Removing headlights BMW x1 - 2011 BMW X1

I want to remove/ replace headlights not change the bulb! I want to remove/ replace headlights not change the bulb!

1. Park against a wall and use masking tape to mark the approximate focus point of the low beams for future reference 2. Unplug the low-beam, high-beam, and combined turn-signal/parking light connectors. Xenon assemblies also have a self-leveling motor connector as well as a slightly different low-beam connection point into the ballast not pictured The connectors should look like this. Please Note: If you accidentally remove the turn-signal/parking light socket instead of just the connector, you might notice the mounting arms are fragile and could snap off as one did on mine see red arrow 3. Carefully remove the 4) 8mm mounting screws. Make note that the upper screws have serrated washers and the bottom screws have flat washers. Use the magnetic pick-up tool to help retrieve the lower screws as they can easily drop down below. 4. Pivot the inner edge of the assembly outwards. Take care to protect the bumper while doing so. 5. The outer connection point should release and the assembly can be carefully slid out forwards.6. The painted strip can be removed by prying up slightly and clearing the (2) tabs (see red arrows). At the same time, the hook on the edge must be released (see blue arrow and inset pic). The hook is fragile and breaks easily, so use care when removing 7. Score and break the (2) top latches which are plastic-welded (see blue arrows). Release the inner side latch (see red arrow 8. Release the (3) bottom latche 9. Release the outer side latch 10. Carefully separate the two halves.11. Remove the glass lens elements by prying off the metal clips. The clips will possibly be reused, so remove them carefully. Make note of the position of the lenses because they are unique for the low and high-beam. If you intend on converting from Halogen to Xenon HID bulbs, it's important to install the correct Xenon-spec low-beam lenses since they are pattern-matched according to bulb-type.12. Clean the lenses prior to reinstallation. Don't allow dust or debris to fall into the plastic lenses as they scratch very easily. Blow out any dust prior to installing the lenses. 13. The clear-corner Hella lenses are generally Euro-spec and you'll notice the turn-signal/parking socket might not fit perfectly because one of the arms doesn't latch properly. I simply pushed till one arm hooked and the socket was snug. Another option is to try and modify the hook so the latch fits. Again, pressing too hard might cause one of the arms to snap off. If installing smoked or clear-corner lenses, DOT rules require 3157NA amber bulbs to maintain an amber colored turn-signal. 14. Re-assemble the parts and swing the assembly back in by following Step 5, then Step 4. When re-installing try to match up the serrated marks and washer indents to preserve alignment. 15. Check to see if the assemblies line-up properly. The screw points have some play to allow them to be moved around a bit. Check that all the bulbs work properly and have the head lights professionally aimed 1. Park against a wall and use masking tape to mark the approximate focus point of the low beams for future reference 2. Unplug the low-beam, high-beam, and combined turn-signal/parking light connectors. Xenon assemblies also have a self-leveling motor connector as well as a slightly different low-beam connection point into the ballast not pictured The connectors should look like this. Please Note: If you accidentally remove the turn-signal/parking light socket instead of just the connector, you might notice the mounting arms are fragile and could snap off as one did on mine see red arrow 3. Carefully remove the 4) 8mm mounting screws. Make note that the upper screws have serrated washers and the bottom screws have flat washers. Use the magnetic pick-up tool to help retrieve the lower screws as they can easily drop down below. 4. Pivot the inner edge of the assembly outwards. Take care to protect the bumper while doing so. 5. The outer connection point should release and the assembly can be carefully slid out forwards.6. The painted strip can be removed by prying up slightly and clearing the (2) tabs (see red arrows). At the same time, the hook on the edge must be released (see blue arrow and inset pic). The hook is fragile and breaks easily, so use care when removing 7. Score and break the (2) top latches which are plastic-welded (see blue arrows). Release the inner side latch (see red arrow 8. Release the (3) bottom latche 9. Release the outer side latch 10. Carefully separate the two halves.11. Remove the glass lens elements by prying off the metal clips. The clips will possibly be reused, so remove them carefully. Make note of the position of the lenses because they are unique for the low and high-beam. If you intend on converting from Halogen to Xenon HID bulbs, it's important to install the correct Xenon-spec low-beam lenses since they are pattern-matched according to bulb-type.12. Clean the lenses prior to reinstallation. Don't allow dust or debris to fall into the plastic lenses as they scratch very easily. Blow out any dust prior to installing the lenses. 13. The clear-corner Hella lenses are generally Euro-spec and you'll notice the turn-signal/parking socket might not fit perfectly because one of the arms doesn't latch properly. I simply pushed till one arm hooked and the socket was snug. Another option is to try and modify the hook so the latch fits. Again, pressing too hard might cause one of the arms to snap off. If installing smoked or clear-corner lenses, DOT rules require 3157NA amber bulbs to maintain an amber colored turn-signal. 14. Re-assemble the parts and swing the assembly back in by following Step 5, then Step 4. When re-installing try to match up the serrated marks and washer indents to preserve alignment. 15. Check to see if the assemblies line-up properly. The screw points have some play to allow them to be moved around a bit. Check that all the bulbs work properly and have the head lights professionally aimed