How to change low beam headlight bulb
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One of my low beam went south and I want to change them myself. Any advice and/or pitfalls to watch for?? I am hoping it is straight forward "plug-n-play.
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My Ride: 2008 550I,Space Grey,Hud,Cold Weather,M - Sport, matched GP Thunder headlights and Fogs,,Smoked Badges, Night Vision, Heated Seats,Rear Sunshades, Aux Audio, SAT, NAV, Black Grills, Sprint Booster, Dinan Cold Air, Stage 2 Dinan Software.....More to come soon
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you have to remove the headlamp completely from the car to access the bulb. 4 torx bolts 2 on top bumper support and 2 at the bottom of the back of the headlight. don't take the bottom 2 out completely leave them loose just enough to wiggle the headlight out it will save you a ton of time getting it back in.
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you absolutely do have to take the whole headlight out to change the bulb.... maybe you should read it? same as you would have to for changing angel eye bulbs.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I didn't take my headlights out to change my AE bulb. I just replaced it in place, I loosened it, but I sure didn't remove it completely. Granted, removal would make it easier, but it's not necessary. And I have HUGE hands
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I didn't take mine out either and didn't find it too difficult.