Replacing turn signal bulb

tk9 · 04-10-2012, 02:39 PM

Anyone know how? I just purchased the silver bulbs from BMW to avoid that egg yolk look... Thanks.

CUTigers · 04-10-2012, 04:08 PM

Should just be able to pop the back side cover and replace

tk9 · 04-10-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CUTigers

Should just be able to pop the back side cover and replace

there isn't a way to get to it from the engine bay... i tried looking in the wheel well but could not find anything?

mhenry7 · 04-10-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tk9

there isn't a way to get to it from the engine bay... i tried looking in the wheel well but could not find anything?

My E90 has a nice little access panel in the wheel well. I found these for E92, looks like you may be in for a much tougher time.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=569802
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551722

Bruce li · 04-11-2012, 01:27 AM

My lci was in wheel well

GetSomeE92 · 04-11-2012, 10:26 AM

Did this on my E92 not too long ago. They are different from the E90s in that they do not have the little access panel on the fender well lining. If you look at your inner fender well you will see a number of screws. You'll have to remove a bunch of them to be able to pull the lining back enough to access the bulb. If you have a jack and jack stands, it will be easier with the wheel removed. I did not have access to a jack or jack stands when I did mine so I just turned the wheel to a point where I had easier access. Once you get in there, it is really obvious.

Another tip: the bulbs can be tricky to get seated correctly. Take your time so you don't break anything and get it lined up correctly. Once you think you have the lights seated properly, test them before you button everything back up (i.e. turn on the turn signals and make sure they light up).

landman2k1 · 12-17-2012, 02:45 PM

Just swapped out my turns. Turning the wheel and removing the outer 4 screws on the wheel well liner was enough. Absolutely no need to remove the tires. I am guessing the most recent version of the bulbs has remedied any fitment issues because I had no problems seating the bulb or re-installing in the housing. It honestly took longer to turn the wheel and remove the 4 screws than anything else.

meezo · 02-17-2013, 08:23 PM

Ya I just did mine yesterday and you definitely don't need to remove the wheel. Did you end up getting them changed with no egg yolk? I have that on my car. How can I remove that? Some sort of coding?

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tk9 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 201 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Replacing turn signal bulb Anyone know how? I just purchased the silver bulbs from BMW to avoid that egg yolk look... Thanks.
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CUTigers Captain 24 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta/Lawrenceville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Lexus IS F [10.00] 2008 e90 335i [9.00]	Should just be able to pop the back side cover and replace
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Bruce li First Lieutenant 28 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 lci Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California iTrader: (0)	My lci was in wheel well
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GetSomeE92 Major 36 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (7)	Did this on my E92 not too long ago. They are different from the E90s in that they do not have the little access panel on the fender well lining. If you look at your inner fender well you will see a number of screws. You'll have to remove a bunch of them to be able to pull the lining back enough to access the bulb. If you have a jack and jack stands, it will be easier with the wheel removed. I did not have access to a jack or jack stands when I did mine so I just turned the wheel to a point where I had easier access. Once you get in there, it is really obvious. Another tip: the bulbs can be tricky to get seated correctly. Take your time so you don't break anything and get it lined up correctly. Once you think you have the lights seated properly, test them before you button everything back up (i.e. turn on the turn signals and make sure they light up).
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landman2k1 Private First Class 2 Rep 120 Posts Drives: '14 F32 435ix Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (0)	Just swapped out my turns. Turning the wheel and removing the outer 4 screws on the wheel well liner was enough. Absolutely no need to remove the tires. I am guessing the most recent version of the bulbs has remedied any fitment issues because I had no problems seating the bulb or re-installing in the housing. It honestly took longer to turn the wheel and remove the 4 screws than anything else. __________________ RB Turbos//JB4 G5 ISO Flashed//Alpina B3 Flash//AR Downpipes//ER FMIC//ER Chargepipe//AWE Blow Valves//AFE Sealed Intake//BMS X Meth//AST 4100's//Forgestar F14s
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meezo Private First Class 4 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ajax iTrader: (0)	Ya I just did mine yesterday and you definitely don't need to remove the wheel. Did you end up getting them changed with no egg yolk? I have that on my car. How can I remove that? Some sort of coding?
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