Stock Rear Lights
The car as it was before the Celis lights. I had already installed the rear clears from the pre-01 M5 to get rid of the amber signals. I do like amber signals on some cars, especially green ones where they provide great contrast. My preference for Titanium Silver is clear.
Old vs New Lens Comparison
A comparison of the two lenses side by side before installation. The difference in the LED arrangement is immediately obvious — the Celis units are far brighter and give the rear a much more modern look.
Hella Instructions — 4 Pages
These are the instructions provided within the Hella kit. Four pages. Read them. Seriously.
Remove the Lens — 4 Bolts
There are four bolts you need to remove to gain access behind the lens. Once the lens is out, you'll see the section where you need to drill.
Drill & Prep
Removing the lens exposes the section where you'll drill. Images for this step were taken and edited by AlexPS. The finished product shows where the new holes are drilled — these are the mounting points for the LED lenses.
Ballasts & Both Sides Ready
Both sides done and ready for installation. The ballasts included with the kit take up some storage in the wheel well. Some don't like that — you could fabricate custom brackets and mount them wherever you wish. The duct tape was an idea from AlexPS; I followed his lead there.
The Moment of Truth
The lights work! They are much brighter — even the turn signals are pretty bright compared to the older style. Mostly, I like the updated look. Back home and all buttoned up.
"Really bright at night. I like the updated look."
