How to Repair Broken Headlight Tabs Using a Tab Kit

How to repair your headlight using an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) tab kit. In this video, I will show you what tools to use, where & how to cut off the old tabs and how to fit the new ones.
The headlight / car featured in this video is a BMW Z4 coupe E86 but the same headlight is fitted to the Z4 E85 roadster
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Parts
Just as an example, this is a headlight tab kit for a BMW E90 E91 E92 E93
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Note: Please make sure you buy the kit for the correct headlight (Driver or passenger side) as they aren't usually the same both sides. You can find these on Amazon, Ebay and sometimes the main dealer (As the often have an OEM number)
Tools & Equipment
Multi tool for cutting off the old broken tabs
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Torx "bits" to fit screwdriver or small socket set
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Ear defenders (Multi tools are noisy!)
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Safety glasses (I never use power tools for any job without wearing a pair)
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DISCLAIMER
Please note that this video and its content is intended for information purposes only. Although every effort is made to ensure that all the information is correct, there is no guarantee that this is the case. This video should not be considered a substitute for seeking independent advice or the services of a professional. Any work that you carry out on your vehicle or vehicles in your care are at your own risk.
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[@ReviveMyRide]

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[@ghostlea8802]

I have a vauxhall zafira with electronic moving xenon headlights with broken tabs. It cost about £700 new... New tab kit cost about £58, a second hand standard headlight cost about £30. Which have the same tabs. So I just cut off the tab and joined them on Job done

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exellent my brother

[@mbssmbs6869]

Nice video.

[@autopartswarehouse]

Useful video! What do you think is the best remedy if it so happens that the tab was cut off too much?

[@viszlaymark]

i have the same problem with the same lamp :D

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Way to go, red on the letters, you can't barely see what you wrote 👍