Jahn D2S HID 'bulb' any good?

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by puddinboo

when I did my ds2 hid`s(I don`t have headlamp washers)it only took me 15 min if that ,I didn`t have to remove the whole headlamp assembly, unless my 3.0i is different I don`t know.
I just thought I would chime in.

They are talking about face lifted X5, you have a preface lifted X5.

[puddinboo]

ok.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by THE VEIN

instead of removing the bumper and headlight I just removed the 1 or 2 10mm bolts holding the intake on my 3.0 and that gave me enough room to remove the torx screws on the headlamp

Ahhh...I started on the driver's side...and even after loosening the bolts that holds the rack that secures the expansion tank to gain better access...it was still a struggle trying to blindly find those 2 bottom torx screws. That's when I threw in the towel and found TwinsPoppa's DIY.

[Best4x4xFAR]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

That's when I threw in the towel and found TwinsPoppa's DIY.

Okay, I am struggling to find this for some reason, is it not in the tips and tricks section?

P.S. - Didn't initially realize that when HAL flags the low beam as being out, he automatically turns on the fog lights...

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR

Okay, I am struggling to find this for some reason, is it not in the tips and tricks section?

P.S. - Didn't initially realize that when HAL flags the low beam as being out, he automatically turns on the fog lights...

Here's one front bumper removal DIY with downloadable PDF that was #5 in the How Tos - X5 tips and tricks:

• http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...r-removal.html

Here's another one found typing "Twinspoppa bumper removal" into a google search box:

• http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tructions.html

Both DIYs are for FACELIFT e53 X5s (2004-2006)

[Best4x4xFAR]

I finally got around to changing the bulbs this weekend. Some of you guys had me all worried that I was going to spend half the day pulling the front bumper off to change the HID capsule, so with it getting dark early, I had to put it off till the weekend.

In the end I didn't have to remove the headlamp from the vehicle. I just pulled the airbox on the drivers side for room. Took less than 30 minutes to do both sides.

The one torx is definitely NOT conveniently located, but with a 1/4 ratchet, extension, and universal I was able to access it without taking anything else apart. I just had to feel around for it at first..

Anyway, new bulbs are in, thanks for the links and advice all, Much Appreciated!

[puddinboo]

Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR

I finally got around to changing the bulbs this weekend. Some of you guys had me all worried that I was going to spend half the day pulling the front bumper off to change the HID capsule, so with it getting dark early, I had to put it off till the weekend.

In the end I didn't have to remove the headlamp from the vehicle. I just pulled the airbox on the drivers side for room. Took less than 30 minutes to do both sides.

The one torx is definitely NOT conveniently located, but with a 1/4 ratchet, extension, and universal I was able to access it without taking anything else apart. I just had to feel around for it at first..

Anyway, new bulbs are in, thanks for the links and advice all, Much Appreciated!

I`m glad you got er done . yeah it only took me about 15 min also ,the hardest part is like you said ,the bottom torx screw.
I guessed this one right oh ya ,just kidding . lol