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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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About to change my HID bulbs...but..

I got the theft deterrent system put on my headlights... is there a how-to to remove the headlights so i can put in the HIDS?

Also can i just plug the new HID bulbs in without cuasing any condensation to form in the future. Im just scared the headlights might generate condensation because i let air in by taking out the stock bulbs and putting in new ones.

Its early in the morning and i morning classes..... excuse my spelling or grammar... haha thanks
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 06:55 AM
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for real! how do you get the stock bulbs out?
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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i dont think the OEM bulbs or headlights at all are in a sealed area.. the headlight has a few holes around it.. i dont think that changing the bulbs will cause any condexation. because people take apart thier headlights and put DDE's in so i wouldnt worry to much..

But my question is.. can you just take out the old HID bulbs and put in new ones? or do you have to change anything
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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uhm..

1. unscrew that big back round cover plate at the back
2. uplug the connector
3. sqeeze the metal piece and unclip it
4. remove the bulb.
5. repeat in reverse order.

you don't need to remove nothing.
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:22 AM
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it's easy without removal of the headlight.
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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ok... thanks guys.. i knew this was a easy task.

yes you can just take out the bulbs and put in aftermarket ones. Just make sure its D2R if you have a 5.5 th gen max.
Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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I was under the impression you had to remove the headlights to replace the bulbs. But it sounds like it's as easy as replacing any other non HID bulb. Has anyone actually done this replacement? I would hate to spend $100+ on some bulbs and screw up the install.
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