2012 BMW X5 Fog Light Assembly Removal

GermanMotors · 01-28-2016, 03:26 PM

I've been looking on the internet and google on how to remove the fog light assembly on a 2012 BMW X5. Found some write ups but no pics or videos.

Made a video to make it more helpful for those who wanted to try so that the dealer doesn't charge you something ridiculous.

KayTees · 01-28-2016, 08:32 PM

Great guide! I've actually done this already to make the fogs match with the headlights than having it yellow.

scttq · 01-28-2016, 09:25 PM

What lights are you replacing with? I looked around in December but had trouble finding a clean solution to match the fogs with the LCI headlights.

KayTees · 01-28-2016, 09:37 PM

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What lights are you replacing with? I looked around in December but had trouble finding a clean solution to match the fogs with the LCI headlights.

I went to one of my mechanic/mod shop and they were able to help me order in 2 sets of Lumens LED H11 Fog Bulbs. Forgot the part number but its a bit bluer than the eyes.

scttq · 01-28-2016, 09:40 PM

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I went to one of my mechanic/mod shop and they were able to help me order in 2 sets of Lumens LED Fog Bulbs.

Did you need to use resistors and heat sinks?

KayTees · 01-28-2016, 09:47 PM

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Did you need to use resistors and heat sinks?

Nope, just plug and play, took less than 10 mins to install, charged me no labor. Had them on for a good 4 months, no problem.

blue dragon · 01-29-2016, 05:27 AM

I guess you didn't see my post about these LED housing fogs
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omgboost · 01-29-2016, 07:05 AM

KayTee's solution is just replacing the stock bulb with a white light bulb. Bluedragon's solution is replacing the whole fog light housing which is more involved than changing a light bulb. I actually will be just changing the light bulb to a more yellow light in the future. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

KayTees · 01-29-2016, 09:07 PM

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KayTee's solution is just replacing the stock bulb with a white light bulb. Bluedragon's solution is replacing the whole fog light housing which is more involved than changing a light bulb. I actually will be just changing the light bulb to a more yellow light in the future. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

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omgboost Lieutenant 56 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	KayTee's solution is just replacing the stock bulb with a white light bulb. Bluedragon's solution is replacing the whole fog light housing which is more involved than changing a light bulb. I actually will be just changing the light bulb to a more yellow light in the future. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
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