galkokolaf

after STFA for an hour I fugued out that I'd need a long torx 30 screwdriver in order to reach the hidden bolt in the process of removing the headlight assembly. Here is the funny part. Spent hours in "shopping" for a screwdriver. been everywhere Sears, Lowe's, Home depot and I found nothing that would do the job. maybe some of you guys wants to share some experience and tell me how the f*** to take those headlights offf.

audikillsbmw

trying not to drop the bolt. Luckily I have "small" hands, so I can reach back there and keep the bolt from dropping.

JimmyC83

take the front bumper off... or...

good luck! we had to hit up 3 different places to find this. (45 minutes of driving) After all of that...AutoZone (of course) had it all for 4.99$ for the T-30 ******SKINNY**** torx bit, and 4.99 for the 6" long, and 1/4" size thickness extension with Male/female ends. i paid 33.99$ for those two pieces...$*(#@*$_@ at my local parts shop in my town...

best to use a friend to help guide by flashlight into it...and have a magnetic retrieval ready to grab it once its fully unscrewed..

fyi it seems that the headlight plastics are designed to guide the extension down to the bolt, so you might be able to attempt to apply pressure to the direction of the Front grille of the car (from both headlights) and it can help you get the bit into the bolt with less hassle...

(you have to remove the airbox assembly and steering fluid cover crap in the way before removing the headlights...)

However i'ma noob, and assisted with the process from a veteran that can remove a headlight with his eyes shut

and am guessing this is how its done correctly! have fun and don't DROP that bit or the bolt in the engine bay, or have fun fishing or removing the belly pan!

JimmyC83

You know what they say about people with small hands ; -)

audikillsbmw

They know how to get into tight places

Press

they wear small gloves....8^)

audisity

Harbor freight tools carries the extension you need
just did similar job that required removal of that same bolt.

Canadia

By getting at that third bolt with an extension, you avoid having to take the bumper off?

audikillsbmw

:P

Boston Driver

but yeah, that 3rd bolt is a major PITA!