How-to on replacing H8 Halos?

evolution3 · 10-14-2013, 02:50 PM

Either I am blind or they are so easy to replace that they don't need a how-to... but I need to replace a burnt out H8 angel eye bulb on my 135i and I can't seem to find a how-to. Is it super easy? I can find a lot of e90 how-to videos, is it similar? Do I need to access it through the wheel well, or just through the engine bay?

Sorry, if there is a how-to please direct me and you can bash me if as a newb if you want, but I seriously just searched for 15 minutes.

MuNkY6913 · 10-14-2013, 03:29 PM

Hahahaha. It would have taken you less time if you would have opened the hood and just looked at it for 8 mins and then removed. The covers on the back of the lights are a b word to get off and they're even worse to get back on and make sure they're on right. 2 pins on the bottom fit into slots so tilt the cover top back and pull the cover out. Then grab the back of the bulb and turn then remove. When putting the covers back on make sure the bottom pins are in first.

ShocknAwe · 10-14-2013, 07:35 PM

As stated its a H8 bulb inside the black plastic headlights cover.

Advice: try to take the bulb out without taking the cover off completely. Much easier if you can.

Andrewcoja · 10-14-2013, 08:42 PM

pj.rodriguez · 10-14-2013, 08:44 PM

I JUST did this a few days ago. The driver side is easy. Release the two bolts holding the airbox to give you a bit more space and you can move the airbox out of the way. There are two metal clips that swing out of the way of a black light cover that protects the bulbs from the elements. One clip on either side of the cover. Swing these over and wiggle up and out the cover. The H8 bulb (stock) has a yellow back and it's the bulb closest to the radiator on both sides. Turn the bulb counter clockwise to unlock it and pull it out. May have to wiggle a little bit because they might be tough to release. Unplug that bulb and plug in the new one and place it back into the housing ensuring that the three teeth are in the housing before turning it clockwise to lock it in place. Place back the back headlight cover ensuring the two feet are in the proper slots and then clip those metal clips back on. If it doesn't go on with just slight pressure, then the cover isn't on properly.

The passenger side is virtually the same but the cover is a lot harder to put back. So as someone said above, try to do it without removing the cover completely from the headlight.

Hope this helps!

evolution3 · 10-15-2013, 07:52 AM

You guys are awesome... I did the passenger side last night in a parking lot. My hands are a bit cut up though, what a tough spot to get your hands into. Getting the cover off was pretty easy, but getting it back on was tricky. Thanks again!

E92-Lighting · 10-28-2013, 02:39 PM

we have the DIY videos on our website as well

P1 · 10-29-2013, 11:01 AM

Getting the covers back on is a real test of your patience. Unreal.

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evolution3 Private First Class 14 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 135i Msport 6sp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: University City, Philly iTrader: (7)	How-to on replacing H8 Halos? Either I am blind or they are so easy to replace that they don't need a how-to... but I need to replace a burnt out H8 angel eye bulb on my 135i and I can't seem to find a how-to. Is it super easy? I can find a lot of e90 how-to videos, is it similar? Do I need to access it through the wheel well, or just through the engine bay? Sorry, if there is a how-to please direct me and you can bash me if as a newb if you want, but I seriously just searched for 15 minutes. __________________ 135i 2008 AW 6MT N54 - Premium, Sport, Cold Weather
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	Hahahaha. It would have taken you less time if you would have opened the hood and just looked at it for 8 mins and then removed. The covers on the back of the lights are a b word to get off and they're even worse to get back on and make sure they're on right. 2 pins on the bottom fit into slots so tilt the cover top back and pull the cover out. Then grab the back of the bulb and turn then remove. When putting the covers back on make sure the bottom pins are in first. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,893 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	As stated its a H8 bulb inside the black plastic headlights cover. Advice: try to take the bulb out without taking the cover off completely. Much easier if you can. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	I JUST did this a few days ago. The driver side is easy. Release the two bolts holding the airbox to give you a bit more space and you can move the airbox out of the way. There are two metal clips that swing out of the way of a black light cover that protects the bulbs from the elements. One clip on either side of the cover. Swing these over and wiggle up and out the cover. The H8 bulb (stock) has a yellow back and it's the bulb closest to the radiator on both sides. Turn the bulb counter clockwise to unlock it and pull it out. May have to wiggle a little bit because they might be tough to release. Unplug that bulb and plug in the new one and place it back into the housing ensuring that the three teeth are in the housing before turning it clockwise to lock it in place. Place back the back headlight cover ensuring the two feet are in the proper slots and then clip those metal clips back on. If it doesn't go on with just slight pressure, then the cover isn't on properly. The passenger side is virtually the same but the cover is a lot harder to put back. So as someone said above, try to do it without removing the cover completely from the headlight. Hope this helps!
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10-15-2013, 07:52 AM	#6
evolution3 Private First Class 14 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 135i Msport 6sp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: University City, Philly iTrader: (7)	You guys are awesome... I did the passenger side last night in a parking lot. My hands are a bit cut up though, what a tough spot to get your hands into. Getting the cover off was pretty easy, but getting it back on was tricky. Thanks again! __________________ 135i 2008 AW 6MT N54 - Premium, Sport, Cold Weather
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P1 Lieutenant General 11568 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Getting the covers back on is a real test of your patience. Unreal.
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