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Old 12-09-2005, 08:58 PM
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Tips for headlight bulb swap?

Hey guys -

I've got an '02 TL-S & I'm about to swap out my low beam bulbs, was looking for a writeup from someone that has done it, this is my first try at swapping them and they are too damn expensive for me to fuck up. So any help would be appreciated. Plus the high voltage scares the bejesus out of me.

Also, a DIY for any CAI install on a Type-S would be appreciated. I've done several CAIs in the past, but I just want to be sure there are no surprises.

BTW: I've searched the hell out of the forum, with no luck.

Thanks!
Old 12-09-2005, 09:03 PM
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both are REALLY easy... no worries, just dont touch the HID bulbs..
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You'll want to take off the air box to do that bulb, it makes it much easier.

Like he said just dont touch the bulb, use a rag or gloves to hold them.

If your car is OFF, then dont worry at all about the high voltage!

Good luck
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Originally Posted by MY2002TLS
You'll want to take off the air box to do that bulb, it makes it much easier.

Like he said just dont touch the bulb, use a rag or gloves to hold them.

If your car is OFF, then dont worry at all about the high voltage!

Good luck
not true - unhook your battery! then you wont have anything to worry about. you will also need a "security torx bit" I think thats what its called. the center has a hole in it but it looks like a normal torx driver on the outside.

the CAI is very straight forward. Especially if you have done it before. Taking the front bumper off first really helps
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kill 2 birds in one stone and clear your lights then replace the bulbs...
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hahaha i'm not about to open up that headlight assembly! with my luck i'd screw that up, and i got no backup vehicle right this minute...

thanks for the help guys

one more ??? - anyone have a quick writeup about taking off the front bumper? I've never done it, but would like to....
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