Trying to change headlight bulb, please help

Vancity128guy · 10-04-2017, 11:53 AM

I have a 128i 2011 coupe, with angel eyes/xenons. However I am trying to change the H8 Halogen bulb for the Daytime running lights on the drivers side as it has died... I got the clasps off the plastic cover, however I cant figure out for the life of me how to get the cover off.. tried searching couldnt find any tips.. Does the airbox need to come off to get it out? thanks

Mernardi · 10-04-2017, 12:43 PM

Don't have to remove any additional components. Clips pop off each side, then the cover should pull up and off. Check out the link below.

Vancity128guy · 10-04-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mernardi

Don't have to remove any additional components. Clips pop off each side, then the cover should pull up and off. Check out the link below.

this is differnet than my car though, my car the airbox obstructs the access to the cover much more. Im thinking itll hvae to come off.

NorthernDancer · 10-04-2017, 01:33 PM

Agree, air box likely need be removed.

1N4ttro · 10-04-2017, 03:42 PM

I was about to post about the very same thing, trying to replace the driver side D1S bulb and it has been hell. All the videos I have found either does not match my car exactly or they don't address the driver side. In my case there is some sort of a stabilizer bar blocking the light back cover and I cannot figure out how the lower right side of the bar is bolted on. Has anyone changed the driver side? Hoping not to hear I have to remove the light. Good luck with your situation and sorry for the

ulrichd · 10-04-2017, 09:16 PM

Just FYI, when you're done make sure you secure both clips for the cover. If you get moisture in the housing it can get very expensive.

asiflicious · 10-06-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Just FYI, when you're done make sure you secure both clips for the cover. If you get moisture in the housing it can get very expensive.

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Just FYI, when you're done make sure you secure both clips for the cover. If you get moisture in the housing it can get very expensive.

Haha going through this currently. Everything is working except the xenon hid.

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Vancity128guy New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Trying to change headlight bulb, please help I have a 128i 2011 coupe, with angel eyes/xenons. However I am trying to change the H8 Halogen bulb for the Daytime running lights on the drivers side as it has died... I got the clasps off the plastic cover, however I cant figure out for the life of me how to get the cover off.. tried searching couldnt find any tips.. Does the airbox need to come off to get it out? thanks
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Mernardi Private 10 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Don't have to remove any additional components. Clips pop off each side, then the cover should pull up and off. Check out the link below.
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	Agree, air box likely need be removed.
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1N4ttro Private First Class 38 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	N54 135i M Driver Light Cover I was about to post about the very same thing, trying to replace the driver side D1S bulb and it has been hell. All the videos I have found either does not match my car exactly or they don't address the driver side. In my case there is some sort of a stabilizer bar blocking the light back cover and I cannot figure out how the lower right side of the bar is bolted on. Has anyone changed the driver side? Hoping not to hear I have to remove the light. Good luck with your situation and sorry for the Attached Images __________________ 2009 135i M Sport • 6MT • Space Gray/Terracotta • JB4 • 261s
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Just FYI, when you're done make sure you secure both clips for the cover. If you get moisture in the housing it can get very expensive.
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