Xenon capsule replacement 2005 X5 (No not upgrade)

[mtX5]

Originally Posted by X5NTahoe4u

i have a 04 sport e53 4.4i.. you need to replace the entire headlamp assembly.. it took a month bmw did it on goodwill.. or check out HELLA brand as those were the replacements..

?? xenon bulbs go bad.. and all you do is replace them. what are you talking about?

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by mtX5

?? xenon bulbs go bad.. and all you do is replace them. what are you talking about?

early 04 and up to late 05's have faulty headlamps that cause chafing inside the headlamp. and cuts out the bulb.

[TwinsPoppa]

For 2004+ X5 (facelift models)

Part I: Remove Front Bumper
Part II: Headlight Removal
Part II: Change Xenon Bulb

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tml#post621779

All parts completed. Sorry it took so long.