Headlight adjustment for driving on the continent

I'm going to look tomorrow!
I can't remember seeing any tho :(

The tech data sheet fro BMW does state beam benders - it lists all models include the range and the requirement of levers / benders- I'm confused now.
 
ronk said:
I'm going to look tomorrow!
I can't remember seeing any tho :(

The tech data sheet fro BMW does state beam benders - it lists all models include the range and the requirement of levers / benders- I'm confused now.
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My own view is that BMW are confused as my local dealer told me my car did not have these levers. I would take photos for you but I cant get a camera in there. The best I can do for you is a photo of the access doors in the wheel arches. Here you go.....
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For me if BMW are in a situation of uncertainty on this point, for what ever reason, the default for them must be use benders - it covers all.
Hope this helps.
 
I've just been into the garage and had a look!

Yes mine also has those little trapdoors but as my car is put away for the winter I cant access them to have a peep inside.
 
I took my 2009 35i to the BMW service centre to ask how I adjust the lights as I couldn't find the lever mentioned in the manual. He parked my car in front of a wall and showed me that it has no left/right kick up, he described this to me as flat beam technology. No need to do anything to drive abroad. He said in the 2009s some had it some don't but they all got the same manual.
 
Well you live and learn ,Checked my wheel arches and yes there are the trapdoors. As to whether there are any levers behind is another question. Come the summer when it warms up I will investigate,but it sounds hopeful. Thanks Jabberwoky.
 
My Z4 is a 2003 2.5 auto and it definately has the levers. As I have just used them to get it registered and control techniqued ( French MOT ). Normally when we have imported cars i have had to replace the headlights. But this time I was able to set the levers and it went through without any questions. Once you have removed the trap doors, you need to release the spring loaded bar that holds the cover over the bulb units. Once you have removed this, you will find a lever to the side of the main bulb. When you adjust the lever it just flattens the light beam. So instead of the beam kicking up on one side. Its totally flat. hope this helps.
 
w1ndsurfnut said:
My Z4 is a 2003 2.5 auto and it definately has the levers. As I have just used them to get it registered and control techniqued ( French MOT ). Normally when we have imported cars i have had to replace the headlights. But this time I was able to set the levers and it went through without any questions. Once you have removed the trap doors, you need to release the spring loaded bar that holds the cover over the bulb units. Once you have removed this, you will find a lever to the side of the main bulb. When you adjust the lever it just flattens the light beam. So instead of the beam kicking up on one side. Its totally flat. hope this helps.
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Yes, E85 is not a problem !
 
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