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Old 10-03-2010, 12:35 PM
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My low-beam xenon light burned out on the drivers side. Prior to ordering the replacement xenon bulb, I wanted to verify if I have the D1S (part 7 in the picture with ignition element) or the D2S (part 3 in the picture) bulb. Unfortunately, I could not figure out how to remove the headlight assembly to access the bulb. I removed the two obvious torx bolts holding the light assembly on from the top (easily visible when you open the hood); however, I could not figure out what to remove next in order to remove the light.

I have been unsuccessful at finding a procedure for removing the headlight on the forum or internet.

I have a 2004 545i with the adaptive Xenon headlights. Can anyone point me in the right direction to get the xenon bulb replaced?

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Old 10-03-2010, 01:27 PM
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There are another 2 smaller torx bolts down below.
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You just need to play around with the search terms.

This will get the headlight assy off.



http://forums.5serie..._1#entry1237374

here is another in the DIY section...

https://5series.net/forums/topic/830..._gopid__969316
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if you have a 2004, u have a D2S bulb. I sell them. I can also package in some HID fogs and MTEC V2.1 angel eyes for you
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
if you have a 2004, u have a D2S bulb. I sell them. I can also package in some HID fogs and MTEC V2.1 angel eyes for you
Thanks Brabus... I will contact you tomorrow for pricing. In my searches on the forum I saw you came up in a lot of posts related to lighting.
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Originally Posted by healthservices
You just need to play around with the search terms.

This will get the headlight assy off.



http://forums.5serie..._1#entry1237374

here is another in the DIY section...

https://5series.net/forums/topic/830..._gopid__969316
Thank you for taking the time to find these threads. They look great and should help me get the job done.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
if you have a 2004, u have a D2S bulb. I sell them. I can also package in some HID fogs and MTEC V2.1 angel eyes for you
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E60 5 series 2003-2004 D2S, MTEC's are error free and super bright
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