I Like Seeing Pictures Step By Step. Idk if theres one around here or another forum but its def. not in the DIY section.

 

you dont need one to find the back cover to the light and remove it
with a Torx 20 security bit for the screws
Handle bulbs with latex/rubber gloves
do not twist the new bulb while installing!!!

 

where the fuck do I get a torx 20

 

I bought a set of four Torx drivers for about $7 at Walmart.

Sears also sells these.

Be sure to buy the tamper-proof type that has a hole in the middle of the star pattern.

 

you can buy JUST the size you need at wally or a whole set
My set of torx bits happen to have the right one in it
Its just a fancy screwdriver commonly used on GM headlights

tamper proof-security- whatever they call it now its the #20 Torx

 

If you own a dremel type tool- simply grind the screws to accept a flat blade screwdriver

 

ill go to advance or auto zone I thought I had to remove the bumber to get at my bulbs. And If I dont then I know I have to remove a bunch of shit.

 

You know you have to order our special bulbs from ebay or vendor Excellerate for Kaixen brand- far better than OE ---IMO
Low beam HIDs NOT avail at parts stores, and get ready for sticker shock

 

There are a few things in the way if you have the stock airbox intake, nothing removing a couple bolts wont cure

 

I got the HID Bulbs From Ebay D2R I knew this for a very long time not that expensive tho 6000k. My Lights Were Turning Pink and were actually different than each other. I know the higher K you go the less usuable Light I have But hey w/e itll look cooler. The Thing Is I Moved And I dont have any tools just a Hammer LOL j/k I have a couple of things but IDK if I have what I need.

 

Anyone wanna help me out with this, I Live in Bloomfield so if Someone would be so kind to help me with this it would be awesome...of course someone whos changed there bulbs before I have a 99

 

Aside from the tamper-proof T-20 Torx, you don't need any tools. And there are ways around the Torx bit requirement. As mentioned above, you can cut a slot in the bolt head so you can use a standard screwdriver. Others have managed to loosen the bolts by jamming a smaller standard screwdriver inside the Torx bolt head.

Once you get the Torx bolts loosened you won't need anything else beyond a pair of gloves to protect the bulbs from oils from your skin. On the passenger side you may want to pull up a plastic fluid reservoir to make some room for your hand. That just pulls up and away. No tools are needed.

On the driver side, you'll need to pull out a plastic cover piece by pulling back on two plastic bolt/pins. Then you'll need to pull out the small vent piece below the cover. You can remove both of those parts with your hands. Again, no tools are needed.

As DIY jobs go, this is one of the easiest. While your hammer won't help you could probably do it with a steak knife and a Ziploc bag.

And next time buy the 4300K bulbs for maximum visibility. Headlights have one primary purpose and that's to light up the road. Sacrificing any amount of visibility for a cool look won't seem like a good trade when you slide off the road on a dark rainy night trying to avoid an obstacle.

Good luck with the bulb replacement.

 

Isn't it about $125 a bulb or some crazy amount? Is that a reasonable amount to pay? Can the Kaixens be used without any special modification?

 

If you shop around, you can find high quality bulbs for much less than that. I bought a pair of brand new Philips 4300K D2R bulbs for less than $70 shipped on eBay. That's less than $35 a bulb. Other forum members have reported similar deals.

And yes, the Kaixen bulbs need no modifications.

 

Good news for me because I'm sure I'll need some new ones soon. I've never replaced them and I have 109k miles on my car. How long do they typically last?

 

It depends on how much they are used- hours wise
Some go 5 years- some more
The Kaixen continue to blow my mind- 6000K and seeing MORE things in front of the car than ever- like road markings/signs and the white stripes on semi trucks- it jumps out at you-
very good in heavy heavy fog test this week.
It may just be their brand but they rock
150 pair from vendor Excelerate
dealer 200 each
ebay- ????
want oe color??- order the 5000k Kaixen

 

99 here ( New in Nov. of 98)with 87,000 miles and still the original bulbs and they work fine.
My car is 9 years and 5 days old.

 

Just keep an eye on them. The bulbs on my 1999 TL took on a light pink/purple color last year. And I didn't realize how much the light output had dropped until I installed a new set of bulbs. I was used to headlights that would either work perfectly or blow out altogether. I didn't realize that the HID output could drop substantially over time.

 

Mine lasted until 110k (99 TL) when one went out so I replaced both. I started to replace them myself but the first one I tried was not budging a bit, so I had the dealer do it when I had the big timing belt maintainance done. I think it was 75 bucks less than a year ago, def worth it to not take the chance of shocking myself or breaking one of those expensive bulbs!

 

I hope this goes easy for me Ill prolly get them on fri or saturday

 

ok so if I went with Kaixen 6000k I wouldnt need any modification? and where on ebay, I cant find shit there for that cheap?

 

The Kaixen D2R 6000K bulbs need no modifications, as I wrote above.

I bought my bulbs from eBay seller akinaboy. But his prices have gone up since I bought my set. Here'a a current auction for a set of new 4300K Philips D2R bulbs for $98.49 with free shipping:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260185192543

But you may be able to find better deals if you search or wait a bit longer. Search for "4300K" and "D2R". Be sure to buy only new bulbs. Some of the bulbs offered on eBay are used.

Bob

 

ok I replaced it....it was tricky to figure it out I didnt know I had to twist off that cover and twist off the the part that connects to the bulb it was very tricky but I got it idk if theres any way to aim it up a lil cause my cars dropped so yea its kinda low

 

headlight adjustment:
May require removal of a few small pieces to access rear of headlight housing,
there is a V groove you follow down to the cam gear teeth
Insert a Phillips + screwdriver at a 45 degree angle from the rear until it contacts the teeth of the gear, then use it as a tool to turn the adjuster gear for the headlight height
The other adjuster wheel is left right adjust

 

hmmmm theres another pair of teeth I saw but it was towards the top idk what its for.....its a black one.

 

the black one is left right adjustment
look more toward the center of the unit between the 2 lights
there is a small arrow in the top of the housing with U-D on it above the v groove

 

You will also know when the bulb emits a pink light rather then blueish.