Xenon (D2S) headlight bulb replacement BMW 530d e60

This is a narrative of how I replaced the xenon headlight bulb on my 530d e60 BMW. I am not a mechanic and take no responsibility for any damage done or injury caused by anyone attempting this procedure. This video purely shows how I carried out the job. Hopefully this video will help someone else who is thinking of carrying out the job themselves. Remember, if your unsure it's best to let a professional do the work. Thanks for watching.

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

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[@shkabwe3290]

Thanks for the video!! Was able to do the job easy!!!

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Thanks very much for the feedback. Glad you got sorted.

[@themadakh3229]

Hi, i have changed by xenon as done in video but still not working

[@ahmadestabraq274]

Thank you that was so helpful

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

You are more than welcome. Glad it helped.

[@a.k1311]

You should go for the Philips extremevision Gen2.. very bright and clear👍🏽 Ooh always replace them in pairss

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Cheers I might try them the next time.

[@SoAExile]

@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 please help mate, following all steps but I can't close the xenon lamp, I'm trying not to force it

[@SoAExile]

@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 but I have got all the hooks in right position but it doesn't twist to the right I'm just getting frustrated

[@randomjoe410]

The clip that pushed out the plug. I pushed it back into place with a screwdriver (it was preventing me from plugging the connector back in). Will that prevent me from twisting the silver box back into place?

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

From memory as you twist it the clip pushes out the plug (that's how it's supposed to come apart). I put it back together the same way. Although you prob shouldn't push it out of the way the way you did, I cant see how that will prevent it going back together. The clip will probably reset as you twist the silver box on and off (unless its broken) as the mechanism will react to the twisting motion. You could try to twist it on and off a few times to see if it resets and if not just go ahead and put it back together as best you can and hope for the best.

[@mainlymusicman]

what about that little silver round one with the blue wires coming out of it? is that a bulb too?

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

I may be wrong here and someone will no doubt correct me if I am but I'm pretty sure that's the bulb for main beam / full beam in behind that round silver thing with the blue wires coming out of it.

[@linasvaiciulis6298]

These bulbs are brighter then original ones? I'm thinking to change my ones because they are not bright enough

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Mine ended up a slightly different colour (which seemed brighter) but you need to check whats legal etc. I can't remember now but getting legal colour / temperature was a concern of mine at the time. Hope u get sorted.

[@2004Banshee]

Hi can you change the high beams to xenon I'm trying to find this out and there is not much on RUclips to answer me question

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

I'm really sorry but I sold that car quite a while ago and I don't know the answer. I hope you find the info your looking for.

[@luiskay6209]

My xenon bulbs are attached to a red and blue wire. Am I supposed to buy ones with wire because this doesn’t disconnect? Tia

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Sorry for the late reply. Urs must be different from mine. Check with ur local parts department to make sure u get the correct fitment.

[@jessemaiwald2794]

Hey man my ignitor wont twist after I put the light in. Only without the light, any ideas?

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

God sorry I can't remember how that worked now (I've since sold this car). I remember it being a bit fiddly but if u persist I'm sure uo locate the problem. Just don't force it haha. Sorry I can't be more help.

[@zigismundus]

First put in the lamp, check that it is seated properly. Then insert ignitor, check that it aligns with the holes and it is somewhat upwards, that when you twist it it would be up. Lastly you can connect the wire

[@Cla45amg23]

So a D2s size headlight can fit a bmw 525i?

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

It depends on what headlight you have. I think some e60 headlights are halogen and some arnt. Best to take the old bulbs out and see what type they are before replacing them. That's how I figured it out.

[@irfanrahman9249]

Can i put 55w for the bulb to be replaced?

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Sorry I don't know (I sold this car several years ago and now I can't remember). Hope you got sorted.

[@irfanrahman9249]

Is it 35w?

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

Sorry I can't remember now but the details od the bulbs I used should be included in the video or written on the box displayed in the video.

[@SizzaE60]

What year is this bmw??

[@bumbleshufflesdiy5908]

This was a 2003 from memory (the first of the e60's I think and no DPF)