Help with HID bulb replacement

[beetle6986]

I was trying to replace the hid bulb on my E70 headlight. I’ve done it on multiple BMWs in the past. This is the first time i’ve seen a bulb without any clips holding it in place. Does this seem right? Do I just pull straight out to remove it? Below is a picture. Sorry about it being upside down. Im not sure why it’s like that.

[ryansbmw]

It does not pull straight out. You need to twist it one direction and then it will pull out. I believe its 45deg but cant remember off the top of my head.

[Pauly Wauly]

Originally Posted by ryansbmw

It does not pull straight out. You need to twist it one direction and then it will pull out. I believe its 45deg but cant remember off the top of my head.

I`m having a hard time changing that bulb that`s burned on my X5.
It won`t turn at all. I`m afraid of putting to much force and break something.

Are they really stuck in there and hard to turn?

Thanks

[jbash87]

Originally Posted by Wauly

Are they really stuck in there and hard to turn?

Thanks

Yes. I had to use chanel locks to make it easier. When reinstalling them the same amount of force is NOT required.

[Pauly Wauly]

Originally Posted by jbash87

Yes. I had to use chanel locks to make it easier. When reinstalling them the same amount of force is NOT required.

I tried a few times on the weekend but I couldn`t get it out so I gave up. I was afraid I was going to break something.

I`ll try again on the weekend. Thanks

[Pauly Wauly]

Originally Posted by jbash87

Yes. I had to use chanel locks to make it easier. When reinstalling them the same amount of force is NOT required.

I tried again today but and I can`t get that stupid bulb out.

I don`t know how you got channel locks in there. I tried 3 different size channel locks and I can`t fit them in there properly, they keep hitting the sides no matter which way I position them, so I can`t even grab the bulb to turn it.

By the way, it`s the drivers side bulb.

Thanks for the help.