Z3 nearside dipped headlamp changing issue

[Mark Connelly]

Hi folks...
I'm having a real problem changing this bulb as the air filter is in the way and the headlight casing will not move from the bumper even when the securing screws are removed...
Any advice would be much appreciated?
Mark

 

[Mazza]

I found it easier to remove the air box, but I only have a 1.9 which is slightly different in the engine layout and there is more room.

Pretty obvious this, but you have undone all four headlight fixings?
The two at the top and the two lower down through the holes on the slam plate

The only picture I have with any clarity, shows offside fixings

ps you dont have to strip it down this far to change the bulb

 

[Althulas]

It’s a removal of the air box on mine as well, better than upsetting the headlight position and having them realigned for the MOT.

 

[Mint]

I've always done mine by removing the airbox, still a bit fiddly but doable

 

[Jjim]

Either the 4 retaining screws or air box off

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome to ZroadSter

 

[Nodzed]

If you undo the bottom retaining bolts Blu-tack is your friend for getting the bolts back in if you don't have magnetic sockets. Stick some on the bolt head and then put the bolt in the socket, then you can feed the bolt, socket and extension down into the long recess without the bolts dropping off and causing lots of frustration...and bad words