How do I replace this bulb?
05-30-2009, 05:52 PM
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My Ride: 05' 545i Sport Sapphire Black
So I went to Bimmian.com and ordered the H7 bulb (hope it is the right one). Does anyone know how to replace this light, it is extremely yellow. Is there a DIY. Also I ordered some side blinkers in LED. Is there a DIY for those?
05-30-2009, 06:42 PM
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you dont need to remove the light. just unscrew the cap behind the light housing, then i think you just twist the bulb out.
i doubt you'll get much whiter light though, since the drl run at partial power.
i doubt you'll get much whiter light though, since the drl run at partial power.
05-30-2009, 06:50 PM
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Have you checked your manual? 
If you are referring to the Halo's..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=36860
The side blinkers, do you mean the side blinkers on the headlight unit or the side fenders...either way..again, your manual is pretty self explanatory and easy to follow...
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If you are referring to the Halo's..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=36860
The side blinkers, do you mean the side blinkers on the headlight unit or the side fenders...either way..again, your manual is pretty self explanatory and easy to follow...
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05-30-2009, 09:17 PM
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Remove the cap from behind the grill. Twist...
Originally Posted by turboawd' post='895325' date='May 30 2009, 07:42 PM
you dont need to remove the light. just unscrew the cap behind the light housing, then i think you just twist the bulb out.
i doubt you'll get much whiter light though, since the drl run at partial power.
i doubt you'll get much whiter light though, since the drl run at partial power.
05-31-2009, 09:46 AM
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Im not refering to the "ring" or halo. Im talking about the piss yellow light that stays on all day no matter what I do.
05-31-2009, 11:39 AM
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page 182-84 in your manual is pretty self explanatory...
http://www.e60.net/information/2005_..._Manual_US.pdf
http://www.e60.net/information/2005_..._Manual_US.pdf
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Originally Posted by smoak' post='895776' date='May 31 2009, 12:46 PM
Im not refering to the "ring" or halo. Im talking about the piss yellow light that stays on all day no matter what I do.
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