Headlamp question
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Headlamp question
Can someone let me know if the circled light can be changed to a whiter color/HID, if so, is it a DIY type thing?
Any specific projects or threads I can reference? (The search function isn't the greatest on here
Thanks for the help!
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You'll need four 194 wedge bulbs for your eyelids (2 per lid). We do have LED versions available in 5000K (pure white) and 8000K (white with a slight bluish hue) that are plug and play.
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Ya somewhere on the site but its super simple. Once under the hood if you look at the back of the headlights at the top you'll see 2 "twist" caps. Just twist those off and pull out the existing bulbs. Place the new LEDs in and put the cap back on
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Pretty much what ^ said. Only other advice I'd give is when you remove the socket from the housing (pressure held), it gets pretty tight in there and although tempting, do not try to pull it out by the wires. You could easily end up stripping the wire that way. If you can't get a good grip on the plastic socket, use angled needle nosed pliers.
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Pretty much what ^ said. Only other advice I'd give is when you remove the socket from the housing (pressure held), it gets pretty tight in there and although tempting, do not try to pull it out by the wires. You could easily end up stripping the wire that way. If you can't get a good grip on the plastic socket, use angled needle nosed pliers.
I'm going to have to change my headlamp bulbs to match the 8000k parking lights now lol
Thanks AZN, reccommend to all.
