[Dark_Knight_335]

I keep taking it to the dealer because they know what they're doing and I'm scared shitless of touching my headlights or anything around them, but I figured I would get some real-life experiences from people who have done this sort of thing.

[Reckless335]

I'm not local, but I just switched mine out 2 days ago. I followed the DIY on here. A little time consuming, but very easy.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Thanks brotha- does it involve dropping the bumper or going up on ramps etc?

[Reckless335]

You don't have to drop the bumper, but you DO have to remove the fender liners. So I'd advise jacking up the car, removing the front wheels, then remove the 8mm screws to remove the fender liner. Once the liner is removed you can see the access door for the back of the headlight. 5 T-20 torx bolts and that comes off and the D1S bulb is right there.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Thank you for this. I might give it a go when the weather gets nicer.

Enjoy the weekend (or Sunday at least.)

[Reckless335]

Here's the DIY I followed.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41184

[Dark_Knight_335]

Very cool man- thanks a million bro!

[Delta0311]

Jack up the side of the car that has a burn out bulb and remove the wheel. Then remove the fender liner so that you can see the back of the headlight. Then remove the headlight cover; replacing the bulb itself is pretty easy. Just make sure you put the headlight cover on nice and tight. If it is latched on wrong you will get condensation in your headlight.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Thanks Delta! That possibility of condensation is a bit unnerving, but I'll take a look at it sometime!

[Delta0311]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Thanks Delta! That possibility of condensation is a bit unnerving, but I'll take a look at it sometime!

It's not a big deal you can tell if the cover is on right.

[rollinstone157]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Thanks Delta! That possibility of condensation is a bit unnerving, but I'll take a look at it sometime!

Like Delta said above, it's going to be very apparent if it's not on right. If you're worried about the integrity of the rubber seal, great it with some Nyogel 760G (he ships really fast). And if for whatever reason you run into condensation issues due to humidity, the solution is very simple!

Simply open the top cover to change the angel eye bulb, give it a quick blast with the hair dryer, and close it up. That will remove any moisture that happened to accumulate if you decided to change the bulb on a day where there was 95% humidity

But really, you'll be fine. If you have a jack and the tools, there's no reason you can't do it yourself!

[JS82]

It is very easy to diy.
Just give it a try.