DIY: Headlight housing Removal

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Old 11-06-2007, 03:57 PM
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So it works the same for sedan right??
 
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Old 11-06-2007, 04:08 PM
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maybe a stupid question...but how do you remove the ballasts? im getting projectors soon and i need my original ballasts for the new lights..
 
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Old 11-06-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by diablo1356
maybe a stupid question...but how do you remove the ballasts? im getting projectors soon and i need my original ballasts for the new lights..
There are 3 screws on the outside (maybe a 4th). That will disconnect it from the housing. On the inside there is a tiny screw holding the harness onto the ballast. Take that out, then disconnect the harness. That is all.
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 04:09 AM
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this by far has been the best DIY for the headlights, very nice...thanks a ton...
 
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Old 11-10-2007, 01:04 PM
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how u take off the grill? I pop off the 4 tabs but the damn thing wont come loose. I cant seem to get the clip off the top on both sides without breaking it.
 
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Old 11-10-2007, 02:51 PM
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Use a flathead screwdriver and pop up the tabs. After that all you need to do is be careful. I start at one side and press against the bumper with one hand. "Tap" the base of the inside of the grill and it should work its way out. There are 4-6 slots that the base of the grill slides into. Those are what you need to focus on.
 
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Old 12-21-2007, 04:28 AM
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Amazing, simply amazing..the best write up ever and its right on time, i plan on painting my headlight bezels this weekend.
 
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Old 12-21-2007, 06:22 AM
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Very nice DIY thanks
 
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Old 12-27-2007, 03:01 AM
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wow what a great write up i need to start on mine
 
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Old 12-29-2007, 01:25 PM
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The write up is definitely good...... but a bit deceiving for those who have oem bumpers.... its even more of a b**ch to reach that inner bolt through the wheel well
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 07:28 PM
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Thanks !! THis took me all of 20 Min to change out my 03 lights to 06 lights.
 
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Old 05-03-2008, 10:49 PM
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so what happens to the harness for the clearance lights on the 03-05 when you install the 06-07>? Do you use that for the city lights?
 
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Old 05-12-2008, 01:13 PM
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Mine was a straight swap everything fit where it should
 
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Hi, I tried this today but for some reason I can't seem to unclip the harness. The other thing is that the wires are so short that the headlights only move out by an inch. Any ideas?
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:53 PM
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Hey.. just wonderinng.. im from vancouver, canada.. do i need to do some rewireing inorder to work? or is it plug and play.. also if i do need to rewire anyone have the DIY?
 


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