2010-2017 BMW 5 Series F10, Bumper and Headlight Housing Removal and Replacement

This Video will show how to remove and replace the bumper and the headlight housing on a 2010-2017 BMW 5 Series.
This video will help if you need to replace the bumper, the headlight housing or any of the bulbs located in the housing.
See all of our how-to videos for this 2015 BMW 5-Series here: www.carcarekio...
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Remove rubber trim
00:18 Remove rivets
00:49 Lift panel on top of the fender
01:53 Remove T30 torx bolts
02:16 Remove bolts under bumper
02:44 Remove wheel well lining
03:03 Disconnect bolts holding bumper
03:59 Remove cover on front fascia
04:41 Remove remaining rivets
04:59 Remove bumper
05:28 Remove bolts that secure headlight housing to vehicle
06:17 Remove headlight housing
For more videos regarding the maintenance on this vehicle...
Visit: www.carcarekio... Find the bulbs that fit from our partner Sylvania using this link: www.sylvania-a...
We really like the SilverStar Ultra line and the ZEVO leds
Tools used in this video:
Gloves: amzn.to/2M82nCC
Rivet Popper: amzn.to/2M5OTHI
Milwaukee electric socket wrench: amzn.to/3qEF56s
3/8" Sockets: amzn.to/2Md0xAE
3/8" extension: amzn.to/2LPwVJE
3/8" torx bit set: amzn.to/3iwyY12
8MM Socket
T30 Torx
T30 Torx
Impact driver: amzn.to/3TpCA9p
Panel Puller: amzn.to/3v0ZJ8I

[@alexandrupana800]

We Need more tutorials like this... This Is a real tutorial!

[@CarCareKiosk]

Thanks Alex! Please like the video and subscribe - that will help us fund more!!

[@canberrabi8]

Probably the best instructional video on car servicing I have seen; very well done!

[@pa253]

This is hands down, the best tutorial I've watched for this procedure. Thorough and easy to follow. Definitely coming back to this channel for more.

[@CarCareKiosk]

Thanks! Please subscribe if you can...thx!

[@delboyginger6701]

just replaced my headlight following this video which is excellent, thanks. mine is 2011 520d m sport so slightly different, spotlights different but same to remove. one suggestion which i found useful was to use 2 elastic bungy cords with hooks to hold the wheel well lining out of the way as it was really sharp and stiff, i just hooked them back and through the alloy wheel. my headlight was held with 2 bolts accessed from the front and 2 from the rear ie through the wheel well, the inner one at the rear was very difficult to get at and remove and i couldn't manage to replace it when i put the new headlight on so its just secured with 3 bolts which seems fine. one more thing if you are only replacing one headlight you dont need to completely remove the bumper, just enough so you can pull back the bumper enough to allow you to remove and replace the headlight, but do make sure you support the bumper underneath, i used a couple of cardboard boxes squashed to size. i did damage a couple of the plastic rivets so have some available if possible cheers Derek

[@tlwarren110]

This is one of the most instructive videos ever filmed... Very detailed, set-by-step. Thanks very much.

[@jeremyuzeta7049]

This was the BEST, most detailed step-by-step walkthrough of how to do this. GREAT JOB and Thank you!

[@lurker668]

Unbelievable channel. First class! Replaced my bmw 520d headlight without even one question "how". Guide step by step with perfect details. I'm amazed how well everything is explained for non car savvy person like me. THANK YOU!

[@mikiej5294]

Worked brilliantly for my F10 2012. Swapped light out, No programming, fitted all back. 2 hours taking my time. Thanks for great video

[@gtwhome]

Excellent walk-through - with no details omitted. Success = 90% preparation. Thankyou so much ... and keep up the great work !

[@user-wk7zr8qw5i]

Thanks for a great video tutorial. Swapped my F10's headlight myself and saved thousands!

[@GarethSalmon-vb7vm]

Removed and refitted a headlight today using this excellent video. Couldn't have done it without your help! Thank you!

[@malakapalipana]

All 12 minutes were fully worth it and to the point. Very clear instructions. I was able to get the light replaced without any issue. Many thanks!

[@ridwanrahman]

Excellent video. Covered all aspects perfectly. Followed this to remove my headlight and get the lens repaired due to condensation

[@petersetopoulos8213]

Great video very clear instructions. This must be one of the worst headlamp design's from a installation point of view

[@TheCkmaxx]

An absolutely excellent video - helped me remove the headlight on my 2012 520d. Was able to replace the indicator and adaptive headlight TMS module for £140, versus the ridiculous £3100 quote for a complete replacement from a main dealer. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@ShenPerformance]

This is what I call a proper lecturer well explained thank you

[@l8apxr]

thanks for the video. it made that job much less stressful than i was expecting.

[@krizzz100100]

Thank you! The best instructional video ever. I just did it, had to replace the LED module for halo lights on 2015 528xi. They are only accessible from the bottom of the headlight unit. With this video it was a breeze.

[@ravitanguturi7035]

Thank you very much for the detailed instructions . Just replaced the headlight TMS module , which needed bumper and head light removal . Very much appreciated ..

[@chuckhenry6736]

Very well done, easy to follow. Thank You, saved some money doing it myself.

[@ImStep-by-Step]

Hands Down best video I’ve seen on this task!!

[@bladerunner7781]

the best tutorial I've ever seen...thanks !...

[@dayvg]

Great video mate, I’ve been needing to remove mine for some time and watching how easy it actually is has given me the confidence to just get it done. I will finally finish my ACC retrofit!

[@CarCareKiosk]

Cool cool...you get it done?

[@stephenalabi5529]

That is clearest and most detail DIY I have ever scene. Thanks a million.

[@robertorocci6104]

Great video, thanks. Just saved me a lot of money replacing headlight TMS modules.

[@NormChristian]

Great video, followed his instructions and had minimal trouble. very well done. Norm in WA state

[@jimmyvlassis7452]

Very well documented Video BUT - You guys Replaced ( Everything ) - !!!!! - REMOVE AND REFIT - and It will be Perfect - Only a little pick Guys - BUT AGAIN VERY WELL DONE -

[@garymoose5086]

Best instructional video ive seen by far. Please do some more

[@CarCareKiosk]

This is a small smattering of our whole library...check out www.carcarekiosk.com for the full suite of videos for this 5 series...cabin air filter, coolant, etc.

[@delboyginger6701]

brilliant, nothing missed or glossed over, anyone can follow it, thanks very much, cheers derek

[@dillonsandvik4481]

Definitely the best instructional video I’ve ever seen

[@CarCareKiosk]

Thanks Dillon! If you were doing this to change a bulb, we hope you went with our lighting sponsor, Sylvania!

[@Xatger]

A EXECELLENT VIDEO VERY WELL DONE VERY VERY PROFESSIONAL

[@cz2641]

Thank you! Now I can fix my bumper by myself. Good video.

[@Junglefever71]

Thank you, i used this great tune remove and fix a leaking headlight on my F11. Awesome work!!

[@travidvidlegradic1995]

Thank you for video. Very helpful! I feel like a mechanic now

[@clau5534]

Changed! Thank you so much!

[@michaeljurgens355]

Best instructive technical video I ever saw. Were are the bolts , closer look .....excellent done. Thank you

[@ahmedb.6081]

Very clear and informative. Now I'm confident that I can do this all by myself Thanks dear

[@CarCareKiosk]

Get 'er done!

[@MattsGym]

Great and very clear video! Love the step by step approach, clear pointing out where all rivets and bolts are located. Well done and thank you!! This gives me confidence to start replacing the right headlight unit. Quick question: I pbb will only have a replacement without bulbs and/or control units: I expect I can easily swap those from my replacement unit eh?

[@Supersnakeshelby]

This video is so perfect.

[@kevinwhite6764]

Nice job!! Love the detail. Thank you.

[@CarCareKiosk]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisfinta4941]

Huge thank you for sharing this video. My angel eye module out so i need to change and I don’t need to ask Mechanic for do $200 . So I really appreciate it 👍

[@romangurbowicz2388]

Dziękuję.. Bardzo obrazowo i rzeczowo wyjasniliscie problem .. Dobra robota

[@jcnguyen1629]

Thank you so much for the thorough video, extremely helpful.

[@mikewarde2802]

Thanks, saved me big bucks!

[@romaineknight8359]

Very professional and informative video

[@cyrusgill1594]

Very well produced video very descriptive & detailed I feel confident I am able to perform this job. Even though I wouldn’t.

[@jwherron]

Great video! Thank you! 👍

[@breach1702]

Well done, sir! Incredibly useful and pedagogically done.

[@wheelsync]

Excellent video very clear instruction

[@_jviewsfilms24]

Your the best bro 🙏🏽👑💯 Your KZbin channel deserve much more subs

[@erictsang6844]

this is so informational! Thanks for making this to the World.

[@d.struke5334]

Excellent video, very useful. Missing the rear bumper Removal... Thumbs up!!!!

[@kalcheng2244]

thank you very much 非常謝謝您的視頻

[@sokola311]

Thank you very much! I have to re-seal my driver's side headlight assembly. Ugh.

[@nikhilb2152]

Could you please list down the tools you needed to get this job done? I need to replace my driver side headlight and this video gives me some confidence. Thank you!

[@CarCareKiosk]

Done!

[@jeremyuzeta7049]

@carcarekiosk Regarding the two side panels that are removed first, there is a rubber weather-proofing strip on one of side of each, that can get dried out and crack. Any idea where we can buy more rubber trip to replace that with? Any good parts sites that you use for such things too?

[@EkoKolo_Katowice]

ideal way to crack bumper or whell linning . i remove totaly this . so , whells need to be removed an mounted back

[@kanbay36]

Very good video with perfect explanation. I did it! Thx

[@MEADOWZ100]

Hi need to replace due to water inside light....do I need to change ballasts and module aswell??

[@alinchifor1674]

Well done👍 New headlights fitted now,thank you

[@thewiseguy7100]

GREAT informative video! Thank you

[@KNKLHEAD]

Great video. Probably a dumb question, but can you check just the bulbs (with small hands!) -- by reaching through the hole after removing the top cover?

[@Krymedogg]

can I just do the left side of the vehicle if I want to get to the left headlight

[@MihaiRosu93]

Professional DIY video !!! Many thanks!!

[@MEADOWZ100]

Hi are the ballasts hard to remove and replace

[@stephenr6194]

What about the headlight washer? Is there any water hose connected to the bumper? Thanks!

[@paco573]

Good job.well explained.thanks à lot.i née to rénové the bumper to peint it.i have f10 xdrive of 2013

[@leelineberry5821]

good job

[@IndianG-Trini]

Seems pretty easy. I think I can do this. 😊

[@DavidLopez-zx2de]

I can’t find the 4th bolt for headlight someone help me lol 14’ 535i xdrive

[@stephenr6194]

I have a F10 535i with the M Sport bumper is there any difference? I mean the bolt location ? Thanks

[@Vue_Mix]

Do you need to remove the bumper to get headlight housing off?

[@user-vv4uk1ys4e]

これが1番わかりやすい！ありがとうございます!

[@MEADOWZ100]

Also will it need recoding or will it just work once replaced?

[@Rimvis94]

Very helpful video ,thank you guys!!

[@dondady5500]

i want my F10 fixed for cheap and don't know much about cars. how much a hood replacement and bumper replacement will cost?

[@ImStep-by-Step]

Did we disconnect battery?

[@tonyvulaj1952]

Thank you so much ! That was perfect

[@korwaks1p]

Very helpful thank you so much.

[@brahim21261]

Very Nice work. Thanks

[@joshuawalker5044]

Is there any software reset needed after this procedure? 2015 w/adaptive u.s. headlights

[@CarCareKiosk]

Not if you put everything back together correctly :)

[@andymitchell368]

Nice one 👍

[@SA-mu8hk]

Nice and easy. thanks

[@tiahfili4974]

NICE...

[@andersn4707]

very good high quality video Helped a lot Thank you :)

[@jesussalazar6656]

Had the front drivers side head light replaced on BMW535I 2013 the vehicle's computer did not recognize the new headlight had to have the dealership reprogram the computer to accept it. It got so complicated that my insurance carrier sent an agent to witness the procedure. Headlight $2000+ total cost 25000 after all said and done. What a joke the head light fills up with condensation and the signal part of it has already failed just waiting for the rest of it to fail. We are retired and don't have that kind of spare change. Let it rot!!! Good job BMW. Good vidio but it is hard to do this process while in a wheelchair.

[@CarCareKiosk]

Sorry to hear about this!

[@CarlCarr-zk7pg]

How can I call. You on head light purchase

[@MasiniTuning20008]

Very explain video ! Thanks

[@rogerdarbhan5505]

very well done video. thanks

[@Niptittude]

hi can the facelift front bumper (F10n) fit on the pre facelift F10?

[@samuelnazario7412]

Thank you

[@gmspeedgarage3697]

gut erklärt Cool 👍

[@chetangajjar3626]

Nice bro

[@armwrestlingpassion8784]

Can you make a tutorial on how to get a girlfriend?

[@Supreme0777777]

Is there any coding needed when replacing the whole headlight assembly?

[@delboyginger6701]

hi did you find out if any coding was needed please? cheers derek

[@Supreme0777777]

delboyginger no there’s barely any info on these F10s I’m still trying to figure it out.

[@sbreinlinger]

@@Supreme0777777 I would love to know this. I have a replacement headlight, but still the signal doesn't work

[@Supreme0777777]

Steven Breinlinger, same here man, where did you get the the replacement headlight? I have the same issue my turn signal does not work.

[@delboyginger6701]

@@Supreme0777777 hi ive just changed my headlight see comment below and i did nothing electrical and it seems to work fine cheers

[@michaelhall9138]

What happened to the video??

[@chrislepriol]

Merci merci vidéo excellente je me lance pour changer mon feu...j'y gagne 827€ achat chez bmw et pose :)

[@jackwood2328]

THAT is a video. Superior.

[@jakefromstatefarm653]

Isn't a 2010 a whole different generation of 5 series

[@jakefromstatefarm653]

And 2017 too

[@CarCareKiosk]

Depends on the market and body configuration...this is the F10 generation 5 Series in the North American market

[@jakefromstatefarm653]

@@CarCareKiosk then the years are wrong in america the f10 is a 2011-2016

[@CarCareKiosk]

F10 in the US started with the 2010 BMW 550i GT and ended with the 2017 BMW 535i GT and 550i GT hence the 2010 - 2017 range in the title

[@jakefromstatefarm653]

@@CarCareKiosk nobody said anything about the gt though

[@user-og8rb4ez4f]

😃😃👍👍😍😍