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H7 spring clip removal and locking

mikegalbicka

Back in the saddle again
These videos show a close up of replacing an H7 headlight on a 2007 R1200RT. They were taken after removing the entire headlamp assy following the instructions in these articles

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?35262-HEXHEAD-Tech-R1200RT-Plastic-Removal-2008-Model.

https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthrea...elle-(fairing)-Removal-and-Accessory-Wire-Run

If you are trying to do this without removing the assy this helps you visualize how to manipulate the spring clip if you have never actually seen it.
 
Removal

H7 removal video

<iframe width="856" height="482" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fRpmO5YomC4" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
Replacement

H7 replacement video

<iframe width="856" height="482" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h55ApNDRKMY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
 
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