1999 BMW 318 318 front headlight removal

1999 BMW 318
121,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SHAN_MAN
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i just bought a bmw 318 e46 (1999) yesterday i received the angel eye kit i bought off ebay which i would like to fit into my front headlights. do i need to remove the full headlight assembly or will the lens cover just come off, so i can fit the angel eyes in. can i also connect the wiring from he angel eyes to the parking lights wiring from this postion? thanks.
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The headlamps should be removed for this operation. I am not an advocate of using aftermarket lighting appliances, this is just an opinion. The parking lamps are a good place to pick up power for your halo lights.
Mar 20, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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