How do you remove the Xenon bulb?
08-09-2006, 01:29 PM
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I am trying to replace the stock 4300K Xenon bulb with 6000K Xenon bulb but I am having difficulties in removing the bulb from the socket. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. This is part of my projects.
Projects:
1. Replace the stock fog light with HID. ===> Done.
2. Replace the grill with chrome one. ===> Waiting for package.
3. Replact the stock Xenon 4300K bulb with 6000K. ===> Having difficulties.
4. Upgrade the yellow Angel Eye with Predator ICE? - OE Upgrade Angel Eyes. On sale now for $119. ===> Waiting for package (http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....oducts_id=1111).
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2005 BMW530i, Orient Blue, Tint Window, Adaptive Bi-Level Xenon Light, Premium Package, Spoiler, Teflon High Gloss Coating, Steptronics, Leather Seat, Heated Steering Wheel.
Projects:
1. Replace the stock fog light with HID. ===> Done.
2. Replace the grill with chrome one. ===> Waiting for package.
3. Replact the stock Xenon 4300K bulb with 6000K. ===> Having difficulties.
4. Upgrade the yellow Angel Eye with Predator ICE? - OE Upgrade Angel Eyes. On sale now for $119. ===> Waiting for package (http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....oducts_id=1111).
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2005 BMW530i, Orient Blue, Tint Window, Adaptive Bi-Level Xenon Light, Premium Package, Spoiler, Teflon High Gloss Coating, Steptronics, Leather Seat, Heated Steering Wheel.
08-09-2006, 02:52 PM
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Hi,
You don't need to remove the headlights or front bumper! Just take off the top screews from the headlight assembly (2 or 3!). Now you can move the headlights forward with care and get space to replace the bulbs!. Unplug the factory bulbs (unclock rotate!) and place the new's one without finger contact from the glass bulbs. If it happened the bulbs will probably be damaged in short time.
Good luck
You don't need to remove the headlights or front bumper! Just take off the top screews from the headlight assembly (2 or 3!). Now you can move the headlights forward with care and get space to replace the bulbs!. Unplug the factory bulbs (unclock rotate!) and place the new's one without finger contact from the glass bulbs. If it happened the bulbs will probably be damaged in short time.
Good luck
08-09-2006, 05:22 PM
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Yes, I was able to remove the bulb assembly from the housing but I was unable to unplug the bulb from the socket. I did not want to force and break the socket. Any advise.
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='320696' date='Aug 9 2006, 06:52 PM
Hi,
You don't need to remove the headlights or front bumper! Just take off the top screews from the headlight assembly (2 or 3!). Now you can move the headlights forward with care and get space to replace the bulbs!. Unplug the factory bulbs (unclock rotate!) and place the new's one without finger contact from the glass bulbs. If it happened the bulbs will probably be damaged in short time.
Good luck
You don't need to remove the headlights or front bumper! Just take off the top screews from the headlight assembly (2 or 3!). Now you can move the headlights forward with care and get space to replace the bulbs!. Unplug the factory bulbs (unclock rotate!) and place the new's one without finger contact from the glass bulbs. If it happened the bulbs will probably be damaged in short time.
Good luck
08-09-2006, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SYBMW' post='320793' date='Aug 9 2006, 10:22 PM
Yes, I was able to remove the bulb assembly from the housing but I was unable to unplug the bulb from the socket. I did not want to force and break the socket. Any advise.
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I found an older post: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Attach...st&id=13932
08-09-2006, 09:21 PM
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I heard some of the newer E60's Xenon bulb is sealed and only the dealer could change them.
08-09-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman316' post='320868' date='Aug 10 2006, 02:21 AM
I heard some of the newer E60's Xenon bulb is sealed and only the dealer could change them.
08-10-2006, 08:35 AM
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Yes, it did had a square type box attached to the bulb. It must be the integrated starter like you mentioned. Wonder how much the dealer is going to charge.
Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='320872' date='Aug 10 2006, 01:35 AM
Yes, on the MY 2007 the bulbs are type D1S. These bulbs have an integrated starter.
08-12-2006, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SYBMW' post='321061' date='Aug 10 2006, 11:35 PM
Yes, it did had a square type box attached to the bulb. It must be the integrated starter like you mentioned. Wonder how much the dealer is going to charge.
08-12-2006, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='321776' date='Aug 12 2006, 05:31 AM
That might just be the ballast and igniter. No big deal, all xenons have them. Try having a second look, a lot of my friends did it on the 5s, easy job. I'll ask them if they did something different.
