how to replace 03 M45 HID bulb??

Post by **stroked347** » Wed May 23, 2007 2:41 pm

hey everyone,

one of the low beams on my M just burned out today so i thought i'd see what the easiest way to replace it was....

i've just ordered a new pair of bulbs so they'll hopefully be here by this weekend...

I know the basics of not getting dirt, oil, etc on the bulb - was hoping someone could walk me through the easiest way to access the housing for the replacement

it looked like I could just pull out the air filter housing for easy access but I only took a quick glance.

thanks for any help!!!

Post by **ClutchKick** » Wed May 23, 2007 2:43 pm

First you must remove headlamp assembly...

Then bulbs:

Post by **vzuptnguyen** » Wed May 23, 2007 3:04 pm

great contributions clutch!

Post by **stroked347** » Wed May 23, 2007 3:21 pm

wow, thanks for the quick response...that certainly gives me something to do this weekend...

i appreciate the help!

Post by **ClutchKick** » Wed May 23, 2007 4:33 pm

no problem any time you need anything just let me know!

(I am hoping to become a sponsor on this board, but waiting on management... ) ((then I can post some good stuff...))

Post by **auditech10** » Wed May 23, 2007 7:13 pm

Screw taking out the dam headlights!!! Stick your hands in there, there is PLENTY of room. If I remember correctly there is a plastic piece right above the access port to the bulbs, just take that out and you'll be fine.All that extra work is a big waste of time, unless you have nothing better to do of course.Cheers

Post by **szh** » Thu May 24, 2007 3:57 am

ClutchKick wrote:(I am hoping to become a sponsor on this board, but waiting on management... ) ((then I can post some good stuff...))

Hi, ClutchKick.

Who have you contacted about this? Can I help move it along?

Please feel free to send me e-mail ...

Z

Post by **ClutchKick** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:55 am

szhosain wrote:
Hi, ClutchKick.

Who have you contacted about this? Can I help move it along?

Please feel free to send me e-mail ...

Z

I dont recall his name... but his contact info was on the advert page... they sent me pricing etc... just waiting to get approval from the uppers...

Post by **Shane_G** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:55 am

I just replaced both of mine 3 weeks ago. You do not need to take out the whole headlight, but I did take out the battery and tray so I could access it better. It took me about 35 minutes to change both of them. There is a black cover that screws off, the you turn the actual bulb and pull it out. Very simple.

Post by **Shane_G** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:56 am

Oh yea, have you already purchased the bulbs? I got my on eBay from someone that was recommended here and both of them were under $70.

Post by **auditech10** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 4:46 pm

I highly recommend Akinaboy on Ebay. I have done business with this guy selling and buying.Cheers

Post by **szh** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:53 am

ClutchKick wrote:I dont recall his name... but his contact info was on the advert page... they sent me pricing etc... just waiting to get approval from the uppers...

Good!

Z

Post by **CakeDaddy** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:57 am

auditech10 wrote:Screw taking out the dam headlights!!! Stick your hands in there, there is PLENTY of room. If I remember correctly there is a plastic piece right above the access port to the bulbs, just take that out and you'll be fine.All that extra work is a big waste of time, unless you have nothing better to do of course.Cheers

exactly what I was thinking. I changed my oem fogs to yellow and I went against the provided docs. I can do one side in less than 5 minutes without all that extra work.

I'll be doing some phillips 6K bulbs soon and I only plan on removing the battery and the air box or I might just get help from a neighbor kid with small hands.
Modified by CakeDaddy at 7:27 AM 6/13/2007

Post by **stroked347** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:51 pm

hey,

thanks for everyone's help regarding the bulb replacement. def. forget about taking out the headlamp housings. the bulb replacement ended up taking about 20 mins.

just pulled the battery on the passenger side and on the driver side, there is enough room to replace the bulb w/out removing the air filter.

Post by **CakeDaddy** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:25 am

stroked347 wrote:hey,

thanks for everyone's help regarding the bulb replacement. def. forget about taking out the headlamp housings. the bulb replacement ended up taking about 20 mins.

just pulled the battery on the passenger side and on the driver side, there is enough room to replace the bulb w/out removing the air filter.

church!!!! did you go with the standard oem 4300k or did you go higher?

Post by **auditech10** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 4:23 am

Im telling you guys, ULTINONS are the way to go, you wont regret itcheers

Post by **CakeDaddy** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:18 am

auditech10 wrote:Im telling you guys, ULTINONS are the way to go, you wont regret itcheers

Akinaboy on Ebay, right what kelvin?

Post by **auditech10** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:07 am

Thats my recommendation but you could get them from anybody. But yeah Ultinons are 6000K, which is the highest I would recommend for practical use.

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