head light replacement

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xavier
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Post Fri May 30, 2014 4:42 am

Is it correct that whole grille has to come out to replace the e30 headlights?
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Post Fri May 30, 2014 5:41 am

Yep, the "whole grille" meaning two screws and a couple of pop-off clips. It's 2 mins' work to get the grille off.
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Post Fri May 30, 2014 11:06 am

xavier wrote:Is it correct that whole grille has to come out to replace the e30 headlights?
Do you mean the "bulbs" or the whole headlights?

Bulbs can be replaced from the rear without removing the grill.

Ben