azndave04tl

I just order 12000k bulbs ,does anyone know how to install headlight bulbs on a 04 tl?i tried to look but theres a cover around the bulb.acura told me that i would need to drop the bumper and take out the headlight to get to the bulbs. a 2 hour job.it took me around 3 hours to lower the car.i dont want to spend the same time putting in bulbs.does any one have any ideas?

Ron A

These threads from the 3G Garage may help you. Some people say you don't have to remove the bumper, and some say you do.

G-007: Removal of HID bulbs
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95400
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139313

G-055: Headlight and HID bulb replacement
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fs-stock-99-2-3-cl-parts-108963/
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127531

havokgroup

At the dealership...I have never had to remove the bumper to replace the bulbs. It's a lil tight and you will have to remove of the plastic panel but you can get to the headlight bulbs without taking off the bumper.

azndave04tl

thanks for the advise.i think im gonna go with the taking the bumper off one.the other one i know its gonna get me very mad cause i cant see what im doing.

arseny87

I did it through the wheel well, once you remove that stupid torque T-20 holding the cover is a piece of cake. Just get a stubby scredwriver and a T-20 and feel around for it and youll be able to remove the cover, once that is out just change the bulb. Takes about 5 minutes once that god damn retarded screw is removed! Dont even bother putting it back because it serves absolutely no purpose but to frustrate you!!

azndave04tl

i think ill try that/just remove the fender covers and go rite.i wont need to put back on the cover?wont that let all that dirt and water touch the bulb though?

azndave04tl

put in my 12000k hid lights today.it was pretty easy.thanks for the help.oh,and i put on ceramic pads(that was a bitch)but i highly recommend them,stops on a dime.

arseny87

pics?

azndave04tl

ill take em tomorrow.but im gonna need help on how to put them on the computer.

Thorin78

Doesn't a higher Kelvin bulb actually make it less dim?

azndave04tl

yeah it does but it look hot as hell.

bcbtony

iTrader: (1)

will the dealer install the light for you?

6MTUA5

iTrader: (2)

I'm sure, but why would you pay them to do it when you can do it yourself?

bcbtony

iTrader: (1)

i tried today on my 07 shit it was to difficult

melvin

I just did it today with this guide https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139313 it's so helpful, it will save you some money from going to the dealership. Try the passenger side first then the driver side, you will have alot of room to work with on the passenger side than driver side. And when you finish the passenger side, you should have no problem on the driver side, except it will take you more time because you are working with less space in between. Just remember to take HID BALLAST CONNECTORS off!

Juiced_Acura_Kidd

Putting in my 10,000K next week!! Hopefully should be easy!

datboyali

Not to rain on your parade, but anything over 6000k is illegal... but goodluck

Juiced_Acura_Kidd

I knew that but my car is a moving violation anyways (thats what the cop said). Another thing to the list is not going to break me - haha.