How do I change the FRONT turn blinker bulbs?

Toma · 10-08-2010, 11:02 AM

Hey guys, I have a BMW 335i 2007 coupe. I hate the amber colored turn blinker bulbs, so I have purchased a silver color bulb from the bmw dealership to replace them. The REAR turn blinkers were very easy to replace, but I have no idea how to reach my FRONT turn blinkers, any help would be awesome. Thanks!

Toma · 10-08-2010, 01:13 PM

Someone has to know....

WuDynasty · 10-08-2010, 06:43 PM

I'm pretty sure you have to disassemble the headlights to get to the turn bulbs

e90fun · 10-08-2010, 06:49 PM

^false.
You have to remove the wheel liner.
Turn the wheel, remove a couple screws holding the wheel wall, then you should be able to reach the hand in there and its like a thing you turn, when you turn it counter clockwise, you should be able to pull and out comes the thing that holds the bulb with the bulb, switch the bulbs, replace it back and tighten it up.
sorry if instructions are unclear, best i can do without pictures, ect..
Goodluck!

Alex@Helix · 10-09-2010, 10:43 AM

I believe there is a yellow bulb but at the same time there is also a yellow LED that cant easily be removed.

DieselDiner · 10-09-2010, 10:54 AM

There's an entire section of the forum devoted to DIY projects, look there: http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=172

acerboo · 10-09-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Toma

Hey guys, I have a BMW 335i 2007 coupe. I hate the amber colored turn blinker bulbs, so I have purchased a silver color bulb from the bmw dealership to replace them. The REAR turn blinkers were very easy to replace, but I have no idea how to reach my FRONT turn blinkers, any help would be awesome. Thanks!

hi id like to change mine also can you tell me what bulbs you ordered from bmw thanks

PGJ · 10-11-2010, 12:20 PM

be careful when you do this! My dealership got an amber-colored bulb STUCK in the corner of my assembly. It's still in there rolling around.

._. · 10-11-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PGJ

be careful when you do this! My dealership got an amber-colored bulb STUCK in the corner of my assembly. It's still in there rolling around.

and you didn't insist they remove it?

PGJ · 10-11-2010, 01:31 PM

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and you didn't insist they remove it?

yeah i just noticed it. I've never touched the headlamps and the car was always serviced by them, so I came to the conclusion that they're the culprits. next time I'm in they'll hear about it.

3X3=5 · 10-11-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PGJ

be careful when you do this! My dealership got an amber-colored bulb STUCK in the corner of my assembly. It's still in there rolling around.

That's ridiculous. If they effed it up they should fix it before returning it to you. Not the kind of service you expect from any dealer, but especially not a BMW dealer.

Toma · 10-12-2010, 12:56 AM

So I got the bulbs... They are still AMBER but with a SILVER spray paint coating on top... they still blink amber.... waste of money... Returning them asap... Thanks for all the help though...

simp0man · 10-12-2010, 06:48 PM

Really? It has been years and no one has done anything about getting some aftermarket replacements?

LiLracer · 01-10-2018, 08:28 PM

You simply turn the wheel outward, remove the small 6x6 panel on the front wheel well and you will see a flat tab for you to turn counterclockwise and pull the entire bulb holder out.

golgiiguy · 03-13-2019, 10:59 AM

It is actually sort of hilarious. I see there is "suppose" to be a panel for access to the blinker, but there simply is not one on the my 2007 BMW 335i coupe. It is Bizarre. Was there a time period this car was not made with this panel. I think I am taking crazy pills. I have trying to get my hand down in that area, and it is just too small of a space to turn the little bulb holder flap. Any knowledge anyone has would be interesting.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-13-2019, 11:57 AM

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It is actually sort of hilarious. I see there is "suppose" to be a panel for access to the blinker, but there simply is not one on the my 2007 BMW 335i coupe. It is Bizarre. Was there a time period this car was not made with this panel. I think I am taking crazy pills. I have trying to get my hand down in that area, and it is just too small of a space to turn the little bulb holder flap. Any knowledge anyone has would be interesting.

You probably have to peel back the fender liner.

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PGJ Private 2 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2004 325i, 2007 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	be careful when you do this! My dealership got an amber-colored bulb STUCK in the corner of my assembly. It's still in there rolling around.
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Toma Private 18 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Gun Metal / Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redlands, CA iTrader: (0)	So I got the bulbs... They are still AMBER but with a SILVER spray paint coating on top... they still blink amber.... waste of money... Returning them asap... Thanks for all the help though...
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LiLracer Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: san diego iTrader: (0)	amber bulb replacement You simply turn the wheel outward, remove the small 6x6 panel on the front wheel well and you will see a flat tab for you to turn counterclockwise and pull the entire bulb holder out.
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golgiiguy Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	It is actually sort of hilarious. I see there is "suppose" to be a panel for access to the blinker, but there simply is not one on the my 2007 BMW 335i coupe. It is Bizarre. Was there a time period this car was not made with this panel. I think I am taking crazy pills. I have trying to get my hand down in that area, and it is just too small of a space to turn the little bulb holder flap. Any knowledge anyone has would be interesting.
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