How to remove Dome? (for LED upgrade)

[Ash977]

Thanks a lot

[firedawgs]

I just replaced mine bulbs to LED in the doom. I don't know if it is exact same as yours, but this is how mine worked. First, I must say......be careful taking out anything plastic in colder weather as it is more brittle.

So push the whole unit towards the rear of the vehicle. Then pry/pull lightly on the front. The front is placed in with two tabs and the rear has a "L" plastic piece the keeps it flush with the headliner.

Good luck. If you run into problems let me know and Ill take mine out and take a picture. It is a 30 job to take out when done correctly. Remember whole assembly. No trim pieces pulled.

[papasmurf]

Originally Posted by firedawgs

I just replaced mine bulbs to LED in the doom. I don't know if it is exact same as yours, but this is how mine worked. First, I must say......be careful taking out anything plastic in colder weather as it is more brittle.

So push the whole unit towards the rear of the vehicle. Then pry/pull lightly on the front. The front is placed in with two tabs and the rear has a "L" plastic piece the keeps it flush with the headliner.

Good luck. If you run into problems let me know and Ill take mine out and take a picture. It is a 30 job to take out when done correctly. Remember whole assembly. No trim pieces pulled.

Incorrect. Push it towards the front of the vehicle, pry from the back.

[Nik]

Thanks.

[Nik]

36mm FESTOON DOME LIGHT 2 SMD LED BULB 6423 6461 6411 - eBay (item 260735980421 end time Feb-14-11 11:04:37 PST)

Theese should do it?

[Freddy]

will you message me what bulb kit you used?

[lordviper]

Originally Posted by Freddy

will you message me what bulb kit you used?

i used these for the interior lights but do not reccomend them
BMW X SERIES LED INTERIOR LIGHT SET X5 - E53 (01-06) on eBay (end time 22-Mar-11 08:37:29 GMT)
they feel very very cheap and arent very bright compared to the halogens if i am honest.

these were used on the boot and i cannot reccomend these enough!
best bulbs i bought for my car!
? BMW E53 X5 E90 E92 E93 E93 M3 LED LUGGAGE LAMP TRUNK on eBay (end time 16-Feb-11 02:52:42 GMT)

[Helmuth]

Hi,

why pay 14 Pounds for a complete replacement of the whole lamp when changing the bulbs only costs like $2 ?

No offence just asking.

[lordviper]

Originally Posted by Helmuth

Hi,

why pay 14 Pounds for a complete replacement of the whole lamp when changing the bulbs only costs like $2 ?

No offence just asking.

I don't know the fitting.

[Helmuth]

Link is in post #22 from Nik. That is exactly what you need for the trunk.
And you are right. Nobody answered his question ...