Section 1 – Removing and replacing the BMW E60 parking

lamp/angel eyes bulb

Removing the BMW E60 parking lamp bulb requires a bit of nimbleness…it is tucked
underneath the “flash to pass” bulb in the interior of the headlight assembly. We have
always found that the best way to extract it (unless you have very long fingers) is to use
a long flat blade screwdriver to turn the bulb until it release from the reflector.
1. Locate the parking lamp bulb cover on the inside of the headlight assembly.
2. Turn the parking lamp bulb cover counterclockwise and remove it from the
headlight assembly.
3. Locate the flash to pass bulb socket. Using your fingers, reach down and turn
the socket counterclockwise to release it from the headlight reflector.
4. Pull the flash to pass bulb free from the headlight assembly and lay it gently to
the side. Do not touch the bulb with your bare fingers…the oil from your skin can
cause it to overheat.
5. The parking lamp/angle eye bulb is located deep inside the headlight housing
near the bottom. Stock factory bulbs are a burnt orange color as shown in the
following photo. Please be aware that if your vehicle had an aftermarket bulb
previously installed, it may be a different shape and color.
6. The BMW E60 parking lamp bulb is almost impossible to reach with your fingers.
We suggest using a long flat blade screwdriver to turn the bulb counterclockwise
until releases from the headlight reflector.
7. When the bulb releases from the reflector, use a pair of long needle nose
pliers to grasp it and extract it from the headlight.
8. Unplug the back of the parking lamp bulb.
9. Replace the bulb following the above steps in reverse. BE PATIENT while trying
to get the bulb back into the reflector…if you get frustrated take a break!
Sometimes it helps to have a helper hold the bulb in place while you turn it
clockwise with the flat blade screwdriver. Be sure not to touch the bulb…once
again the oil from your skin can cause it to overheat, severely shortening its
lifespan.