H7 spring clip removal and locking

[mikegalbicka]

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.

 

[mikegalbicka]

Removal

H7 removal video

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[mikegalbicka]

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>

 

[mikegalbicka]

FYI - depending on device you may not see the full view recorded in the videos in these embedded versions. Best to view them at the YouTube links if interested which also have comment descriptions.


Removal
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fRpmO5YomC4

Replacement
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h55ApNDRKMY