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Replacing Xenon Headlight Bulb

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Headlight bulb

Identify the faulty bulb. Remove the retaining spring from the bulb holder, the metal cover, and take it off the bulb. Remove the spring and the bulb from the headlight. Open the package of the new bulb, eliminating the packaging, and without touching the glass bulb with your hands, insert the bulb into the headlight, ensuring it aligns with the reference notches; the bulb must be installed precisely and in the correct orientation. Reattach the retaining spring and connect the bulb holder to the bulb connector. Reinstall the metal cover, close it, and check for proper operation.

Updated on 2 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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