Help needed for DIY on replacing head light lamp type D1S

[nsrahmed]

Hi All,

I have 2006 E66 and its on e of the headlight is not working. BMW services guys are charging $500 for this but I did some research and found out its not a rocket science.

I manage to buy the replacement bulb at $27 and also manage to remove the lamp....

but

I am unable to remove the BLACK DISH fixed on the factory bulb.

Can any one help me or paste the video how to do it....

Very Much appreciated...:thumbup:

[flash_n]

If I remember correctly, you had to turn the igition unit relative to the bulb to get it off.

Please check:
Assembly overview
On BMWfans.info you can browse to an overview of the headlight assembly. Unfortunately I can't insert a link, as it seems to be blocked (??)

Igniter Removal from TIS
http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/07/57/00

Bulb removal from TIS
http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/07/56/98

Good luck, flash_n

[nsrahmed]

Sorry pal but All I need to know is how to replace the ring fixed on the bulb

If I remember correctly, you had to turn the igition unit relative to the bulb to get it off.

Please check:
Assembly overview
On BMWfans.info you can browse to an overview of the headlight assembly. Unfortunately I can't insert a link, as it seems to be blocked (??)

Igniter Removal from TIS
http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/07/57/00

Bulb removal from TIS
http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/07/56/98

Good luck, flash_n

[Adnan23]

Hi All,

I have 2006 E66 and its on e of the headlight is not working. BMW services guys are charging $500 for this but I did some research and found out its not a rocket science.

I manage to buy the replacement bulb at $27 and also manage to remove the lamp....

but

I am unable to remove the BLACK DISH fixed on the factory bulb.

Can any one help me or paste the video how to do it....

Very Much appreciated...:thumbup:

On the black dish you should notice that there is a certain notch on it where you can un-hook it. Its very easy just look around it and it will un-hook so you can re-hook it to your new bulb.

[nsrahmed]

Thanks Adnan for your help. I wonder if you know how to change The Valve Stem Seals in same E66. Appreciate for your favorable response. Najam

[theoutlander]

Did you have to take your bumper off for this or were you able to reach to the lights easily? I remember replacing the halos and those weren't too bad once you figured how to get to it.