Side Turn Indicator bulb replacement

Mertian · Post by **Mertian** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:38 pm

I've recently purchased a 52 plate 4.4. It's in really good condition, got lots of toys and I'm really enjoying X5 ownership. Shame the double glazing doesn't allow more of the V8 woofle into the cabin!

Now to the request. One of the side turn indicators bulbs needs replaced. According to the manual; Press the light forwards with the fingertip at its rear edge. I've attempted this and it won't budge. The other side won't budge either.

Before I start applying force and potentially break the light, I wanted to check if there are any permutations to the design noted in the manual. My car does have a fancy body kit that I haven't seen on any other car, though I believe it is BMW body kit.

Any help much appreciated

Martin

Mertian · Post by **Mertian** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:04 pm

Just found the post on adding photos

scooby1doo1 · Post by **scooby1doo1** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:06 am

I replaced mine with some darker ones, but my cars black.

On mine I tried to remove one but did not move, other side was ok this is a 53 plate.

With out checking I think you slide then back, try putting warm water over them.

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Mertian · Post by **Mertian** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:11 am

Thanks for that. You don't think there were perhaps multiple designs?

scooby1doo1 · Post by **scooby1doo1** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:14 am

I would say that been a E53 on an 02 and 03 would be the same body, just bumper change with yours been a V8. But could be well off the mark, seems daft to change though.

I will go out in my break in 15 mins and double check for you.

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scooby1doo1 · Post by **scooby1doo1** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:36 am

Just checked mate, got it wrong. Push to the front off the car then the bit you push, pull out and should pop out.

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