Headlight Bulb Replacement BMW E90
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Replacing a Low Beam Headlight Bulb on an E90 BMW is super easy and is a DIY that can save you time and money. Watch this video to see how easy it is to replace the headlight bulb in your E90 BMW yourself in under 10 minutes!
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Just had to swap both bulbs on my 06 325xi, this video was a lifesaver. I have a half-inch drop with 18s and there is barely room to squeeze a hand through with the wheel still on. After watching a few times, doing this by feel was much less daunting, hardest part was disconnecting the actual bulb. THANK YOU for making the time all those years ago to explain everything so thoroughly and methodically. Definitely saved me a few hours of frustration.
That’s awesome. Thanks for the comment! All these years later, I still have the car and love it. I recently rebuilt the entire suspension… installed M3 control arms, sway bar links, new struts and shocks, and replaced the rotors while I was in there. I also had to replace a window regulator in on the back passenger side. 145k miles
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@@theXchange my dad owns a 55 reg and it’s still a beauty, also appreciate this video because whoever designed these headlights to be replaced like this must’ve found out their partner was cheating on them because they’re an absolute pain to deal with especially having 18s on😂😂💯
Looked at maybe 10 tuts on this with dudes taking off the wheel the inside wheel arch the whole nine 🙄 this is by far the best one no bs no having to listen to non related foolishness just straight to the point and excellent camera work, I’m an android user myself but kudos to iPhone on this one. I got to rate this vid a 15 out of 10 🤣🤣🤣 I got the whole thing on first watch, I won’t even need a repeat, think I’ll skip the grease tho lol
😆 right on! Thanks for the awesome comment! Glad the vid was helpful.
I feel totally the same man :) This guy saved our time... :)
Agreed! The tutorials with people telling you to remove wheels are useless. Smh
By far the best description of how to do this I have seen. Love the glove tip.
Don't Skip the Grease Bro!!
I had a BITCH of a time getting the wiring plug OFF the old bulb, I had to pull so hard I thought I would break it. And I work out bro :-)
Finally had to remove the metal retaining clip to take the bulb out and THEN used a screwdriver to wedge the plug off the bulb...
I have a tiny tube of dielectric grease, you can be sure I dabbed a tiny amount on each bulb plug contact on the new bulb before re-installing. I'll pat myself on the back 5 yrs from now when I am doing this again...
Although you put this out 6 years ago it's the best one I've found that explains it properly for the past 3 weeks I've been having a few minutes each day trying to get the clip off the bulb although mine is 2014 x1 with less room than you had I a last achieved it thank you very much
This has to be the best E90 Headlight Bulb replacement video on CZcams lol. Soo clear!
+ChampNike Thanks! Much appreciated!
Thank you for an easy and thorough explanation of how to replace the halogen low beam bulb. You got it right!
Very clear instruction. Thank you! It also worked for my 2008 BMW 328i. If it's difficult unplug the socket, using a long nose plier grabbing and pulling the socket may help. I didn't have problem unplugging the high beam but had to use a plier to unplug the low beam socket. Just be careful not to pull too hard to damage the spring that holds the bulb.
Best video on youtube for this fix. Very well filmed. According to other people takes 20 mins - 2 hours. Took me 5 mins on my first try thanks to this vid - thanks!
Thanks! I'm glad it helped.
Over the years i always struggled with bulb changing. Now no more. Thanks for brilliant instructions. Saved few bucks there.👌
awesome!
Thanks for the instructions! Worked great on a 2011 328i. Your video was so detailed that I was able to change my bulb quickly and almost entirely by feel. Three items of note that may have been mentioned elsewhere: 1.) Open the hood to let some light into the engine bay and it becomes easier to see what you are doing and 2.) To release the spring that locks the plastic access cover, push straight UP on the spring with a fair amount of force and 3.) To release the spring that holds the low beam bulb, push and hold FORWARD and then slide to the RIGHT (on driver's side anyway) and it then opens easily.
I’m glad it was helpful!
A very clear details and instructive video, thank you so much. Kris.
Welcome!
I second Rotek Garcia. I have seen other videos run for less than 5 minutes for the same job, They were OK. But Kris has done a marvelous job focusing on the tabs and clips so well and explaining on how to push the clips and tabs. All with one hand. Bravo. I just got a quote from the dealer for $190 for 2 low beam bulbs. Hope to do it myself. Thanks a bunch Kris. Keep your videos coming
Thanks for the comment! I’m glad the video is helping many save $$$!
Great video, really helpful and exact level of detail needed. Kudos to Kris for managing to get such a clear video inside a wheel enclosure. Thanks
Thank you, Simon!
Bmw have made the basics so over complicated, it was better to go in over the top . Good video 👍
Much easier this way. I did this today from the top by removing the airbox. Good video.
Clear, concise I got it the first time!! Great job.
Definitely one of the best straight forward guide of swapping faulty H7 dip light bulb. Thank you for sharing this with Us.👍
You’re welcome!
This is an excellent guide. Very clear and exactly what I needed. Just swapped my own bulbs with minimum fuss - thanks very much friend!
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
Best of all videos on how to change the ligth bulb bmw 328i..
The best guide by far online. Took me a while to do as some parts were really tricky to do especially when you got big hands.
Thanks!!
Thanks!
I was struggling and managed really well with this beautifully clear and detailed presentation. By the way my car had a little access panel which allows you to reach inside the bumper if you drop something into it as I did
👍🏻 glad it all worked out. Thanks for watching!
Best tutorial video i ve seen, helpful, thank you!
Thank you so much! I did it all by my self with the help of your video. I'm so proud of myself!
Glad to hear it!
This little tutorial gave me exactly the knowledge I needed to walk into this task. I saw several videos telling me to remove the wheel first. Yes, that would make it easier if changing tires, but in real life practice, NOT. It's sloppy wet snow around here but even so, in a unheated garage at -5c, I got it done in less than 15 minutes. Is there nothing about BMW that is not completely opposed to what you know about cars?
Anyhow, this saved me significant time and was totally spot on. BTW, for people exploring DIY, my car is a 321i which seems to be basically an E90 for all intends and purposes; probably the biggest this for me to find videos is by realizing this.
Thank you again; consider yourself subscribed to!
Thank you! I’m glad this helped and got you back into the warm house much sooner!!
This was excellent and very helpful in getting it done. Doing the work with one hand while videoing with the other ... not easy! One suggestion to make it perfect - when you say "move it over with your thumb" for example, specify the direction of movement (e.g. left, right, up, down). The space was so limited that your hand blocked the movement of your thumb. Thanks again!
makes sense. thanks for the comment!!
Perfect video. You can see the temple exactly. It is very important how it clicks into place. Amazingly, I had problems with my e90 after changing the bulb. Even though the bulb was sitting perfectly, I had to lower the headlight. Thank you for the helpful video.
Glad to help!!
Thanks for this video. The same bulb went on my car last week and i had a quick fiddle from under the bonnet in the car park at work and gave up!
This is my first car which has silly access to the bulbs.
thanks this was really helpful - I ended up doing part through the hole and other part from the top ... because once my hand was in the hole I could not see anything anymore... so the combo worked out good - it was pretty tough to the the connector off, but rest was fine - thanks again
+Christian Walenta awesome! Glad it helped
Jesus this has to be the best video on bulb replacement. Thanks for your efforts
+FSX239 Thank you! Glad you liked it
Thank you for posting the video, very good.
Best camera work I've seen yet! Thank you man!
Thank you!
I changed the headlight bulb for the first time. Your demo was very useful. Thanks a ton 🙏
No problem!!
Thank you so much for this video. You just made my day and saved me a lot of money. I just changed the bulb all by myself. My Dad and my husband will be very proud. :)
Awesome!! Glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for such a detailed instruction. This made replacing my headlight a breeze!
+aimee tacey awesome! Glad it helped!
Best quality and no brainer guide. Thanks !!
You sir, are an absolute GENIUS!!!!! 5 minutes and I was done and it worked! I was shocked I could do it. The guy at Auto Zone said to take out the air filter, battery, etc. he had no clue Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Nice! Glad I was of help! I'm even more glad you didn't take the advice of the guy from Auto Zone and waste a bunch of time! ;)
Thinking about getting a 320i and was wondering about changing the bulbs;
this is a million times better than replacing them on my Ford :')
Thank you very much, one light stopped working and I have a planned trip tomorrow, so today was the last chance to repair it and I did it, thanks to you!
Awesome! Nicely done ✅
Excellent! thank you for this, I saw so many videos where they take the entire wheel and the wheel well cover off, this is much better and clearer on how to change the DLR bulb. I was going to book the car into a garage, but after watching this video, I'm going to order the bulb and try it myself on the weekend. My car is a 2007 E91 335D pre-lci, fingers crossed.
Good deal! You’ve got it!! 💪
Outstanding video Kris, The BMW stealership wanted 160.00 to replace the light bulb, i will this done in 20 minutes! Thank You for sharing!
I’m glad you thought to do it for yourself! That’s what it’s all about (saving some cash), especially for these simple fixes. Air and cabin filters are just as easy!
Thanks & very much appreciated. I was in France when the the bulb went out. Your instructions was super clear I was able to fix it. 🙏
That’s awesome!
Thank you for making this. It was very easy to follow!
+niceguyrecords np! Glad it helped!
Great job. Very helpful and I am the most un-handy person on earth! took about 20 mins and that is with time going back to this step by step. Thanks again for posting!
No problem! I'm glad it was helpful!
Good video and instructions thank you. I had to remove the wheel well covers to access the high beam on the 325xi. The right side was the most difficult to replace.
sounds like a good time 😂
Great great video! Very calm and explained everything well. Really no need to remove a tire 🤦🏾♂️. Best tutorial video on E90 by far, super thumbs up👏🏾💪🏾🙌🏾.
thanks!
Very helpful. Thank you. Quick and simple.
Super like. Thanks Kris for the video. Very clearly explained the procedure. I was able to replace the headlamp in 15 minutes.
Awesome! Thanks for watching.
Thank you by far the best video on how to do this job on an e90......but that was allot of grease!
+Shishu Ali yup on the grease but it’s okay to be liberal in this case! Thanks for the comment!
This is the best video of how to perform this! THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!!
You can't get more accurate than this, thank you bro!
Thanks!!
I think BMW is against practicality, never had to ask help before or watch tutorials to change a bulb until this E70, the only difference is that the access to the bulb is from the top and 0 visibility, such a headache!
Thanks so much Kris! I learned something today indeed :)
Followed your video and it helped me tremendously! Step by step was so helpful ! Thank you !
Finally I got the bulbs replaced in 1 Hr. took my sweet time. Just a few observations from my personal experience.
1) I have a 2010 328i. The process was easy to replace the driver side bulb since you are using your right hand for the job. Also felt that the access to the opening was 1 inch off (compared to Kris's 325i) based on how Kris was able to access the clips and shine the light
2) The passenger side replacement was relatively hard since you are now working with your left hand. Also it was clear to me that the ease of access to the clips and bulbs was NOT the same as the driver side. I pretty much removed the clips blind with just the feel with my left hand - not too bad. When trying to put the 2 metal clips back, I was literally looking at the ceiling while my left hand did the job. Thanks to Kris's excellent close up shots, I was able to visualize and feel the clips.
NOTE: I have 16" inch which means small tires means more room in the wheel well area. For folks with 17 or 18 " rims it might be a tiny bit tighter space to work with.
All in all, I spent $35 for a pair of bulbs and 1 Hr of labor time. Well worth it. Thanks Kris
Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience, and nice going on getting them replaced!
I totally agreed with ChampNike by far the best video tutorial out there..thanks a lot Kris and keep up the good work!
+Messi73ful Awesome. Thank you!
Clear instructions thanks Kris!
Damn I wish I'd seen this video before I changed mine! I had no idea about the little access hatch so did them blind from above. Was real easy to get them out but took about an hour each to get the bulb retaining clips back on! My back was shot from leaning over and my knuckles were all cut up! Great video thanks.
Kris I followed your instructions and changed the headlight bulb in a few minutes ... Thank you
that’s great!!
EXCELLENT Video!! Well detailed and saved me hours and $$$$$ !!1 Thanks Kris!
Awesome! Glad it helped
Very detailed video and well shot. Thank you
Thank you so much! Made a fiddly and potentially treacherous job so much easier and confident... Still helping folks 7 years later...
Thanks!
THANK YOU! You saved me so much time and a potential ticket for having a light out.
no problem!!
Great vid plus great camera work, saved me a few hundred the shop wanted 👍👍
nice. that’s what it’s all about! glad you saved $$$
Excellent info and clear instructions
Wow someone clearly showed every step and went above and beyond! A robot can even follow you 👍
😆thanks for the comment!! 💡
thank you so much this is gong into my fav archides. this is one of a few best vids on youtube. quadruple thumbs up
good deal! I'm glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for the comment!
Man, thanks a lot for tutorial. I've just changed a bulb fast as hell.
Thank you so much for such attention to showing detail. Best do it yourself video I have seen. Very well explained. Don't have enough words. Thank you.
I’m glad the video helped!
I just changed the light bulb thanks to your video. God bless you.
Great to hear! Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for the tutorial on how to replace the headlight bulb on my BMW E90,I did it successfully and thanks to this wonderfully easy video👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
awesome! I’m glad it was helpful!
This is an excellent video. It allowed me to successfully change the bulb on my 2011 328i X-Drive, left headlamp. I was surprised to note that the door/hatch is pretty much above the tire, so that turning the wheel as far as it can go helps somewhat but the whole space is still very small--I could barely get one hand in to do the various steps. The hardest part for me was removing the wire clamp which holds the bulb in place. I had to use needle-nose pliers to make that work. I could never have done it without this very helpful video.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Thanks Kris! Great instructional video. Took only a few minutes and I'm sure I saved myself a few dollars by not bringing the BMW to the dealer.
Good deal +Danny Gonzales! Glad it helped! You probably saved yourself a lot of time too unless the dealer is next door ;) Plus it feels good to do these kinds of things yourself.
Thanks for making this. Extremely helpful!
+jcb69 glad you liked it!
Great video and easy to follow
Thanks you made it very easy my friend....
Great video and easy to follow; i changed the light with no problem. Thanx and greetings from México.
+César Carranza you're welcome! Glad it helped
Your video was great. I was procrastination at first not knowing it would be so easy! Your video was realistic to what I experienced. Life saver!
+Dale Gates Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!
Kris, great video! I replaced mine in about twenty minutes today.
Thanks Dave! Glad everything went well!
Just did that 💡. Thank you 🤝!
haha i did actually drop the little cap and rememberd you saying it wouldn't be a fun day so i panicked but then i opened the hood and easily found it and picked it up. thank god. thanks for the video mate. very helpful and detailed. god bless ya
haha. Nice! I’m glad it all worked out for ya!
thank you so much,,, clear video and instructions,,, great job
Thanks for your post and this won't be a problem to r and r the h7 bulb for my 2007 328i a
This video was great. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Thanks. You’re welcome
Thank you so much good sir for this tutorial, super clear instructions, and great filming showing all the important bits. Six-year-old video and it's still the best one on here!
That’s the great thing! Still relevant. I still have this car today!
very good instruction and picture, thank you
Hi just wanted to say thank you for your video clip it really helped me to change my headlight bulb 💡 thanks once again 😊
Thanks for the comments! I’m glad it heloed get you through the project!
Perfect! Thank you
thank you for the straight forward video...very useful
You’re welcome.
What a process, I love my e90, but damn, take it eas bmw lolbit great vid, it helped out a lot.
You may need another edit to clean this up further. FYI.
You're welcome.
Thanks for the vid, I took off fine, but little metal hinge piece came loose and I was putting it backwards. Appreciate the help.
Yup. lol. I did the same once before!
Thank you, Great vid
Great clear instructional video. Thanks!
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Great instruction, thanks.
great video! thanks so much
Helped me out a ton! Awesome video man… 🤝
Great! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks man for this video. Great work!
Thanks!
This saved my day. Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Thank you just fixed mine 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice! 👍🏻
Superb effort. Excellent camera work & guide! Thanks.
Thanks!
Ty my man. Just worked for e90 LCI with halogens.
No problem!!
Clear and Well explained video
Its a life saver.. thank you very much for your time and efforts for this wonderful video.!
You’re welcome!!