Angel eye install question.

jake4242 · 09-10-2010, 09:06 PM

Anyone who has replaced there angel eye bulbs could you lead me to some instructions on instalation as I am at a loss. I have heard it takes ten mins and I also have been told you have to take the fender off and part of the bumper to do it. Thanks in advance.

If anyone in the cincy area or a hr or two drive from there knows how to install these lights and is willing to help. I would be willing to offer some cash In exchange.

flipside99 · 09-10-2010, 11:10 PM

No bumper or fender removal required. There's a circular disk behind the light, just twist and remove the cover, then twist and remove the bulb. Small hands help a lot.

jake4242 · 09-11-2010, 01:23 AM

Flip. How do you get access to the area behind the light? When I pop the hood the light housing seems to be under the fender.

flipside99 · 09-11-2010, 09:35 PM

When you open the hood and look under that shelf area where the lights are you'll see 2 discs with a flat handle on them. The one closest to the outside is for the headlights the and the inner one is for the angel eyes. Just have to reach your hand in there and twist the covers off.

dmlgc · 09-13-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by flipside99

No bumper or fender removal required. There's a circular disk behind the light, just twist and remove the cover, then twist and remove the bulb. Small hands help a lot.

LOL , I remember cussing a whole bunch when I did this because it was so easy except for my big hands.

sariggs1 · 09-13-2010, 02:11 PM

Understand the cussing, add a few bloody knuckles. When I removed an aftermarket bulb, it broke, that was fun...

Maybe the attached pictures will help. Just have to unscrew the cap, three tabs so just a small counter clockwise turn. Then twist out bulb housing. I think it is about a 1/4 turn. Go slow and use small hands!

jake4242 · 09-14-2010, 02:26 AM

Thanks everyone. Just still worried I won't be able to unplug old light or get the new one in right.
But all the replys helped my get the old bulb out but it's still plugged in just need the guts to go thru with it.

sariggs1 · 09-14-2010, 07:17 PM

Go for it! A lot of us have and we're still to talk about it!

jake4242 · 09-14-2010, 10:55 PM

well I did it.. I used weisslicht and im not to happy with the color. I wanted more of white with a hint of purple like the oem factory ones. These are more white with blue tint.

Andrew 912 · 09-15-2010, 06:29 PM

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well I did it.. I used weisslicht and im not to happy with the color. I wanted more of white with a hint of purple like the oem factory ones. These are more white with blue tint.

Any pictures? Thanks for sharing......

jake4242 · 09-15-2010, 06:59 PM

I have a few pics yes. However the pics look nothing like the color in person. For brightness they are ok. Not great not bad but I have seen much worse and you can defiantly see them. I will keep these installed until I find some I really like. If you still want pics I will post them but like I said they don't do much for comparing.

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jake4242 Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 06 M3 vert X6 11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Angel eye install question. Anyone who has replaced there angel eye bulbs could you lead me to some instructions on instalation as I am at a loss. I have heard it takes ten mins and I also have been told you have to take the fender off and part of the bumper to do it. Thanks in advance. If anyone in the cincy area or a hr or two drive from there knows how to install these lights and is willing to help. I would be willing to offer some cash In exchange.
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flipside99 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 225 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Metro iTrader: (0)	No bumper or fender removal required. There's a circular disk behind the light, just twist and remove the cover, then twist and remove the bulb. Small hands help a lot.
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09-11-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
jake4242 Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 06 M3 vert X6 11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Flip. How do you get access to the area behind the light? When I pop the hood the light housing seems to be under the fender.
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flipside99 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 225 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Metro iTrader: (0)	When you open the hood and look under that shelf area where the lights are you'll see 2 discs with a flat handle on them. The one closest to the outside is for the headlights the and the inner one is for the angel eyes. Just have to reach your hand in there and twist the covers off.
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jake4242 Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 06 M3 vert X6 11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. Just still worried I won't be able to unplug old light or get the new one in right. But all the replys helped my get the old bulb out but it's still plugged in just need the guts to go thru with it.
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09-14-2010, 07:17 PM	#8
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	Go for it! A lot of us have and we're still to talk about it! __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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jake4242 Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 06 M3 vert X6 11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	well I did it.. I used weisslicht and im not to happy with the color. I wanted more of white with a hint of purple like the oem factory ones. These are more white with blue tint.
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jake4242 Private 8 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 06 M3 vert X6 11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I have a few pics yes. However the pics look nothing like the color in person. For brightness they are ok. Not great not bad but I have seen much worse and you can defiantly see them. I will keep these installed until I find some I really like. If you still want pics I will post them but like I said they don't do much for comparing.
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