[luckystrike]

hello guys i will try to change the xenon d1s bulbs to mtec 6000k tom , Im just wondering the bmw dealer told me that its risky to change the bulb myself bec it have a high voltage , do i need to unpulg the battery just to be safe? and is it really difficult to change it ?

[BOBKUR]

Make sure the headlight switch is in off position. Dealer trying to screw you.

[luckystrike]

done it thnx its so easy took me 1 hour to change both bulbs and the angel eyes. mtec d1s bulbs and angel eyes are nice combination

[E90Company]

Could you post pics? Did you take your wheels off to do the D1S?

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by E90Company

Could you post pics? Did you take your wheels off to do the D1S?

I own an '07 e90 and was able to do without removing the wheel or jacking the car. Turned wheel so I could access a small plastic door in the wheel well, then worked from above and below with tools and hands to remove.

There is a DIY on the site that shows how to do it but I think the OP removes the wheel.

[slopokdave]

I tried to do this last night and even with the wheel removed I couldn't get the headlight housing door off.... I think there are 2 clips up top and 2 below. Felt like I was going to break it. I had the wheel off, too.

[E90Company]

Originally Posted by mlifxs

I own an '07 e90 and was able to do without removing the wheel or jacking the car. Turned wheel so I could access a small plastic door in the wheel well, then worked from above and below with tools and hands to remove.

There is a DIY on the site that shows how to do it but I think the OP removes the wheel.

Thanks. I just thought you could do it from the engine bay because you can see the ballast screws

[luckystrike]

I think its better to take the wheels off for better access , im sorry i wasnt able to take some pix , anyway ill post the website where i got the DIY ., you can use a flat scewdriver and unclip the top just put the flat scewdriver inside the clip and that will do it , you can lso unclip the bottom first if you would like , the bulb is easy to replace just use a longnose pliers or bare hands if you like heres the website for better understanding

http://www.trickykegstands.com/e90Headlight.html

[mlifxs]

Originally Posted by E90Company

Thanks. I just thought you could do it from the engine bay because you can see the ballast screws

maybe you can(?). I researched the DIY, originally thought I must remove the wheel and was happy to find I didn't need to. Never thought of trying everything from the engine bay.
Best part of the DIY is, with the wheel off and wheel well removed, you get a great look at where everything is. Helps you visualize where you are as you work the way I did (or perhaps how you may try?)