Thread: Changing LCI Xenon Bulbs

Not sure but it would be a fairly safe bet that the bumper would have to be dropped off from its mounts to remove the headlamp.

Is it not a front wheel off and through the arch liner job?

I do have a means of checking the exact BMW procedure for this job but I can't go upstairs and turn the PC on as wifey is asleep in the same room! I'll try tommorrow if I get time.

yeah bumper off would be better, also voiding the headlamp warranty in the process of changing bulbs (1 time use stickers now) have fun,do a step by step if you can

i checked with my local sutner about the warranty there is only a sticker on the DRL bulb so it means that if the bulb blows in first 3 years you can get new one. As I' chaning to LEd son not a problem , cant see any stickers on xenon cover

well to answer my own question I changed the bulbs today and weird as it sounds you can do it without opening the bonnet. - it seems the quickest and safest way is front wheels off , take the wheel arch liner off and this gives you access to the headlight cluster. I've taken some pictures and will do a DIY guide shortly

Quote: Originally Posted by magic77 well to answer my own question I changed the bulbs today and weird as it sounds you can do it without opening the bonnet. - it seems the quickest and safest way is front wheels off , take the wheel arch liner off and this gives you access to the headlight cluster. I've taken some pictures ...

did you post a DIY somewhere?

I havent totally forgot will post it up tommorow evening got to get hte photos off the server backup

Hi mate, I also have a 3 series LCI..... dont suppose you looked at upgrading the angel eye bulbs did you? Im looking to do mine, but can figure out how to get the old ones out, also what type of bulbs replace them? There is no mention of them at all in the manual! Andy