Bulb Replacement DIY - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

G3raldT · 08-02-2012, 03:10 PM

can anyone show me how to change the bulbs (preferably with pictures) im planning to replace my high/low beams with HIDs. Ive read the manual but it still looks like rocket science to me (noob). Thank you guys soo much!! This forum has helped me tremendously with my bimmer love!!

AWMSPORT · 08-09-2012, 03:45 PM

Not 100% yet, but for the fogs im thinking you can go thru the front fender just like you would do if you were replacing your reflector....

SmoothSteeringHopeful · 08-18-2012, 02:34 PM

I second this question. I have some new low beam bulbs I want to use! I've looked at the manual and pulled the covers off but cant get the damn bulb out!

Taking one more shot at it in a bit

SmoothSteeringHopeful · 08-19-2012, 10:39 AM

I tried to push the clamp on the bottom right... it just bent

Ecmiyake · 09-08-2012, 05:22 PM

I've found the easiest way is to put the connector back in the bulb, will be much easier to hold onto the connector than the two sharp legs of the bulb. Try to move and tilt the bulb out at the bottom.

SanG · 04-10-2013, 07:55 AM

Hi,

would you please explain how you pulled the covers off?

Thanks.

08-02-2012, 03:10 PM	#1
G3raldT New Member Drives: 2012 328i Jet Black / Black Join Date: May 2012 Location: East bay Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Bulb Replacement DIY can anyone show me how to change the bulbs (preferably with pictures) im planning to replace my high/low beams with HIDs. Ive read the manual but it still looks like rocket science to me (noob). Thank you guys soo much!! This forum has helped me tremendously with my bimmer love!!
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AWMSPORT 1st Class SG 335i Drives: 07 335i SG/Black Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Fla Posts: 610 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Spt [0.00]	Not 100% yet, but for the fogs im thinking you can go thru the front fender just like you would do if you were replacing your reflector.... __________________ '13 328i MSport, AW, Black Dakota leather, Premium Pkg, xenons, CF roundels, Matt Black Grillz, Painted reflectors (front $ rear) Smoked tail lights, White L.E.D PY27W front turn signal. Soon: Roof and trunk spoiler, H&R Super sports, Custom Exhaust, Front Lip, rear diff, matt black roof,

08-18-2012, 02:34 PM	#3
SmoothSteeringHopeful Private First Class Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	I second this question. I have some new low beam bulbs I want to use! I've looked at the manual and pulled the covers off but cant get the damn bulb out! Taking one more shot at it in a bit Attached Images Last edited by SmoothSteeringHopeful; 08-19-2012 at 09:44 AM.

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08-19-2012, 10:39 AM	#4
SmoothSteeringHopeful Private First Class Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	I tried to push the clamp on the bottom right... it just bent

09-08-2012, 05:22 PM	#5
Ecmiyake New Member Drives: 2012 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Vancouver bc Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	I've found the easiest way is to put the connector back in the bulb, will be much easier to hold onto the connector than the two sharp legs of the bulb. Try to move and tilt the bulb out at the bottom.

04-10-2013, 07:55 AM	#6
SanG Registered Drives: 2013 F30 316d Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Hi, would you please explain how you pulled the covers off? Thanks.