changed my headlight bulbs
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changed my headlight bulbs
so, after much anxious anticipation, a headlight bulb finally went out on my car. its an 04 with 44K miles, non-HID. i went to Pep Boys to get the 9012's and didnt realize that theyre not sold in that type of auto parts stores... so, i went with Sylvania Silverstar 9006's with hesitation.
i started on the passenger side, which was the side that was out. i tried to get the bulb out through the wheel well without succcess... so i unfastened the bumper cover enough to be able to get to all 5 bolts that secure the headlight housing. once it was out, the 9006 fit perfectly.
being the **** person that i am, i "had" to replace the drivers side to ensure they matched. however, before i began the drivers side, i went to the dealer and bought all new fasteners that secures the wheel well plastic, engine cover and bumper cover. i buttoned the passenger side up and started the drivers side.
instead of dropping the bumper, i decided to make an attempt at replacing it 'up top'. i removed the plastic intake/airbox and swung the intake snorkel out of the way. i removed the grey cup, unplugged everything and twisted the bulb out. however, i broke the grey retaining ring. i went back to the dealer and tried to get a ring- "we dont stock that". i got the part number and called another dealer- they had it... $11. so, i drove over there and picked it up. back to the house to reinstall everything and the FVCKING CLIP BROKE AGAIN . No dealers had the clip, especially at 4pm.
today, i found 2 clips in stock over in Cherry Hill NJ. 40 minute ride and i picked them up. came back home and popped it back on- replaced the bulb, plugged it all back in and am back in action.
so- if it wasnt for me breaking the clip- i wouldve taken me about 2 hours. the drivers side is very easy to do from the top.
- 9006's fit without trimming
- you do not need to drop the bumper
- be careful when removing the retaining clips, they break EASILY
i started on the passenger side, which was the side that was out. i tried to get the bulb out through the wheel well without succcess... so i unfastened the bumper cover enough to be able to get to all 5 bolts that secure the headlight housing. once it was out, the 9006 fit perfectly.
being the **** person that i am, i "had" to replace the drivers side to ensure they matched. however, before i began the drivers side, i went to the dealer and bought all new fasteners that secures the wheel well plastic, engine cover and bumper cover. i buttoned the passenger side up and started the drivers side.
instead of dropping the bumper, i decided to make an attempt at replacing it 'up top'. i removed the plastic intake/airbox and swung the intake snorkel out of the way. i removed the grey cup, unplugged everything and twisted the bulb out. however, i broke the grey retaining ring. i went back to the dealer and tried to get a ring- "we dont stock that". i got the part number and called another dealer- they had it... $11. so, i drove over there and picked it up. back to the house to reinstall everything and the FVCKING CLIP BROKE AGAIN . No dealers had the clip, especially at 4pm.
today, i found 2 clips in stock over in Cherry Hill NJ. 40 minute ride and i picked them up. came back home and popped it back on- replaced the bulb, plugged it all back in and am back in action.
so- if it wasnt for me breaking the clip- i wouldve taken me about 2 hours. the drivers side is very easy to do from the top.
- 9006's fit without trimming
- you do not need to drop the bumper
- be careful when removing the retaining clips, they break EASILY
are the new bulbs brighter than the ones you got?
i customized my headlights to make it look like it has an eyelid, but the whole light is slightly tinted:
just wondering if your bulb has a higher output
i customized my headlights to make it look like it has an eyelid, but the whole light is slightly tinted:
just wondering if your bulb has a higher output
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