How do I change the rear lights??

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:53 pm

New set of LED rear lights arriving shortly.

Could anyone point me to a "How to" for the removal and re-fitting of the rear lights?

Jayx5 · Post by **Jayx5** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:14 pm

Its easy, 2 or 3 bolts and its off. 5 min job.

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:30 pm

look in the boot behind the light unit
Unplug the connector (but sometimes is easier when they are out..)
Locate 3 off silver nuts (10mm i believe)
Remove these then pudh the lights out to the rear, obviously holding on to them first..

In true Haynes fashion..
Re-assembly is the reverse of dis-assembly...

Don't do the nuts up too tight, dab of locktite might be an idea
Also give the contacts a good clean and apply some contact paste (if you have any) of a dab of vaseline..

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:14 am

[quote="Steamyrotter"]

Don't do the nuts up too tight, dab of locktite might be an idea
[/quote]

Threadlock or Nutlock, not Superglue!

Richard

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:06 pm

Thanks guys.

Its a set of those phillips lumi led jobbies from the states.

Hoping they fot and dont cause any problems!

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 1:49 pm

Fitted them this afternoon. Nice and easy job. Fitted perfectly, work brilliantly.

Cheap and easy way to facelift the back of the car. (And in my case, repair a knackered light)

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MrMaloo · Post by **MrMaloo** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 2:31 pm

Hi - got a photo of them fitted?

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:33 pm

1st pic shows the old and faded on the left and 2nd pic shows shiny new on the right..

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:34 pm

And yes, she needs a damn good clean and polish....

gareth82 · Post by **gareth82** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:40 pm

Looks well, where these expensive?

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:48 pm

Nice - well done. No flickering?

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:35 pm

No flickering I can see.

And a bargain at £163 delivered from the USA

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Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:52 pm

Really good buy then - gotta link?

Dimsum · Post by **Dimsum** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:37 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-06-BMW-X5-E53-PHILIPS-LED-PERFORM-RED-CLEAR-TAIL-LIGHTS-LAMPS-LEFT-RIGHT-/130944955635?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e7ced74f3&vxp=mtr

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james8whippy · Post by **james8whippy** » Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:04 pm

They looks great Dimsum! I have mine back in the UK with me now along with the new headlights but just need to get some time off work to actually fit them. I can't wait after seeing your photo!

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