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Ok I have done some searching, how do you put in new side bulbs in the HID assembly?

Old Nov 11, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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Ok I have done some searching, how do you put in new side bulbs in the HID assembly?

I apparently cannot search to find the info I want. But can some one point me in the right direction on how to instiall new side bulbs. The ones that can match the HID's. I got the fog lights but need the parking lights now. Thanks guys!!!
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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Re: Ok I have done some searching, how do you put in new side bulbs in the HID assembly?

Originally posted by TheOzzfather
I apparently cannot search to find the info I want. But can some one point me in the right direction on how to instiall new side bulbs. The ones that can match the HID's. I got the fog lights but need the parking lights now. Thanks guys!!!
look behind the headlight assembly and just follow the wires to the location directly behind where the lamps are. twist counterclockwise and they'll pop out. make sure to note the harness's orientation when pulling out cuz they only go back in one way. not a big deal if you don't but it's kind of a hassle trying to figure it out when installing with your new bulbs cuz it can get really tight in there, not a lot of space to work with.

i don't know which bulbs match the HIDs the best, i just use polarg wedges, and they're not as white. you can try the led bulbs or piaa too. what you need are 168 or 194.
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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Yeah, it's tight in there. My hands wouldn't fit easily, especially on the driver's side. I just took the entire headlight assemblies out. Much easier to remove the bulb holder. (I'm assuming you mean the parking lights in the front and not the corner lights on the side)

I installed PIAA extreme whites. They have a slight bluish tint, but not too bad. I think they look good. As serin said, the 168/194 wedge is the correct bulb.
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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Originally posted by Bluesbrekr
Yeah, it's tight in there. My hands wouldn't fit easily, especially on the driver's side. I just took the entire headlight assemblies out. Much easier to remove the bulb holder. (I'm assuming you mean the parking lights in the front and not the corner lights on the side)

I installed PIAA extreme whites. They have a slight bluish tint, but not too bad. I think they look good. As serin said, the 168/194 wedge is the correct bulb.
I did the same thing. I had to remove the driver side headlight to change the bulb. While I had the assembley out, I also changed the high beams as well. I used PIAA Xtremes for all of them.
It is a little bit of work but that is well worth it when you get rid of those stock lights.
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 10:39 AM
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Yes that is correct...

Originally posted by Bluesbrekr
Yeah, it's tight in there. My hands wouldn't fit easily, especially on the driver's side. I just took the entire headlight assemblies out. Much easier to remove the bulb holder. (I'm assuming you mean the parking lights in the front and not the corner lights on the side)

I installed PIAA extreme whites. They have a slight bluish tint, but not too bad. I think they look good. As serin said, the 168/194 wedge is the correct bulb.

Thanks!
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by kronnman


I did the same thing. I had to remove the driver side headlight to change the bulb. While I had the assembley out, I also changed the high beams as well. I used PIAA Xtremes for all of them.
It is a little bit of work but that is well worth it when you get rid of those stock lights.
i used needlenose pliers to remove the driver's side. just had to move slowly and deliberately.
removing the assembly gives better access, but i was just lazy.
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Originally posted by serin


i used needlenose pliers to remove the driver's side. just had to move slowly and deliberately.
removing the assembly gives better access, but i was just lazy.
Like tearing the house apart to find your TV remote. We've all been there!
Old Nov 11, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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i got the polarg for driving and corner lights...looking directly at them they arent too close, but in any reflections they look just like the HID's
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