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      12-29-2008, 05:48 AM   #1
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Anyone know how to change the headlight bulbs on X6

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I just bought some 6000k D1S bulbs for my X6 and wondering if anyone can help me to change it.

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Xenon headlights as standard, wasted your money you cant fit them.
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      12-29-2008, 10:51 AM   #3
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Xenon headlights as standard, wasted your money you cant fit them.
+1 Xenon headlights also last forever ( well close to it)
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I think he means high beams which are not xenon. The manual should explain replacement procedure.
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I think he means high beams which are not xenon. The manual should explain replacement procedure.

ah got it, good point.
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any pics?!
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      12-29-2008, 06:13 PM   #7
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I think he means high beams which are not xenon. The manual should explain replacement procedure.
Both the low and high beam on the X6 are Xenon!
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The X6 uses D1S type Xenon bulbs. I think he just wants to change the 'looks'. The 6000k should give him a clear white look (the OEM lights are white but still have a small amount of yellow in it).
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      12-29-2008, 07:37 PM   #9
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Both the low and high beam on the X6 are Xenon!
Did not realize that. In the past the xenons would not flash fast enough when flashing high beams. I guess they got it worked out.

Thanks for setting me straight.
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yes,that way it is called bixenon system!
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Yes i want to upgrade the colour of my xenon bulbs.Anyone know how to change it?


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Sorry mine's too new , haven't ventured there yet.
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there a bitch to change. fenders get moved around and all sorts of goodness to pull the headlights.
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Not sure if this will help you in your quest, but here is an 'exploded' view of the X6 headlight assembly with all its parts:

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Changing Bulbs

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Hi
I just bought some 6000k D1S bulbs for my X6 and wondering if anyone can help me to change it.

Thanks in advance

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Even if u can get to it...
It may be more complicated than it looks especially if u've adaptive lites. May void your warranty!
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      01-12-2009, 03:55 AM   #17
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i am sure it is ismilar to e90 - you will have to remove front wheel cover or whatever it is called.

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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=xenon+diy

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=xenon+diy
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      01-12-2009, 04:59 PM   #18
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I am having trouble removng the plastic screw along the wheelwell
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they are rivets. plastic rivets. you need to rivet them back in when your done. like i said its a mega bitch!
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Not sure if this will help you in your quest, but here is an 'exploded' view of the X6 headlight assembly with all its parts:

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Do you have the part number list that goes with the Headlight Exploded View? I am trying to figure out if the part number 5/6 is the little orange light that stays on anytime the headlights are on and if so what type of bulb that is to replace. Please let me know.
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