Parking Light (3357/3157) Replacement

[StartX5]

I did some searching regarding parking light replacement for the facelift (04+) model and I'm still confused whether I have to remove front bumper in order to replace parking light or not. Have anyone done this before?

Reading this http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...placement.html article from Jeff and still not sure if I have to remove front bumper.

Thanks for your input.

[TwinsPoppa]

Sent you PM.

See: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...tructions.html

Yes, you have to remove the front bumper or at least loosend it some.

The reason is you need to move the headlights forward to access the plug for the parking light (its similar to the read taillight bulb holder) - no wires harness just a plug.

You can loosen the side you're not replacing, then remove the bolts/screws on the other, that you're replacing, completely.

If one needs replacing, might as well replace both since you're there anyways - save you some trouble for later.

Let me know if something isn't clear.

Good Luck!

- Jose

[StartX5]

Jose, Tom said the same! That's the worst designed ever by BMW I don't like to remove front bumper again!
Thanks J.