[e90bmw328i]

All, So I am trying to find an exact part number to repair the e90 LCI headlight tab repair kit. I see some posting for part #63117182519 but it does not look like is what I need. The headlights have 2 holes under the tab. But this part pics show a single hole. Any idea where to find the part number? I did search through the getbmwparts for my year and it does not show anything.

Thanks in advance.

UPDATE (3/23/2015):
I bought the correct part finally which is a direct fit. Below is the link to the prts (Part #11): http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/sh...sembly=63_0917


Just remember to get the inner or outer tab as they are different.

[beha]

X2

[dylim]

If the headlight has at least one similar tab that's good, you can use something called plastex to recreate the missing tab. You heat the mold to soften it, place it firmly on the good tab, wait for the mold to cool and form, then place the mold on the missing one, and pour the plastic dust and chemical solvent to form the plastic.

[cdgatti]

why would they make a kit for the e92/93 but not the e90?

[e90bmw328i]

Logically it would make sense they have a repair kit for all models. Still havent found anything useful yet. Lets see. getbmwparts.com is really lame. They never return emails.

[Evochuck]

https://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/20...iagram=1942026

Item 5, you guys didn't look too hard, 4 different p/n depending on the tab

[e90bmw328i]

Originally Posted by Evochuck

https://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/20...iagram=1942026

Item 5, you guys didn't look too hard, 4 different p/n depending on the tab

Well, fcp said that this part is not used to repair the tabs.

[Evochuck]

Well Idk who fcp is but that's the parts used for sedans, as long as you pick the right one.

[cdgatti]

Evo, I wish you were right. Those are the clips that go on the end of the tabs. Still no source for a repair kit for e90 broken tabs.

[e90bmw328i]

Originally Posted by cdgatti

Evo, I wish you were right. Those are the clips that go on the end of the tabs. Still no source for a repair kit for e90 broken tabs.

You are spot on. I did order the part #5 from getbmwpart and it does not fit the LCI headlights (now I have to freaking take a 15% restocking fee and also pay for return shipping). The part states it is for ZKW headlights. So I guess it was meant for xenon headlights instead.

[e90bmw328i]

Ok. So I found another one at ECS:
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES172885/

Does anyone know if this would work?

[e90bmw328i]

so according to this website, that ECS part is for X5 headlights: http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/p/...126940249.html

I found another part for the Valeo headlights on this page:
http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/sh...sembly=63_0917

Not sure if this would fit out model

[cdgatti]

Originally Posted by e90bmw328i

so according to this website, that ECS part is for X5 headlights: http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/p/...126940249.html

I found another part for the Valeo headlights on this page:
http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/sh...sembly=63_0917

Not sure if this would fit out model

I don't think that is what you or I are looking for. That (part 11) is also just the clips that go into the tabs. Not the tabs themselves like are available for the e92/93.

[cdgatti]

Originally Posted by dylim

If the headlight has at least one similar tab that's good, you can use something called plastex to recreate the missing tab. You heat the mold to soften it, place it firmly on the good tab, wait for the mold to cool and form, then place the mold on the missing one, and pour the plastic dust and chemical solvent to form the plastic.

Have you done this? Any more information on how well it does or doesn't work?

[e90bmw328i]

Originally Posted by cdgatti

I don't think that is what you or I are looking for. That (part 11) is also just the clips that go into the tabs. Not the tabs themselves like are available for the e92/93.

I had an email conversation with them and they say it is meant to replace the broken tab on our models.

[e90bmw328i]

Finally. I have updated the link to the part in the OP. Pics attached.

[cdgatti]

Originally Posted by e90bmw328i

Finally. I have updated the link to the part in the OP. Pics attached.

do you have a bmw part number for that?

Can you take a pic where that goes on the headlights?? Thanks a million.

[e90bmw328i]

Attached are the pics with the tab attached.

[cdgatti]

that looks right... are you saying this is a part to replace missing tab on e90 lci headlights???? Please say you are saying that!!!!

[e90bmw328i]

Yes. Thats the correct part to replace broken LCI headlights tabs. I did install this on the car and made sure it fits.

http://parts.bmwofbridgewater.com/sh...sembly=63_0917

Above link, you can lookup the correct tab for inner or outer for left and right lights.

I bought it from FCP as their shipping was lot lower and also no tax.

[cdgatti]

Ok what an ordeal to find the right part eh? I don't think there is another thread on the site that has done this yet. Nice job.

They really got ya by the short hairs on this don't they... ~$40 for 5 cents of sheet metal with some simple cuts and bends. SOB's.

[e90bmw328i]

Thanks cdgatti. I totally agree with you. This POS metal piece should not cost $43. Its literally a 5cent metal sheet as you said.