Hey guys, I need some help switching my '01 to '03 headlights. Thanks to soopa and fuzzy for the DIY for removing the bumper. It took me about 20 minutes to remove by myself. My '03 lights are without the bulbs and wiring, basically just holes. Is there a DIY on site that goes over removing and installed the bulbs, harnesses and wiring?? There was even the main bulb harness that said 'danger high voltage'. Do I need to disconnect the battery to switch all this out??

 

Disconnect the battery so you don't shock yourself. Everything else should be easy to do.

 

That's easy enough, it's a good thing I have my radio code!! thanks greenie

 

Hey Trey, you'll need a Torx T-25 screw to take out the bulb and a screwdriver. You can get that at autozone. If you're close by, I wouldn't mind stopping by and helping you out.

 

 

YW!

 

Alright guys, we finally got the '03 headlights in. Thanks to our great Moderator 02cls!! Couldn't have done it without him. Jordan, thanks also for cleaning my engine!

 

Oh yeah, and Jordan, I about crapped when the HID bulb popped out on you!!!

 

^no. no te cages.

 

I'll take a few pics, I just wish my damn grille surround wasn't back ordered!!!

 

the chrome grille frame or are getting the TW '03 one?

 

Pix

 

It's actually a T-20. Or at least mine was... I just did mine the other day.

 

The '03 Taffeta one. It's back ordered. I should have gone somewhere else

 

We actually used a tiny flathead, the d/s didn't even have the torx screw in it!

 

i'm not sure if you used acuraoemparts.com, but that seems to have the best prices.

i knew i had to get this, but we used a tiny flathead screwdriver and worked them open.

 

I had a Torx bit laying around so I never tried the flathead. Will do that next time

 

Nah, I went through the stealership thinking they would have it in stock. I'm about to check them out

 

OK, here are the pics

here's an after shot, looking pretty good at this distance



here's the passenger side, fit like a glove



here's the driver side, had a little trouble because of the previous owners wreck. Could not get the side tab bolted in. Hopefully the side of the bumper will keep it in place



a shot with the lights on (sorry about the bumper holes..)



one last shot, looks like a totally different car, but I'm thinking about getting rid of the road lamps and it will look a hell of a lot better when I get the Taffeta grille surround

Thanks again for the help 02cls!!

 

Looks real good Trey, Can't wait for the grill surround.

 

Tell me about it!! Then the '03 taillights and '03 Type-S rims!!

 

Bad news update, Acura is backordered on the TW '03 grille surround, and they have no due date in sight. WTF???

 

is it possible to paint the one you got? just a thought. don't know if anyone has done that before or not.

 

We may need to get used to it. This is a discontinued model after all.

BTW...headlights look great.

 

I think 02cls got his painted, I'm sure that's the way I'll have to go

 

I know, I don't see Acura making just one for me

 

you shouldnt take out your roadlamps but just tint them black and change the bulbs, thats what I would do if mine came with roadlamps

 

so now it is time for you to hit up that website i told you about.

 

Do you mean acuraoemparts? I contact them and since they are Delray Acura, they gave me the same answer. Is there someone else?

 

Guys, one quick question about the headlights. How much higher is the passenger side supposed to project?? It looks awfully high

 

Good news!! My taffeta grille surround finally came it!! I will install this weekend

 

picture when you finish....were you found the grille?

 

try this page out. just enter the 2003 year. it doesn't matter what trim or transmission you pick. then find the color to match your body paint.

http://acuraautomotiveparts.org/acur...prddisplay.jsp

 

.........and follow this EASY how to!!

http://silverknight.clickhere2.net/grille.html

I might be doing this in the dark!!

 

Got it done, in the dark!!!
FAWK, that looks good!! Will take a pic or two this weekend!!

 

Here it is, what do you guys think??

 

you have almost the same idea as me.....cept I left he chrome alone and had all the black painted the same as my cars body color..

 

^you do know that he is showing his new 2003 front grille surround. so it's different.

 

I like it, GM

 

I'm showing off my '03 front grille as well.