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2006 550i late model LCI unit- Angel lights

Old Dec 11, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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Lightbulb 2006 550i late model LCI unit- Angel lights

Okay, So I finally get bored of OEM yellow angels and ordered the white ones.
Now I have gathered that the headlight unit has to come out and I was researching about the DIY steps.
I don’t want to break anything and hence very careful about what I’m doing (experiments are only for science labs)
Please direct me to a step by step DIY for this.
I have researched enough but all seems to replace it without having to remove the headlight.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Here is a video of removing the headlight first and replacing the bulb:

I used to just replace it without removing the headlight but that is a personal preference.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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I already saw this video. I can take the headlights out but the problem comes to take out the Angel bulb. I can't take it out. neither there is any special instruction I can find anywhere. Please help !
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 05:38 AM
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I used a long Phillips screwdriver to loosen the socket out
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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did you replace your headlights with LCI ones? because the topic header says 2006 550, but the LCI didn't happen until 2008. pre-LCI and LCI headlights are different. changing LCI angel eyes is very easy. just unscrew an easy accessible plastic cover by hand and replace the bulb.
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