[constantin_md]

Hi, i'm planning to buy a 2012 535i that has both headlights lens cover cracked.
Please recommend which option should i choose for repair.

At first i found on ebay cover lens replacements, $320 for both, but i'm not sure i'm going to put the headlight in the oven at 200F as this is the only method for installation.
Then i found new HELLA Bi-Xenon LED Headlight pre LCI for about $900 a pair

Also new HELLA Bi-Xenon LED Headlight pre LCI for about $1100 a pair but need extra wiring and modules for installation.

I like the last option the best but don't know the parts for wiring or the necessary modules to make it fully integrated with the "adaptive" function working.
Are the "HELLA" the same as oem?





Lens replacement

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Original...RXY6rt&vxp=mtr


HELLA Bi-Xenon LED Headlight Pre LCI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HELLA-Bi-Xen...IAAOSw-4BXaoZ-


HELLA Bi-Xenon LED Headlight LCI

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151985680218...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[UA_civ_eng]

My OE is Hella

[Sedoy]

I believe that F10 headlights are perma-sealed so baking won't work very well to separate the lens. I think the best option would be getting aftermarket LED headlights from Alibaba for around $1200-$1400. They are also brighter than OEM LED headlights.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1316676






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[addy27]

I've been in a Similar boat. I even tried the oven at 270F for 8 minutes and then another 5 but the lens doesn't want to come off but it does feel like the glue gets softer. I have not done much further but I'm looking to find a body shop or repair shop that has experience doing this type of lens removal that can help. We are both in the Bay Area so if I find one, I'll update this thread for you. If you are able to bake them and separate the lens then let me know the trick you use

[addy27]

BTW, the second pic is deceiving as they shown a FULL LED picture but the part number they specify is for LCI Bi-Xenon Headlight