Can I replace the lens' only???

[ljs]

Can I replace the headlight lenses only???

The lenses on 1997 528i are oxidized and one is cracked. I saw a Hella part that is the lens only, no light box/fixture. The body shop told me I need a new light assembly.

Do I need a new assembly or a new body shop?!

Thanks for your time.

 

[epj3]

More than likely you'll need to install a whole assembly, though don't take my word for it. How pitted is the plastic cover?

 

[ljs]

It is not too bad yet, but I assume it will get more cloudy over time. Moisture is collecting inside the cracked lense.

I saw a Hella lens cover. Are these parts decent quality?

Thanks for your reply

 

[epj3]

It is not too bad yet, but I assume it will get more cloudy over time. Moisture is collecting inside the cracked lense.

I saw a Hella lens cover. Are these parts decent quality?

Thanks for your reply

Hella is pretty much the best of the best. Call your local dealer parts department and ask them, they might know.

 

[94silverbullet]

i was told that I needed the whole assembly. the price of one light was more than the price of two aftermarket angel eyes, so I bought the angel eyes.

 

[ljs]

Thanks for the feedback. I did a test: I bought a used OEM assembly for the cracked lense for $60 and I bought a hella lens cover for the one that was oxidized for $18.

The BMW bodyshop in San Rafael preferred not to install lens only because he said you can compromise the seal. He cleaned the oxidation off with a solvent. No problem, only $18 dollars out for the lens.

The assembly was installed and I got out the door for $85 in labor and $78 in parts. The headlights look sooooo much better.

 

[obstin8]

where did you get the cover?

 

[94silverbullet]

where did you get the cover?

which side do you need? i have both factory head lights, just collecting dust in my basement. one is good, one is decent. make me an offer, and you can have them both.