Questions on Headlight Bulb Replacement
#1
Questions on Headlight Bulb Replacement
This is for an 07 RDX. Have a pink headlight on the driver side so have been reading up on low beam bulb replacement. Planning to do both sides at the same time. Dealer wants $600 to do both.
1) for those who have done this, I have watched a video of doing it via the top although many talk of removing the bumper etc…does removing the bumper make it that much easier to do this? It seems the passenger side is more difficult for access.
2) D2S bulbs are what I’m after. But sticking with Phillips or Osram is proving difficult where I am in Canada (prices are ridiculous). So any Canadian suppliers people know of? And as for what exactly to get, I read stock is 4300K, but many suggest going to 5000K or 5500K. I can’t seem to find any 5500, so is there that much improvement in visibility in going to 5000K?
Any other suggestions?
1) for those who have done this, I have watched a video of doing it via the top although many talk of removing the bumper etc…does removing the bumper make it that much easier to do this? It seems the passenger side is more difficult for access.
2) D2S bulbs are what I’m after. But sticking with Phillips or Osram is proving difficult where I am in Canada (prices are ridiculous). So any Canadian suppliers people know of? And as for what exactly to get, I read stock is 4300K, but many suggest going to 5000K or 5500K. I can’t seem to find any 5500, so is there that much improvement in visibility in going to 5000K?
Any other suggestions?
#2
This is for an 07 RDX. Have a pink headlight on the driver side so have been reading up on low beam bulb replacement. Planning to do both sides at the same time. Dealer wants $600 to do both.
1) for those who have done this, I have watched a video of doing it via the top although many talk of removing the bumper etc…does removing the bumper make it that much easier to do this? It seems the passenger side is more difficult for access.
2) D2S bulbs are what I’m after. But sticking with Phillips or Osram is proving difficult where I am in Canada (prices are ridiculous). So any Canadian suppliers people know of? And as for what exactly to get, I read stock is 4300K, but many suggest going to 5000K or 5500K. I can’t seem to find any 5500, so is there that much improvement in visibility in going to 5000K?
Any other suggestions?
1) for those who have done this, I have watched a video of doing it via the top although many talk of removing the bumper etc…does removing the bumper make it that much easier to do this? It seems the passenger side is more difficult for access.
2) D2S bulbs are what I’m after. But sticking with Phillips or Osram is proving difficult where I am in Canada (prices are ridiculous). So any Canadian suppliers people know of? And as for what exactly to get, I read stock is 4300K, but many suggest going to 5000K or 5500K. I can’t seem to find any 5500, so is there that much improvement in visibility in going to 5000K?
Any other suggestions?
or for CBI D2s (shipped from Lithuania): https://www.ebay.ca/itm/254278657055...58da%7Ciid%3A1
As i said before you should always do autheticity check on osram's website upon receiving the bulbs.
Last edited by deepa1600; 01-27-2023 at 06:30 PM.
#3
This is for an 07 RDX. Have a pink headlight on the driver side so have been reading up on low beam bulb replacement. Planning to do both sides at the same time. Dealer wants $600 to do both.
1) for those who have done this, I have watched a video of doing it via the top although many talk of removing the bumper etc…does removing the bumper make it that much easier to do this? It seems the passenger side is more difficult for access.
2) D2S bulbs are what I’m after. But sticking with Phillips or Osram is proving difficult where I am in Canada (prices are ridiculous). So any Canadian suppliers people know of? And as for what exactly to get, I read stock is 4300K, but many suggest going to 5000K or 5500K. I can’t seem to find any 5500, so is there that much improvement in visibility in going to 5000K?
Any other suggestions?
1) for those who have done this, I have watched a video of doing it via the top although many talk of removing the bumper etc…does removing the bumper make it that much easier to do this? It seems the passenger side is more difficult for access.
2) D2S bulbs are what I’m after. But sticking with Phillips or Osram is proving difficult where I am in Canada (prices are ridiculous). So any Canadian suppliers people know of? And as for what exactly to get, I read stock is 4300K, but many suggest going to 5000K or 5500K. I can’t seem to find any 5500, so is there that much improvement in visibility in going to 5000K?
Any other suggestions?
#4
Secondly, use caution where bumper mounts to fenders, tiny locks can tear loose from cover by the “heavy” handed , believe me , I’ve seen it way to many times .
#5
If you're worried about the front bumper removal, it is quick and painless with only a handful of screws and plastic push-clips holding it on. Not nearly the project it might sound like on paper, and it will make access to the rest of the stuff much easier.
#6
I agree with bumper cover removal also , it will make bulb replacement so much easier. Downside, you just might need a few two part clips to reinstall cover. By my experience the ones installed upside down do not survive removal due to grit accumulation. These can be had anywhere for a whole lot less than any stealership too.
Secondly, use caution where bumper mounts to fenders, tiny locks can tear loose from cover by the “heavy” handed , believe me , I’ve seen it way to many times .
Secondly, use caution where bumper mounts to fenders, tiny locks can tear loose from cover by the “heavy” handed , believe me , I’ve seen it way to many times .
#7
I agree with bumper cover removal also , it will make bulb replacement so much easier. Downside, you just might need a few two part clips to reinstall cover. By my experience the ones installed upside down do not survive removal due to grit accumulation. These can be had anywhere for a whole lot less than any stealership too.
Secondly, use caution where bumper mounts to fenders, tiny locks can tear loose from cover by the “heavy” handed , believe me , I’ve seen it way to many times .
Secondly, use caution where bumper mounts to fenders, tiny locks can tear loose from cover by the “heavy” handed , believe me , I’ve seen it way to many times .
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#8
Yes , removing the headlights is way easier and a whole lot less hassle replacing this one HID bulb , the other bulbs , not so much . The “locks” I mentioned are between fender and cover . The bumper cover “locks” (snaps) onto fender bracket . It’s really not a big deal. You’ll see this clamping design once you start pulling cover from the wheel well side of the cover .
Two part fasteners..you decide .
I’ve replaced many a HID assemblies which includes the igniter in the bodshop business, it’s like building a ship in a bottle for NO money !
Good Luck !
Two part fasteners..you decide .
I’ve replaced many a HID assemblies which includes the igniter in the bodshop business, it’s like building a ship in a bottle for NO money !
Good Luck !
#9
Yes , removing the headlights is way easier and a whole lot less hassle replacing this one HID bulb , the other bulbs , not so much . The “locks” I mentioned are between fender and cover . The bumper cover “locks” (snaps) onto fender bracket . It’s really not a big deal. You’ll see this clamping design once you start pulling cover from the wheel well side of the cover .
Two part fasteners..you decide .
I’ve replaced many a HID assemblies which includes the igniter in the bodshop business, it’s like building a ship in a bottle for NO money !
Good Luck !
Two part fasteners..you decide .
I’ve replaced many a HID assemblies which includes the igniter in the bodshop business, it’s like building a ship in a bottle for NO money !
Good Luck !
#10
If you are doing this in frigid weather, I'd suggest warming the bumper to fender clip area with a hair drier to prevent breakage, along with hitting them with WD40. Frozen plastic is very brittle.
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