Bulb Replacement DIY

G3raldT · 08-02-2012, 03:10 PM

can anyone show me how to change the bulbs (preferably with pictures) im planning to replace my high/low beams with HIDs. Ive read the manual but it still looks like rocket science to me (noob). Thank you guys soo much!! This forum has helped me tremendously with my bimmer love!!

AWMSPORT · 08-09-2012, 03:45 PM

Not 100% yet, but for the fogs im thinking you can go thru the front fender just like you would do if you were replacing your reflector....

SmoothSteeringHopeful · 08-18-2012, 02:34 PM

I second this question. I have some new low beam bulbs I want to use! I've looked at the manual and pulled the covers off but cant get the damn bulb out!

Taking one more shot at it in a bit

SmoothSteeringHopeful · 08-19-2012, 10:39 AM

I tried to push the clamp on the bottom right... it just bent

Ecmiyake · 09-08-2012, 05:22 PM

I've found the easiest way is to put the connector back in the bulb, will be much easier to hold onto the connector than the two sharp legs of the bulb. Try to move and tilt the bulb out at the bottom.

SanG · 04-10-2013, 07:55 AM

Hi,

would you please explain how you pulled the covers off?

Thanks.

Hypnotic · 02-25-2014, 01:46 PM

They twist off, and you can go through the inspection panel in the wheel arch liner for the low beam bulb.
Good luck with it ;-)
Cheers.

JBH320 · 02-25-2014, 11:52 PM

Did you ever get the HID's fitted.

I have asked about fitting them to my F30 and I was told they would not work with the existing light components.

O do night driving in the country and the halogen bulbs are practically useless.

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SmoothSteeringHopeful Private First Class 14 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston SC iTrader: (0)	I second this question. I have some new low beam bulbs I want to use! I've looked at the manual and pulled the covers off but cant get the damn bulb out! Taking one more shot at it in a bit Attached Images Last edited by SmoothSteeringHopeful; 08-19-2012 at 09:44 AM..
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Ecmiyake New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	I've found the easiest way is to put the connector back in the bulb, will be much easier to hold onto the connector than the two sharp legs of the bulb. Try to move and tilt the bulb out at the bottom.
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SanG Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 316d Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Hi, would you please explain how you pulled the covers off? Thanks.
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Hypnotic New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 328i M Sport Saloon Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	They twist off, and you can go through the inspection panel in the wheel arch liner for the low beam bulb. Good luck with it ;-) Cheers. Last edited by Hypnotic; 02-25-2014 at 03:03 PM..
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JBH320 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Did you ever get the HID's fitted. I have asked about fitting them to my F30 and I was told they would not work with the existing light components. O do night driving in the country and the halogen bulbs are practically useless.
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