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      07-23-2014, 08:24 PM   #1
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Headlight ballast access/removal

I bought a 2003 E85 (97k miles) with the right headlight out. I replaced the bulb then the igniter but headlight is still out. I believe that the last one to replace now is the ballast. if that does not work, any ideas. If it is the ballast, how can I access and remove it without removing the front bumper. I know I cannot take it out using the 2 access points from the wheel well.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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I would be swapping parts from the working headlight to the non-working. It could be the wiring or even the LCM.

If you can't get the ballast off through the wheel well access panel, then the bumper probably needs to come off.
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I would be swapping parts from the working headlight to the non-working. It could be the wiring or even the LCM.

If you can't get the ballast off through the wheel well access panel, then the bumper probably needs to come off.
Yep, good advice.

DIY for bumper removal here, pretty easy to do.
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