help: how to change angel eyes bulb

NYCSterling · #1 09-09-2010, 11:43 PM

ok folks, I have searched and searched.. but for some reason I cannot seem to find any post with detailed instructions on how to change the angel eyes bulb on a 2006 X5. I bought a pair of Mtec H8 bulb ( i hope its the correct one)..

thanks,

TRADEmark · #2 09-10-2010, 12:10 AM

pretty sure you got the wrong one's, but it's actually a pretty easy job. There's a access hatch on the rear of the headlight housing with one little clip at the top. Pop that open and then you'll see the bulb assembly for the eye's. disconnect the wiring (just pull off carefully) then turn the bulb housing i think clockwise? Once you get that out you'll see if your H8's will fit, but I'm pretty sure they wont. The H8's are for the e70's. Hope that helps! JL!

NYCSterling · #3 09-10-2010, 12:58 AM

thanks JL.. I did locate that oval cover thingie and i opened it. I did see some wires but it was a weird clip.. Its really tight in that location and I was not able to get a good grip on the bulb to turn.

I will try again tomorrow.

N S · #4 09-10-2010, 01:20 AM

Pop off the cover, grab the base of the bulb and twist (about a 1/3 of a turn) then pull. Slide the connector off and that's it.

NYCSterling · #5 09-10-2010, 01:30 AM

aight.. will do..

NYCSterling · #6 09-10-2010, 09:41 AM

ok.. i was able to get the left side one out.. and its one weird looking bulb and housing.. it has 2 flanges on the side.. looks like a mini flashlight... so the next question is what bulb type this is? markings on it says 12V 10W.. think its made by HELLA....

TRADEmark · #7 09-10-2010, 12:06 PM

Ya the only replacement I've found are the angel i-brights from eas. They're pretty pricing though, but it seems to be the best option out there.