Trouble Removing Angel Eye Bulb - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

pupsterdo · 11-16-2012, 09:07 AM

As the title states, I cannot figure out how to twist the passenger's side angel eye bulb counterclockwise (I'm trying to replace it with HPB LED upgrade). I have big hands which doesn't help... anyone have any tricks?

ChasVS · 11-16-2012, 11:36 AM

A friend with smaller hands or a long needle nose pliers with bent end.

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raceyBMW · 11-16-2012, 03:47 PM

Try to loosen the wiring that's in the way (brown ground wire & male to female wire) so you get more room.

pupsterdo · 11-16-2012, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raceyBMW

Try to loosen the wiring that's in the way (brown ground wire & male to female wire) so you get more room.

Already tried

raceyBMW · 11-16-2012, 05:56 PM

Then hire a kid with small hands to give you a "hand"

You sure you are rotating counter clockwise as you look at the light from behind?

Thrash · 11-16-2012, 06:07 PM

I had the same problem, held the bulb like I was smoking a cigarette with index and middle finger, that finally worked for me after much frustration...stick with it

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11-16-2012, 03:47 PM	#3
raceyBMW king of the hills Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,461 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 530i [4.25] 2007 335i Coupe [4.07]	Try to loosen the wiring that's in the way (brown ground wire & male to female wire) so you get more room.

11-16-2012, 05:56 PM	#5
raceyBMW king of the hills Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,461 iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 530i [4.25] 2007 335i Coupe [4.07]	Then hire a kid with small hands to give you a "hand" You sure you are rotating counter clockwise as you look at the light from behind?

11-16-2012, 06:07 PM	#6
Thrash Private First Class Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem, held the bulb like I was smoking a cigarette with index and middle finger, that finally worked for me after much frustration...stick with it