How do I replace the Xenon headlight bulbs (D1S) on my E92 w

How do I replace the Xenon headlight bulbs (D1S) on my E92 w

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CycleSi

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194 months

Sunday 8th December 2019
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I have tried googling how to do this but none of the YouTube videos seem to show an M3 E92 2012 with Adaptive lights. The videos that are on there show that a bulb connector has to be disconnected from the top in the engine bay and then to prise a cover off the back of the headlight and then from inside the wheelarch remove the flap to access the back of the headlight.

However, in my car, there are 3 small bolts holding the cover in place and they look tricky to get to.

Is there a definitive way of changing the bulbs or a link to the correct video please?

Many thanks, CycleSi

CycleSi

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504 posts

194 months

Monday 9th December 2019
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I have now found out that the wheel needs to be removed, followed by the wheel arch liner, then you can access the torx bolts holding the cover on.

I am upgrading to Osram Xenarc Night Breaker Laser bulbs simply because I feel the performance of the current OEM Xenon bulbs has deteriorated over the past year or so.

CycleSi

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504 posts

194 months

Wednesday 18th December 2019
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Have now got the new Osram bulbs fitted and there is a noticeable improvement over the original OEM bulbs.

CycleSi

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504 posts

194 months

Monday 30th December 2019
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All I can say is I can see more than I did before and it is clearer/brighter.