This a DIY for replacing headlights in the e60 and/or removing the headlamps. It's a DIY on one side. It's the same exact procedure for the other side. I'll use Scott's (sdg1871's) pictures for now until I can find my cable for my camera. It literally takes me about 2 minutes to remove BOTH headlights from the car. Procedure works for LCI and pre-LCI e60s. If the stealership tells u it takes them 2 hours to install headlights, then tell them to EFF off because u dont have to remove your bumper. You can also use this method to install HID fogs without going into the fender well while installing headlights!


Pop the hood open


Lift rubber piece UP with your finger on one side


Rubber piece removed


Remove the five screws that holds the beautiful front bumper

 

Kinda missing some pics aren't you John?

 

Now remove the two top screws holding the headlight





Remove angel eye cover


Unscrew the bottom screws for the headlights a FEW TURNS ONLY. You dont need to unscrew all of it and then lose the screw. Then ur really SCREWED.




You may also open the headlight cover to get more room

 

I cant put all of them at once. Be patient.

Now yank it out carefully so you dont scratch the paint. It should come with with EASE especially on MTECH bumpers.



No need to unplug ANY cables. Don't risk of forgetting to plug it back.


Rest it in the engine bay


Arent these headlights beautiful!!!!


The brand new 6000K D1S bulbs fresh in the box!


Unplug the cable that goes to the D1S bulb

 

Man that looks good already.........................

Scott, you are so F-ing lucky!!!!

 

Rotate the bulb counter clockwise


NOTES: For D1S bulbs and D2S bulbs, it's slightly different but once u get it out, it's simple. The D2S bulb just unplugs with a slight twist then you have to reinstall it. I've never installed a D2S yet.

Now remember to take the retaining clip from the old bulb


Stock bulb with retaining clip removed. DO NOT TOUCH BULB. If you touch the bulb with ur hands, wipe it down with alcohol. V_therussian recommends to use vodka


Comparison of the 6000K D1S bulb (left) and stock bulb (right)


Install the retaining clip on the new 6000K bulb


Install and twist it back into the headlamp via clockwise motion


It's IN! Ready to be plugged in



Now close the hood and drive!

 

Might wanna reinstall them first

Great detail in the pics BTW, good job John

 

I'm just kidding. Dont close and drive. LOL. Turn on and off ur headlight a few times to make sure it works properly.



Now stuff the headlamp back CAREFULLY. Do not scratch the paint! You see how I angled it kind of at a 45 degree angle? It's the best way to slide it in easily. Remember to align it with the brackets on the bottom.



Headlamp is now placed back in the car


Try to align it first and then screw the bottom screws back on


That's a picture of Vlad holding my camera in action!

 

Remember to close all the covers and screw on the angel eye cover


Reinstall all screws




Remember to install the rubber piece back!

 

Any more detail and you'd be covering the glove install and removal, great job, any pics of the lights at night?
P.S. can you tell I'm trying to get to 2500?