Xenon or not?

Banana · #1 11-08-2006, 09:45 PM

Hi, I just received some headlights in the mail (off Ebay) and want to make sure they are xenon as the seller said they were before I spend the time installing them. Is there a way (simple) to find out if I was ripped off or they're legit? Thanks.

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Zulu95 · #2 11-08-2006, 11:26 PM

Check the pics and see if they look like this at the rear. The big round cover and connector in the triangle shaped cover should be there if xenon.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/l...on-bmw-x5.html

Banana · #3 11-09-2006, 12:18 AM

Yes, it looks the exact same as those pics. Thanks for the tip. Is it easy to change out headlights or should I have someone pro do it?

iop9000 · #4 11-09-2006, 12:54 AM

are you upgrading from halogen to xenon?
or just a simple xenon to xenon swap?

Banana · #5 11-09-2006, 03:40 AM

xenon to xenon swap

iop9000 · #6 11-09-2006, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banana

xenon to xenon swap

then it should be no problem, you can do it, if you played lego when you were a kid, and as long as you follow the diy instr and tips on the main page, GL!

Banana · #7 11-09-2006, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the help everyone! One last question, could someone please tell me the exact tools I need to get this done, I'd hate to begin and then find myself without the proper tools. Also, I don't have the washers on the bumper so it's my understanding I can leave the bumper in place while removing the headlights, but, I need some sort of extension , angled socket wrench is that correct?

Zulu95 · #8 11-09-2006, 03:14 PM

Read my article about removing the light units. You don't need to go near the screws behind the bumper. (I posted it above.)
10 mm socket? or torx set is all you need.

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