F30 Projector Angel Eye Headlights!

kreeess · 12-18-2016, 08:58 PM

Yeah I'm having issues with the bulb replacements also lol smh if someone can do a "how to" would be AWESOME! =)

Hack14 · 12-18-2016, 09:31 PM

While I can't yet offer a first person perspective, since I still have a couple days to wait for my headlights and bulbs to arrive, here's a couple videos I found on YouTube that may help...

kreeess · 12-18-2016, 10:32 PM

Haven't opened up the Depo headlights but I'm wondering if the design is similar

Hack14 · 12-18-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kreeess

Haven't opened up the Depo headlights but I'm wondering if the design is similar

Ahh, good call.

Didn't even cross my mind that DEPO may have used a different design to clamp the H7's into place.

MONSTAR · 12-18-2016, 10:58 PM

Yes the design is different. The low beams are incredibly easy to replace. No unclipping necessary, just loosen 1 screw and remove the other and you can slide the bracket out. Pull out on the metal base of the bulb and the two prongs pop out. Slide the new bulb into the two prong receptacles and repeat steps in reverse to install.

The high beam, I just haven't tried yet. My guess is to unclip the plug with the black and yellow wire and then remove the 2 screws as well. I'm not sure if that metal clip thing is what removes them

Hack14 · 12-18-2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

Yes the design is different. The low beams are incredibly easy to replace.

Well, if all else fails I'm happy that the low beams are the easier of the two to replace. If I have to, I can live with the original high beam bulbs for a while, since I almost never use them anyway.

Thanks for continuing to provide us with all the info!

MONSTAR · 12-18-2016, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack14

Well, if all else fails I'm happy that the low beams are the easier of the two to replace. If I have to, I can live with the original high beam bulbs for a while, since I almost never use them anyway.

Thanks for continuing to provide us with all the info!

Hey, no problem -- I don't mind sharing. I got home and checked it out again for you guys and Im stuck for now, until I can get a longer screwdriver. All of my tools are out of state unfortunately; I only brought some common sized metric wrenches and basic sized screwdrivers when I moved.

Heres what I mentioned about the low beam. Very simple and easy to access. Undo the two screws (or leave 1 partially threaded in) and slip the metal baseplate out. Unplug the bulb and replug the new one, refasten the two screws:

As far as I got with the high beam bulb, I believe you need to remove the LED module

Then you have access to the screws (my gold heatsink thing in there seems to have some white substance caked on it)

And heres my screwdriver not quite long enough to make it to the screws. Oh yeah, I unplugged the wire harness from the bulb as well

MONSTAR · 12-18-2016, 11:32 PM

Hey guys, forget what I said about needing a long screwdriver. Lol, sorry for so many posts. My curiosity got the best of me just now...

Just reach inside and push the top two metal prongs in and towards the center -- they will pop out of their clip. pull them forward or down, depending on which way you are looking at them; they will release the bulb. It was actually really simple! Having the LED module out may not be necessary but it does allow you to shine some light in there from the back while working from the side.

Hack14 · 12-18-2016, 11:36 PM

In your last photo, it appears that those two bars are holding in the bulbs on the high beams. Is there a way to squeeze them together and unseat them to remove the bulb?

MONSTAR · 12-18-2016, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack14

In your last photo, it appears that those two bars are holding in the bulbs on the high beams. Is there a way to squeeze them together and unseat them to remove the bulb?

Yes

see my post right above yours! it was that simple

Hack14 · 12-18-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

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Originally Posted by Hack14

In your last photo, it appears that those two bars are holding in the bulbs on the high beams. Is there a way to squeeze them together and unseat them to remove the bulb?

Yes

see my post right above yours! it was that simple

Haha, didn't even notice that!

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That's good news for sure! Same for the low beam bulbs too or just the highs?

kreeess · 12-19-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack14

In your last photo, it appears that those two bars are holding in the bulbs on the high beams. Is there a way to squeeze them together and unseat them to remove the bulb?

Yes

see my post right above yours! it was that simple

Thanks for the images and description!! This is really a big help!

BrennanF30 · 12-19-2016, 03:54 AM

Brilliant photos mate really helpful

So you dont need to unscrew for the high beam but you do for the low beam. There is a little metal clip on the low beam that the H7 bulb sits into, it should come out

Hack14 · 12-19-2016, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kreeess

Thanks for the images and description!! This is really a big help!

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Originally Posted by BrennanF30

Brilliant photos mate really helpful

X2! Thanks a million MONSTAR!

Hack14 · 12-19-2016, 01:42 PM

Headlights just arrived...two days earlier than FedEx tracking had scheduled!

Now I need the bulbs to get here so I can have a reason to fiddle with them.

RayonF30 · 12-19-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack14

Headlights just arrived...two days earlier than FedEx tracking had scheduled!

Now I need the bulbs to get here so I can have a reason to fiddle with them.

Hopefully doing mine tonight. Already have the bulbs waiting.

XKxRome0ox · 12-19-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack14

Headlights just arrived...two days earlier than FedEx tracking had scheduled!

Now I need the bulbs to get here so I can have a reason to fiddle with them.

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Originally Posted by RayonF30

Hopefully doing mine tonight. Already have the bulbs waiting.

which bulbs?

my headlights just shipped (at least got a fedex tracking number)
can't wait!!!

Hack14 · 12-19-2016, 05:31 PM

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which bulbs?

I got two sets of the GP Thunder 7500K H7 bulbs for my hi/lo beams and one set of the GP Thunder 7500K H8 bulbs for my fog lights.

If you look a few posts before this there are some good conversations about bulbs and what everyone is using.

BrennanF30 · 12-19-2016, 05:44 PM

Need pics guys

Can't wait for mine to arrive this side of the pond, second week in January

MONSTAR · 12-19-2016, 05:56 PM

Cheers guys, glad you are all receiving yours or will be getting them soon

. Please share photos !

XKxRome0ox · 12-19-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack14

I got two sets of the GP Thunder 7500K H7 bulbs for my hi/lo beams and one set of the GP Thunder 7500K H8 bulbs for my fog lights.

If you look a few posts before this there are some good conversations about bulbs and what everyone is using.

cool
lost track of the thread so i'm missing a lot of info
thanks for the reply

Hack14 · 12-19-2016, 07:40 PM

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cool
lost track of the thread so i'm missing a lot of info
thanks for the reply

Perfectly understandable. This thread would likely rival the length of 'War and Peace' if it were to ever be printed.

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kreeess Private First Class 4 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hercules iTrader: (0)	Yeah I'm having issues with the bulb replacements also lol smh if someone can do a "how to" would be AWESOME! =) __________________ If it ain't broke don't fix it
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Hack14 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2014 320i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	While I can't yet offer a first person perspective, since I still have a couple days to wait for my headlights and bulbs to arrive, here's a couple videos I found on YouTube that may help...
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kreeess Private First Class 4 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 328xi Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Hercules iTrader: (0)	Haven't opened up the Depo headlights but I'm wondering if the design is similar __________________ If it ain't broke don't fix it
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MONSTAR #gotboost 517 Rep 861 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (0)	Yes the design is different. The low beams are incredibly easy to replace. No unclipping necessary, just loosen 1 screw and remove the other and you can slide the bracket out. Pull out on the metal base of the bulb and the two prongs pop out. Slide the new bulb into the two prong receptacles and repeat steps in reverse to install. The high beam, I just haven't tried yet. My guess is to unclip the plug with the black and yellow wire and then remove the 2 screws as well. I'm not sure if that metal clip thing is what removes them
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MONSTAR #gotboost 517 Rep 861 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, forget what I said about needing a long screwdriver. Lol, sorry for so many posts. My curiosity got the best of me just now... Just reach inside and push the top two metal prongs in and towards the center -- they will pop out of their clip. pull them forward or down, depending on which way you are looking at them; they will release the bulb. It was actually really simple! Having the LED module out may not be necessary but it does allow you to shine some light in there from the back while working from the side.
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Hack14 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2014 320i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	In your last photo, it appears that those two bars are holding in the bulbs on the high beams. Is there a way to squeeze them together and unseat them to remove the bulb? Attached Images
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BrennanF30 BMWLad 1469 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 320D M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List BMW F30 M Sport [0.00]	Brilliant photos mate really helpful So you dont need to unscrew for the high beam but you do for the low beam. There is a little metal clip on the low beam that the H7 bulb sits into, it should come out
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Hack14 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2014 320i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Headlights just arrived...two days earlier than FedEx tracking had scheduled! Now I need the bulbs to get here so I can have a reason to fiddle with them.
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MONSTAR #gotboost 517 Rep 861 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (0)	Cheers guys, glad you are all receiving yours or will be getting them soon . Please share photos !
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