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May 22, 2009 | 01:38 PM

pro3g

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I know there is a bunch of threads but cant find one with pictures on how to install the bulbs is it easy to do?

May 22, 2009 | 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pro3g' post='886874' date='May 22 2009, 01:38 PM

I know there is a bunch of threads but cant find one with pictures on how to install the bulbs is it easy to do?

Everywhere I've read it IS supposed to be easy. I did mine a couple of nights ago. Guess what, its easy if you have hands of a midget. I don't have overly large hands, I'm 5'11'', regular build, and my hands hardly fit in the round hole to reach the bulb. They also say that you can change the AE bulbs w/o removing the headlight - don't believe them. I'm an expert gearhead with years experience working on cars, I know when things are easy to do or not. Its best to remove the headlight (this is a piece of cake), then on your lap, you can manuever better to reach the brown ceramic coated bulb casing. Good luck!!!

May 22, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pro3g' post='886874' date='May 22 2009, 02:38 PM

I know there is a bunch of threads but cant find one with pictures on how to install the bulbs is it easy to do?

easiest way with pre-lci e60's

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...&pid=864483

May 22, 2009 | 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='886941' date='May 22 2009, 05:53 PM

easiest way with pre-lci e60's

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...&pid=864483

If you follow the thread to which Gene refers, you'll see my "no tools" post. You don't have to get your whole hand down in there, just your thumb. A little carefully-applied pressure and finesse, and you'll be done in minutes. I just did it a couple of weeks ago, and no, I do not have midget hands.