Hello,

I have these lights




But would like to get those one



Is it possible? Is it complicated? Will it be a direct plug-in?

Thanks everyone

 

People have reported that it is a straight swap.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...us-04-mcs.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...yle-lamps.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...ml#post2357210 (post #8)

 

If you have the standard halogens and want to go to facelift Xenons you'll have to get the ECU flashed otherwise you'll experience flickering if the car is on. I did the headlight swap myself and a local shop did the flash for me for a 6-pack

 

"Installation information
For cars built before 09/03, the electronic body module (ZKE) must be replaced (TIS 61 35 510).
After the installation work the retrofit kit must be programmed / coded using DISPlus or GT-1 via the
Retrofit/CIP path."

Also,

But you have an '05 already I had read before the '02-'03 or '04 had a different setup for xenons and possibly different mounting methods. I am no expert on this yet but as I am doing my research and learning more I am not getting a good clear-cut story as to what is what and when the changes occurred exactly.