Hello people!
I decided to change my puddle lights from the standard faded yellow ones to ice blue LED's. I couldn't find a DIY on this, only an description on how to remove the mirrors by DerWankel.
So let's get started!

#1: First of all, move the mirror to the outer side, so that you can reach behind it with your fingers.

#2: By putting your fingers behind it start pulling at the mirror. Be brave, you have to use some power and technique to do this.

#3:There are three joints, which have to be removed from the mirror (don't forget-just pull). !Attention to the ppl with heated mirrors! There are two cables connected to the mirror, be careful not to rip'em off!
Green- Joints; Red- Cables; Blue: Bing! Bulb assembly

#4:Now remove the screw (violett) with a Philips screwdriver and pull out the whole light mounting unit (yellow).

#5:Take out the grey bulb housing, remove the bulb and insert your new super-fancy LED!!
Reassemble everything in the reverse order, check that the mirror is working (you have to push it hard on the joints, in order to secure it).

Well, you just changed your puddle lights! Choose a dark road, park the car, get out and enjoy your achievement!!

Keep the rotary running!

 

Umm, you must not have looked very hard. There is a thread with almost the exact same title.

 

Yeah I've searched through all of them, but none includes any images or detailed descriptions. Thus, I created this thread for anyone who needed more details and a bit of a guideline.

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-led-puddle-lights-cheap-read-%24-15-bux-180931/ ?

 

I don't think that some extra information and tips would harm anybody. Plus, this DIY includes all the necessary steps summed up in one text and by that making it more convenient to the users of this forum.

 

this is the first thread ive seen that gives me a quick straight forward guide to changing the bulbs. thanks!!!

 

Eh .... mine doesnt have that .....