How to Replace a Headlight on a 2005 BMW 325i

High Beams
1. Open the driver's side door and pull the hood release latch towards you. This latch is located next to the door jamb, below the dashboard.
2. Locate the hood release handle below the 'BMW' symbol on the hood. Press the release handle upward and lift the hood. The hood supports itself automatically with a pair of hydraulic lifts.
3. Fold the wire bracket that secures the plastic cover over the headlight assembly and unlock the cover.
4. Open the cover. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Insert a new bulb. Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare fingers.
6. Close the plastic cover and swing the wire bracket back over the edge of the cover to secure it.
Low Beams
7. Turn the front wheel inward on the side of the vehicle that has the bulb that needs to be replaced. For example, if you need to replace the left headlight, turn the wheels to the right.
8. Locate the plastic flap on the front side of the wheel well. Unlock the flap by turning the two fasteners counterclockwise then open the flap.
9. Fold the wire bracket that secures the plastic light cover over to unlock the cover.
10. Open the cover. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
11. Insert a new bulb. Do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare fingers.
12. Close the plastic cover and swing the wire bracket back over the edge of the cover to secure it.
13. Replace the plastic flap on the front side of the wheel well and secure it by turning the fasteners clockwise.