How to remove Dome? (for LED upgrade)

[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]

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 ...

[mp4.6]

I would like to add, that I was trying to do this on my 4.6is and I don't think that the actual clear piece comes off of the unit (once you get it down from the ceiling). Moreover, not all t10 led's will work in the dome light, in fact some are too big to install (in the middle section) and the others I put in the map light didn't work. I am not sure where to get ones that will work.

[Milsy]

May sound dumb, however will any of these eBay led bulbs cause codes or issues throughout the interior?

Cheers guys.

Brett

[Helmuth]

Hi Brett, no codes for the interior lights.

mp4.6 - I had to go over the holes with the Dremel to make the bulbs fit - that is right.