

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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 1:50 pm

Thanks for that.
£180 for the "correct" Bosch complete unit?! Assume I cannot replace just the lens?

Anyone have a used for sale?
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:06 pm

You can replace just the lens using a heat gun and some patience.
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:36 pm

Thanks Cloggy Saint - will do some ebay research or if a zoner has one...

Much appreciated.
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:32 pm

i have good clear [ none milky ] high beam units available for sale .
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:56 pm

Thanks. Is it the Bosch? Need offside /drivers side/right side non smiley one.
Thanks in advance!
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2016 9:32 am

yes i have Bosch ones here and a couple of hela
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Post Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:56 pm

does any one know if you need a specific lens for o/s or n/s please?