11-15-2016, 05:03 PM | #1 |
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F30 HID Xenon Bulb Replacement DIY
This is a short DIY I put together for the replacement of the HID Xenon bulbs. I found a few DIYs for the halogen setup, but not one specifically for the Xenon's.
Here you go! F30 D1S HID Bulb Replacement DIY REMOVAL 1- Jack up the front wheel and remove it. (Although this step is optional, removing the wheel offers more space to work. Depending on your bulb preference, you want all the available space when dealing with $150+ bulbs. 2- With a flat head screw driver, place it into the top of the two plastic guide brackets and dislodge the splash guard. This will reveal the back of the headlight assembly. 3- Remove the round circle covering the HID bulb assembly. Be cautious as there are small “teeth” which act as resistance. More or less, you’ll end up snapping those teeth in half. You should now have full access to the HID bulb assembly. 4- The assemble is held in place by brackets. These brackets lock the bulbs and electrical connections in place. The way to unlock the bracket is to push the top of the bracket DOWN and to the LEFT. The following photo gives you an idea of how it’s held in and what you need to do to unlock it. For reference, the bulbs were removed so that you could see the locking points. LOCKED UNLOCKED 5- Once the bracket is unlocked, disconnect the electrical plug from the bulb. Unless you have incredible finger strength, you’ll have to use a flathead screw driver to loosen the connection. It will then pull right off. 6- With the connection removed, you can now safely remove the bulb. I highly recommend using plastic/latex gloves when working with bulbs. You do not want any oily residual on the bulbs. INSTALLATION 7- Installation is performed in reverse order. Insert the new HID bulb and plug the electrical connection on. Once it’s seated correctly, pull the bracket housing up and lock it back in place. Make sure it’s also securing the electrical connection. 8- Double check your work, button up all items removed, turn on the headlight to make sure the bulb works. Last edited by zcspec; 06-29-2017 at 12:51 AM.. |
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11-16-2016, 04:20 PM | #2 |
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I was just contemplating last night on how to do this. Very very helpful post. Thanks
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11-30-2016, 11:01 PM | #5 |
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I'll save you the time AND money, don't even bother.
One of the reasons why I created this DIY was that I upgraded my stock bulbs to PHILIPS X-treme Vision 4800K bulbs. In my opinion, they were a waste of my money. If there is any difference in light output, it's very difficult to tell. Sure, they are whiter than OEM, but the goal to achieve noticeably more light output. was a disappointment. |
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I need new bulbs in the GLI, after 150K miles and 10+years, they are getting old and tired and obviously much dimmer. |
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12-03-2016, 08:27 AM | #7 | |
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I would love to see my 335 with a crisper cutoff and a more saturated light spread, it's just not as good as those TL bi-xenons, I know the info is out there though I just need to find it I will be doing this - had these exact bulbs in my TL but they were called CBI, best bulb I've ever used. I will post an update once installed, although will most likely be in spring, I hate doing light work in the winter! |
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12-04-2016, 02:41 PM | #8 |
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You can upgrade our projector lenses to a higher quality glass but that requires removing the headlight housing, baking them, and swapping out the projector glass after you've ripped them open. As much as I would love to attempt this, it's beyond my scope of expertise. I'll just stick to installing DPs, CPs, FMIC, Exhaust, etc... LOL.
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12-05-2016, 08:58 AM | #9 |
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What is the OE part number for this bulb?
Has anyone replaced the OE bulb with a different brand and had better results? Seems to me changing just the bulb wouldn't do much except change the color of the light. If you want something crisper you'd have to get deeper into the lights and change the glass lense itself.
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12-06-2016, 08:53 AM | #11 |
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nice write-up I'm with you on the quality these are definitely not the worst xenon setup but far from perfect. I had a retrofit on my last car and it spoiled me a little bit.
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I have Osram CBIs and think they're a lot better than stock. Much whiter light output as well as being quite a bit brighter. Highly recommended!
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If you compare prices on Amazon they're 25-35% cheaper than the retrofit source, hmm strange. My last set of CBI's were from them along with some clear lenses and they are completely legit - they're in my wife's car now... I would highly recommend them and will be purchasing my own bulbs from them instead of Amazon. theretrofitsource.com |
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Hm, quick question. How many bulbs would you need to replace the standard Xenon lights on a 3er?
Does that include the high beams as well or? Also which OSRAM Nightbreakers should I be looking for, plug wise. Any help would be great, thanks
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D1S is the bulb you need for night breakers, cbi, etc. - you would need a pair |
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Cool thank you. Need to do some more research.
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Also a correction, I dug back through my email order confirmations and realized I actually ordered mine through PowerBulbs: https://www.powerbulbs.com/us/store/...1r/fitting/d1s |
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