DIY on replacing fog lamp bulbs on a BMW X5 (E70)
 

I got many requests about this, so here it is:

Total time: 15 minutes or less.
2007 X5 (E70) uses H11 bulbs.
NO TOOLS REQUIRED!! :D

1. Remove the cover by pulling down the top and out on the silver trim piece. Start from outside of the car and move in. You will need to wiggle it to loosen the three hooks on top and make sure you keep the bottom in.

2. Do the same towards inside of the cover.

3. The cover should now come out.

4. Reach behind and feel for the harness. Press the clip on BOTH sides to release harness.

5. Turn buld clockwise and pull out bulb.

To Install:

1. Place bulb inside the lamp and turn counter-clockwise

2. Plug in the harness and make sure it clicks!

3. Place cover on the bumper BOTTOM first. Make sure the tabs on the bottom of the cover goes in first behind the bump's lip and press the three hooks on top.

ENJOY YOUR NEW LIGHTS!!! :thumbup:

thanks,you are the man!!

Thanks X5 Boy.

Great Stuff !
What type of Bulb did you buy ?

I bought them here:
http://www.automotivelightingusa.com

On the Fogs:
Nokya Arctic White H11
Bulb Type: H11
Sold As: Twin Pack [Pair]
Wattage [draw]: 55
Wattage [output]: 100
Color: Arctic White
Color Temp: 7000K
Price: $22.99

Check out my other post for pictures
"Installed Xenon Angel Eyes, Fog, Interior, & License Plate"

Thanks for sharing. I've made this into an X5world article -

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/l...mw-x5-e70.html

Jeff

Thanks for the post. Do you need pretty long arms to reach up from the bottom grill?

I went with these 18 LED H11 fog lights: Amazon.com: Generic LED-18-H11: LED 18 SMDs H11 6000K (Xenon White) Light Bulbs -One Pair: Automotive

What about for the 2012? Thanks

Same thing on the 35i

Will most H11 bulbs install without a dash error code?