Interior dome/map lights cover

Muscle m · 12-31-2013, 05:16 AM

Hello all,

this morning is started with replacing the original interior lights for led lights and that worked out fine for most of the part. For the other small part I have some problems...

the first problem is that I can't remove the right front map light. I have tried everything but the light bulb won't come out...

The second problem is the interior rear light dome/map cover. I replaced all the lights but can't replace the cover.

So the 2 questions are: How do i remove the light bulb without breaking anything (mabby some tips?) and how do i reinstall the rear dome/map light cover...

I searched through the forum but didn't find any related topic so hopefully you can help me out with this 2 problems!

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Muscle M from the Netherlands!

Harlequin · 12-31-2013, 08:25 AM

Read this PDF and follow the instructions. This is what I used.

I spent hours trying to figure it out, watching videos on youtube, etc.

Found this PDF and was done in 20 minutes.

Props to ECS.

leohern037 · 12-31-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle m

the first problem is that I can't remove the right front map light. I have tried everything but the light bulb won't come out...

Try using a vinyl or latex glove. It was very difficult for me to remove until I used a vinyl glove which gave me more grip to remove it.

Hope that helps.

Harlequin · 12-31-2013, 08:41 AM

Getting the bulbs out is really easy if you use the instructions I posted. You take then whole light assembly out of the roof and then remove the bulbs from the top of the assembly.

Muscle m · 01-04-2014, 12:28 PM

Gents,

thanks for the tips and tricks!

All the bulbs are changed for led lights and it looks awesome!
further I managed to install the map/doom light cover in the rear.

Hopefully it will stay as it is right now haha!

Have a nice weekend all of you.

stangman · 01-12-2014, 08:29 PM

Harlequin , Thanks for the ECS instruction post.

Made the switch a breeze. Whole lot easier when you know what you are doing !

Harlequin · 01-12-2014, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangman

Harlequin , Thanks for the ECS instruction post.

Made the switch a breeze. Whole lot easier when you know what you are doing !

Glad I could help mate.

grayf0x · 01-14-2014, 03:33 AM

thinking of doing this to mine soon, thanks for the guide

ChrisCote · 02-25-2014, 03:59 PM

Don't accidentally break your frosted plastic dome light cover because you cant buy a new one separately you have to purchase an entire new roof console.

I broke mine the other night attempting to pull the roof console (before if found this thread)

on the bright side it really does not look half bad without the frosted plastic, and its brighter. Just does not match the rear, i may try removing it as well.

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Muscle m Enlisted Member 22 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW 316i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Interior dome/map lights cover Hello all, this morning is started with replacing the original interior lights for led lights and that worked out fine for most of the part. For the other small part I have some problems... the first problem is that I can't remove the right front map light. I have tried everything but the light bulb won't come out... The second problem is the interior rear light dome/map cover. I replaced all the lights but can't replace the cover. So the 2 questions are: How do i remove the light bulb without breaking anything (mabby some tips?) and how do i reinstall the rear dome/map light cover... I searched through the forum but didn't find any related topic so hopefully you can help me out with this 2 problems! Thanks in advance. Regards, Muscle M from the Netherlands!
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Harlequin Brigadier General 331 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: F32 Coupé Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 428i M-Sport [8.40] 2012 1M Coupé [9.25] 2011 135i M-Sport [9.14]	Getting the bulbs out is really easy if you use the instructions I posted. You take then whole light assembly out of the roof and then remove the bulbs from the top of the assembly. __________________
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Muscle m Enlisted Member 22 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW 316i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Gents, thanks for the tips and tricks! All the bulbs are changed for led lights and it looks awesome! further I managed to install the map/doom light cover in the rear. Hopefully it will stay as it is right now haha! Have a nice weekend all of you.
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stangman Private 8 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	Harlequin , Thanks for the ECS instruction post. Made the switch a breeze. Whole lot easier when you know what you are doing !
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grayf0x Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 120d Sport Coupe. Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. iTrader: (0)	thinking of doing this to mine soon, thanks for the guide __________________ 2011 61 Reg 120d Sport Coupe in black, 15mm rear spacers, cream leather interior, heated seats, stop start. Previous BMW's owned: E46 320ci 2.2L MSport Coupe - Topaz Blue (Sold) E36 318is Coupe w/2.8L Engine swap. (RIP)
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ChrisCote Private First Class 3 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta/Tuscaloosa iTrader: (0)	Don't accidentally break your frosted plastic dome light cover because you cant buy a new one separately you have to purchase an entire new roof console. I broke mine the other night attempting to pull the roof console (before if found this thread) on the bright side it really does not look half bad without the frosted plastic, and its brighter. Just does not match the rear, i may try removing it as well.
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