How to install angel eyes e90

Sign in Join. Sign in. Sign up. Password recovery. Forgot your password? Get help. Create an account. Thursday, January 13, By Staff Writer. April 14, Repair Summary. Even though we have used a i sedan to perform this repair, this article can be applied to any E90 or E91 sedan or touring wagon with the optional xenon and adaptive headlights with minor modifications.

A BMW E90 angel eye bulb replacement is a straightforward repair that can save an expensive trip to the dealership. There is a lot of confusion as to exactly what BMW E90 angel eye bulbs are. But to most BMW owners, they are simply known as angel eyes; those distinctive lit rings around the high and low beam lamps that stay on even in sunlight.

Angel eye "halo" lights are used as daytime running lights and to enhance the cosmetic looks of the front end of the vehicle.

Further confusing the matter is BMW used several different styles of angel eye bulbs in the E9x 3 series depending on the year, model and whether the vehicle had xenon and adaptive lighting options. Most auto parts sites are not very clear as to which angel eye bulb fits the model and year vehicle being searched for, often leaving owners purchasing the wrong lamp. This article is exclusively for all BMW E90 sedans and E91 touring wagons built from that have the xenon and adaptive headlight option.

These particular vehicles use a simple H8 halogen bulb located in the back of the headlight assembly to light the angel eyes. If you are not sure if your 3 series has xenon headlights, simply look inside the engine compartment at the interior side of the headlight assembly. Steinberg Hart expands Texas presence with new office in Austin - views. Like PRLog? Disconnect the wires that go to the backs of the lights. Remove the new mounting brackets from the new CELIS headlight assembly by unscrewing the two screws and sliding the bracket off.

Remove the old mounting bracket that is still on the car and that will not be used. This is also held on with two screws.

On most E39s, the passenger side air conditioning filler tube will need to be bent to allow the CELIS assembly to fit. The best way to do this is to use a pipe-bending tool, though it can be done by hand if you are careful Install the Angel Eyes Install the new bracket that you just removed from the CELIS assembly.