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E46 (1999 - 2006)
The fourth generation 3 Series (E46 chassis) was introduced in 1999 and set the standard for engineering and performance during it's years of production including being named to Car & Driver's 10 best list every one of those years! ! -- View the E46 Wiki

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Old Yesterday, 05:38 PM
yatiz yatiz is offline
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headlight bulb

is there some where to tell me how to change headlight bulb low beam on drivers side.
there's some box there that looks like it has to be moved
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Old Yesterday, 07:23 PM
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is there some where to tell me how to change headlight bulb low beam on drivers side.
there's some box there that looks like it has to be moved
owners manual. I don't think you have to remove the airbox. just twist the collar around the bulb housing and it should come out.
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Old Yesterday, 07:31 PM
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the manual ... it's very easy to do.

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Old Today, 06:32 AM
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Can't get my hand down in there for the box ?
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Old Today, 07:13 AM
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I no longer have the box due to an intake mod. But looking at this video at 1:08 I see there should be plenty of room to get to the low beam (outer) even with the box there. Even on the high beam, all you need to do really is get some fingers on the tabs of the twist ring, then again, using fingers, maneuver the bulb socket out.

EDIT: Or maybe get a screwdriver on the tab to rotate it, but be careful not to break it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=...ture=endscreen
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E46 Merit Badges: Sunroof resurrection, CCV, OFHG, VCG w/ VANOS seals, DISA, Cooling Refresh I, steering giubo, SAP seafoam, Magnetic Infandibulator (see wiki)
On deck: Bilstein shocks, Meyle HD Rtabs, Rear Diff bushing. UUC SSK, clutch job eventually, Wavetrac LSD

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No one has asked if the OP has halogen or xenon headlights. The steps are different for each.

I replaced my xenon bulbs myself... using a video from YouTube to guide me... best place for self help on that kind of stuff
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Old Today, 07:49 AM
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No one has asked if the OP has halogen or xenon headlights. The steps are different for each.
Good point. I have halogens so no clue if xenons.
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On deck: Bilstein shocks, Meyle HD Rtabs, Rear Diff bushing. UUC SSK, clutch job eventually, Wavetrac LSD
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