cant get front grill and frame off

[JohnC]

im trying to do the euro lights. and i cant seem to get the grill frame off the one that goes from the grill to under the headlight brackets. the bentley says to stick a screwdriver into where the back of the corner lights are? tired dosent seem to be hitting or catching anything. any tips?

[Patrick]

Try these three links, the pics will help you. You may have to do a bit of prying on the wing piece (the piecethat goes under the headlights) at the same time you're pressing on the plastic release clip.
Hth.

http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/?theme=1&le...nt_id_select=3
http://www.bimmer.info/ed/headlight/
http://www.bimmer.info/ed/hid/

[Rory]

im trying to do the euro lights. and i cant seem to get the grill frame off the one that goes from the grill to under the headlight brackets. the bentley says to stick a screwdriver into where the back of the corner lights are? tired dosent seem to be hitting or catching anything. any tips?

Hi John,

The links Patrick sent are very helpful. If you are still having problems, pull the front bumper. It is very simple,remove the side marker lights (x2), remove the trim around the side markers (slide it towards the front of the car), remove the 4 x 19mm bolts on the front bumper, turn the two rubber gromets on the side, disconnect the fog lights, slide the bumper forward. It really takes an extra 10 minutes your first time to remove it. You will have Excellent access to the clips to remove the trim and such. To me it is a lot easier than fidgeting from above. YMMV.

Best,
Rory