Headlight replacement 1998 bmw 740i

Changing the headlamps on this year BMW may require removal of the front bumper. I would recommend that you take it a BMW dealer for repair.

You can remove the inner fender well and gain access to the bulb with a little luck and creativity. Removing the wheel will make this a little easier. Make sure you check the connector as they have issues with them melting.

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Changing the headlamps on these year BMW's is not an easy process, the dealer I use has informaed me that the front bumper needs to be removed in order to replace them, I would recommend that you take it to your favorite BMW dealer for repair. Hope this helps, let em know

Things You'll Need:

• Replacement Headlamp 60/55W H13

Instructions

1. Open the hood and find the front headlamp assembly.
2. Depress the black tap holding the harness connector to the headlamp assembly. Pull the connector toward you to remove it.
3. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove the headlamp from the car.
4. Check the new bulb against the old bulb for an exact match. The wattage and rating should be the same or the headlamp may not work correctly and could damage the vehicle.
5. Insert the new bulb into the assembly and turn clockwise.
6. Reconnect the harness connector by firmly reinserting it into the back of the assembly.
7. Turn on the headlamps to check the alignment of the replaced bulb.

Tips & Warnings

1. Vehicle headlamps can get extremely hot, make sure the lights are off for a significant amount of time before touching them.
2. Halogen bulbs shatter easily, so handle with care

$30.00 per each part labor plus parts
120.00 for the whole front end plus parts
that what i would charge shade tree price.
shop price 300-350

check where the wires go from the inside of the body to the out around the gromet. I did run into one that the wires rubbed. Also if the light are on the trunk lid check where they go through the trunk latch.

The headlamp assem. or the halogen headlight bulb? If the light is out, jus open the hood, reach down to behind the light assem., and unscrew the plactic ring holding in the bulb. Unplug the bulb from the socket assem. Before you replace the bulb, make sure to not touch the bulb with your fingers(body oil will cause the bulb to pop as soon as it cuts on) Use a thing latex or jersey glove. Plug bulb back in, and Presto! It's fixed.

Headlights Removal & Installation WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments.
To help avoid personal injury:

• Turn off the headlamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing bulbs. Leave the headlamp switch off until the bulb change is complete.
• Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
• Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
• Do not drop or scratch the bulb. Keep moisture away.
• Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly. Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children

To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • LH and RH engine under covers
   • RH and LH Front fender liners
   • Front bumper cover
3. 2 bolts and disconnect the connectors
4. Headlight assembly by pulling it forward
5. To Install:
   
   1. Install or connect the following:
      • Headlamp assembly
      • 2 bolts and connector
      • Front bumper cover
      • LH and RH front fender liners
      • LH and RH engine under cover

The HID bulbs are very easy to change, and can be bought online for much less than from the dealer. Check sites like xenondepot and Ebay for Phillips D2R (for reflector headlamps) HID bulbs and you can replace them yourself.

I have a 1997 Mazda 626 and my headlights go out for no reason. My highbeams seem fine so if I have to drive at night I have to drive around holding my highbeams on. Nobody can figure out the problem. I really need help on this. I need to drive my car at night and can't.