Does anybody know how to open the E92 tail lights?

BMW Fanatic · 11-14-2011, 11:32 PM

NO flames or anything please, just asking a simple question. I searched but couldn't find anything and I don't want to remove them off my car if I don't know how to disassemble them.. I want to completely detach the outer lens on both pieces on both sides from any mechanical parts etc..

Is it as easy as just removing the lights and disassembling them or is it more complicated?

Thanks guys

THE TECH · 11-15-2011, 08:17 AM

As with most light housings, you will most likely have to set your oven for its lowest temperature and let them sit in there for 10 mins or so to loosen the adhesive. Then you can do whatever you want with them. You will need to be super careful though when you reassemble to make sure they are sealed up well or the results will be for naught.

BMW Fanatic · 11-15-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

As with most light housings, you will most likely have to set your oven for its lowest temperature and let them sit in there for 10 mins or so to loosen the adhesive. Then you can do whatever you want with them. You will need to be super careful though when you reassemble to make sure they are sealed up well or the results will be for naught.

I've heard of this but think it might be too dangerous just in case the temperature gets a little too high.

What about boiling a pot of water and then letting the lights sit in there for a good 10/15 minutes? That should be okay too right..

Thanks bro

THE TECH · 11-15-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

I've heard of this but think it might be too dangerous just in case the temperature gets a little too high.

What about boiling a pot of water and then letting the lights sit in there for a good 10/15 minutes? That should be okay too right..

Thanks bro

Your call there. The oven method is proven.

As far as putting them in water, this would be far from my mind. Any condensation in a light can almost be impossible to eliminate later on.

BMW Fanatic · 11-15-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Your call there. The oven method is proven.

As far as putting them in water, this would be far from my mind. Any condensation in a light can almost be impossible to eliminate later on.

I'll see how it goes when I finally grow enough balls to do the task in a couple weeks.

THE TECH · 11-15-2011, 10:20 AM

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I'll see how it goes when I finally grow enough balls to do the task in a couple weeks.

Sounds good.

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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	As with most light housings, you will most likely have to set your oven for its lowest temperature and let them sit in there for 10 mins or so to loosen the adhesive. Then you can do whatever you want with them. You will need to be super careful though when you reassemble to make sure they are sealed up well or the results will be for naught.
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