Failed WOF - adjusting headlights? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

SteveT · 9th January 2007, 11:31

Hi all and happy new year. Can someone advise where the adjusters are for the headlights been ok for the last 3 wof but not now cheers Steve

davidoli · 9th January 2007, 11:50

Hi Steve ,

they are the long white plastic screws above the headlight that are accessed by lifting the bonnet .....the screws are protruding into the engine bay.

see http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...42&hg=63&fg=05

part number 9 ........

SteveT · 9th January 2007, 12:26

many thanks for reply. those long white screws are very stiff and feel like they might break if turned or does the out side screw turn which is very stiff to, cheers S

davidoli · 9th January 2007, 12:45

I would recommend that you take the car to a mechanic and have the headlights aimed properly as it is quite a specialist job .......could the test centre not do it for you ?

farrell · 9th January 2007, 13:11

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Originally Posted by SteveT

many thanks for reply. those long white screws are very stiff and feel like they might break if turned or does the out side screw turn which is very stiff to, cheers S

SteveT
You are right about the fragility of the adjusting rods.
They rarely get touched & sited as they are, they see engine heat, external cold & moisture.
Personally, I would get the car undercover, heat the adjustment rods up with a hair drier & get some breakfree or similar on the rod threads.
You may even be better taking the grill off to get the parts free.
If the rods break, you will have to do this anyway.

Agree with Davids comments if the adjustment is being undertaken to pass a test.

Cheers
Farrell

SteveT · 9th January 2007, 13:27

Many thanks you jokers seems like sound advice. where would we be without people like you lot who are happy in passing on knowledge ,special cars need special people. i say cheers mate.

SteveT · 12th January 2007, 12:59

Well got my WOF and all good. I tried the hairdryer trick on the plastic rods and it did the job thanks Farrel.
So now my next job is to install my new tentioner and then sort the hood lining. allways something to do ay S