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My low head beam indicator on the computer read out came on. I have a 2003 BMW X5. Can I fix it myself? is it just headlamps or a fuse?

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Hello Martin. This should be something that you can do yourself. Most likely the bulb has worn out for the low beam. Purchase one from your local dealer as aftermarket parts could cause problems on your vehicle. (It is possible that a helpful service writer won't mind popping it in for you either as our dealership does this all the time.) If you are going to install the bulb yourself it is not too difficult for the low beam replacement(if you have a blinker out this will have to be done at the dealersip as the headlamp needs to be removed on an x5 for the blinker bulb)

Turn on the lights and do a quick check to make sure which one is out, left or right or you could replace both since if one is out then most of the time the other is not too far behind. Make sure you turn off the headlights before you replace the failed bulb. I am going to include different repair instructions. As I am not sure of the options on your vehicle just refer to the one that matches your vehicles lighing. Let me know if you need further assistace.Thank you.

63 99 071Replacing halogen-light bulb for left or right headlight
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Warning! Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).
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Up to 10/2003: Disconnect plug connection (1). Turn bulb holder (2) approx. 45° in direction of arrow and remove. Remove bulb.
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From 10/2003: Turn cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove from headlight (2). Installation: Make sure seal of cover (1) is correctly seated.
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Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and remove towards rear from carrier (2). Detach bulb from bulb holder (1).
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All: Installation:
• Make sure bulb holder is correctly seated and engaged in headlight
• Note bulb type.

 

Most of the time you will not have to remove anything even though it is listed in the instructions and the bulb can be accesed through the vehicles components.If you are having trouble the headlight assembly can be loosened by the two 8mm bolts on top of the headlight and then there are two hidden bolts down inside the engine area that can be accessed with a long extension.Then the headlight can be pulled out a bit for ease of installation.I will include those instructions as well.

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Necessary preliminary tasks:
• M54 only: Remove suction filter housing
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M62 only: Release screws (1) and remove equipment carrier (2).
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N62 only: Release screws (1). Note: Make sure cover caps (3) and (4) are firmly seated. Lay equipment carrier (2) to one side.
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Up to 10/2003: Note: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows component removed. Release screws (1) and remove protective cap (2). Installation: If necessary, replace seal of protective cap (2).
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Turn ignition unit plug connection (1) counterclockwise through approx. 45° and disconnect. Turn snap ring (2) counterclockwise through approx. 45°. Remove lamp for xenon light.
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From 10/2003: Necessary preliminary tasks:
• Release ignition unit for left xenon headlight
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Press locking clip (1) and open in direction of arrow. Remove bulb for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow.
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All: Installation:
• Make sure bulb holder is correctly seated and engaged in headlight
• Note bulb type.

This is the picture of the 8mm bolts.

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Release screws (2) on top and rear sides of headlight (3). Remove headlight (3).

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Answered: 3/29/2008

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