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I've replaced both headlight bulbs in my 2007 E550. It is a true pain. The bulb is way inside a plastic housing that has a cap on it. You can probably feel the cap and the "handle" in the cap. It unscrews. Then the bulb is several inches inside the "tube." It took a couple of hours for me to install both bulbs. This was after the dealer did it and actually didn't get one of them seated properly. There's a short document you can get from the mbusa.com website called 07E_OM.pdf that should help.

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How do I replace front HID light bulb? and where can I purchase parts for replacing?



  1. INSTALLATION GUIDE:


  2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights


  3. Parts Identification:


  4. Projector Headlight


  5. Halo & L.E.D.


  6. Bottom of the Headlight:


  7. Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)


  8. Turn Signal Adaptor


  9. TOOLS REQUIRE


  10. 10mm - 8mm socket


  11. Philip Screwdriver


  12. Crimper/Pliers


  13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on


  14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto


  15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.


  16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.


  17. Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.


  18. Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.


  19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.


  20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.


  21. STEP:


  22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.


  23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.


  24. Factory Xenon Headlight


  25. Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights






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Lights will not turn on

HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING


It can be faulty headlight switch or issue with its wiring. Or its faulty head light fuse.


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To troubleshoot the issue i suggest you few help links with appropriate solution. So you can follow the test and confirm what exact problem is there in your case of headlights not working:-----

Click the link below: -----


All headlights not working?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-headlights-not-working.html

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Working of Headlight switch?
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Both headlight bulbs blow together?

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Car headlight bulbs don't last long?

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2007 Dodge Caliber: Low Beam Headlight Not working

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-dodge-caliber-low-beam-headlight.html

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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/chevy-tahoe-low-beam-lamps-are-not.html

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe: Headlights not coming ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2001-chevrolet-tahoe-headlights-not.html

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2004 Dodge Ram: High Beam Light is DIM?

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe: Both Low Beam Lamps Not Working?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2001-chevrolet-tahoe-both-low-beam.html

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How to Replace a Headlight

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb


http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-bulb.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Switch

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How to Replace a Headlight Assembly

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-assembly.html


How to Replace a Park Light Assembly

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-park-light-assembly.html

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Low beam headlights Modification?

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Headlight Assembly Removal On Honda Accord

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/headlight-assembly-removal-on-honda.html

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Honda Headlight Assembly Removal
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/honda-headlight-assembly-removal.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Door

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How to replace HID headlight bulbs for lexus 400h?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-hid-headlight-bulbs-for.html

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These will help.

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REPLACE HEADLIGHT 2008 SPRINTER

On some cases there are few hidden clips holding the assembly from under hood,that has to be released to remove headlight .

There are few troubleshooting help links showing how to replace car headlights,i suggest you to refer the links to solve these issue.

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Click the link below:------
How to Replace a Headlight http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb


http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-bulb.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Switch http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-switch.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Assembly

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How to Replace a Park Light Assembly http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-park-light-assembly.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Door http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-door.html

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All headlights not working? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-headlights-not-working.html

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Replace headlight bulb

  1. INSTALLATION GUIDE:
  2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
  3. Parts Identification:
  4. Projector Headlight
  5. Halo & L.E.D.
  6. Bottom of the Headlight:
  7. Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
  8. Turn Signal Adaptor
  9. TOOLS REQUIRE
  10. 10mm - 8mm socket
  11. Philip Screwdriver
  12. Crimper/Pliers
  13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
  14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto
  15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
  16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
  17. Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
  18. Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
  19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
  20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
  21. STEP:
  22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
  23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
  24. Factory Xenon Headlight
  25. Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights
  26. STEP:
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How do I get to the front headlight to change it

Re: Replace headlight bulb

  1. INSTALLATION GUIDE:
  2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
  3. Parts Identification:
  4. Projector Headlight
  5. Halo & L.E.D.
  6. Bottom of the Headlight:
  7. Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
  8. Turn Signal Adaptor
  9. TOOLS REQUIRE
  10. 10mm - 8mm socket
  11. Philip Screwdriver
  12. Crimper/Pliers
  13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
  14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto
  15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
  16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
  17. Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
  18. Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
  19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
  20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
  21. STEP:
  22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
  23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
  24. Factory Xenon Headlight
  25. Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights
  26. STEP:
BMW e46 HID Headlight Replace
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How do you remove the headlights off a Pontiac grand am 2004

Lighting Headlight, Side Marker, Park & Turn Signal Assembly Removal & Installation To Remove:
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the front air deflector.
  3. Apply light pressure to the headlight lens to hold the headlight in place while disconnecting the retainers.
  4. Lift up the headlight retainers to release the housing.
  5. Remove the headlight assembly, pulling straight forward from the headlight mounting panel. NOTE: Note the location and position of the adjuster retainers and locator tab.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlight assembly.
  7. Rotate the bulb(s)/socket(s) as needed counterclockwise to release.
  8. Remove the bulb(s)/socket(s) from the headlight assembly.
To Install:
  1. Install the replacement bulb(s)/socket(s) to the headlight assembly rotating clockwise until fully seated.
  2. Connect the wiring harness to the headlight assembly.
  3. Position the headlight assembly to the mounting panel.
  4. Apply light pressure to the headlight assembly lens to hold the assembly in place while installing the retainers.
  5. Align the headlight assembly retainers and slide them over the assembly mounting tabs
  6. Install the front air deflector.
  7. Close the hood.
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How do you replace the headlight on a 2002 Daewoo Lanos

Hi there, together with providing you the solution to the problem, I also took the liberty of going one step further in giving you steps on how to remove the headlight bulb.

  • Find the hood release handle and activate it, the hood should pop open.
  • Once the hood is popped open locate the hood secondary or safety latch and release it. Then finish opening the hood.
  • Locate and remove mounting clips for any plastic shields that cover the headlight lens mounting screws or clips.
  • Some headlight bulbs can be replaced by simply grasping the bulb socket behind the headlight lens and turn it counter clockwise to remove it. This will expose the headlight bulb.
  • If the headlight bulb socket is not accessible the headlight lens may need to be remove or obstructions behind the bulb removed to gain access to the headlight bulb socket.
  • To remove the headlight lens remove all mounting screws and clips that hold the headlight lens in place.
  • After the headlight housing has been removed from it's mounts, release the headlight bulb from the headlight lens housing (turn counter clockwise) the bulb will then come out of the headlight assembly. Once removed, visually verify that the replacement bulb is exactly the same as the failed bulb before to ensure a proper repair.
  • Clean the headlight lens free from all debris to help maintain the seal from the bulb to the lens. This will keep moisture out of the lens.
  • Install the new headlight bulb by turning the retainer ring or bulb clockwise.
  • Re-install the headlight lens housing and reinstall electrical connector.
  • Re-install plastic covers.
After the job is complete turn the ignition key to the "on" position and activate the headlight switch. Observe the newly replaced headlight bulb to ensure proper operation.

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Headlight replacement on a 1991 pontiac grand am

Sealed Beam Type
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Unfasten the headlight bezel attaching screws, then remove the bezel.
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Remove the headlight bezel

To avoid turning the vertical or horizontal aiming screws, refer to the illustration before removing the headlight retainer.
  1. Unfasten the headlight retainer attaching screws, then remove the retainer.
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Remove the headlight trim screws then...

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... pull the trim off while holding the bulb

4. Pull the headlight out, then carefully detach the electrical connector.

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Pull the bulb out far enough to disconnect the wiring


To install:
  1. Attach the electrical connector to the new headlamp.
  2. Place the headlamp into the socket.
  3. Install the retainer, then tighten the attaching screws.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable, then turn the headlight switch on, to be sure the headlights are operating.
  5. Install the headlight bezel and secure using the attaching screws.
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Replacing my headlight bulb in my kia amanit 2004

  1. Open the hood of your KIA Amanti and look behind the headlight that has gone out. Locate the round knob on the back of the headlight.
  2. Turn the knob counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn and gently remove it from the back of the headlight. Carefully remove the electrical cable within the headlight housing that is attached to the back of the headlight bulb.
  3. Locate the metal clip that holds the light bulb in place by pushing the clip arm straight in and sliding it down. Remove the bulb from the headlight housing.
  4. Replace the old headlight bulb with new bulb. Secure it by sliding the metal clip up to hold the bulb in place. Reattach the electrical cable and replace the round knob to the back of the headlight housing.
  5. Turn on the headlights to verify that they are in working order.
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Audi A6 Xenon headlamp bulb change - UK Offside




Headlights, Removing and Installing

Removing
  • Remove front bumper.
  • Remove both Torx bolts (T30) -1-.
  • Remove interior Torx bolt (T30) using 1/4"-Torx-bit insert and extension.
NOTE: If necessary, use magnet to remove bolt.

  • Disconnect multi-function harness connectors for headlights.
  • Turn headlights -2- toward center of vehicle and remove from chassis toward front.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:


  • Adjust dimension -a- via plastic bolt at new headlight.
NOTE: Determine dimension -a- at plastic bolt of old headlight, when being replaced
  • Engage headlight in area of center of vehicle in guide -2- via pin -1-.
  • Always align headlight according to contours of chassis (gap dimensions) and secure.
  • Adjust headlight after installing.
Tightening torque

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Headlights to lock carrier 6



Repair Kit For Headlight Housing, Installing

NOTE:
  • Headlight mounting tabs that have broken off can be replaced by installing the repair kit. Complete replacement of the headlight is therefore not necessary.
  • Different repair sets are available for the left and the right headlight.
  • Remove headlight with broken mounting tab.
    • Remove remains of the broken mounting tab -1- at location marked with the arrow.
    • Place mounting tab -2- of repair set onto the edge (arrow) of the headlight housing and secure the tab with two screws -3- from rear.
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