Help! How to install HID bulbs?

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ECKOCOW

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I just bought a pair of 6k HID bulbs and i would like to put it on by myself instead of doing it in the parts shop. I did try to remove the OEM HID bulbs but i failed no matter how hard i try. :squigglemouth:And the owners mannual just said "High Voltage,Dangerous,replace the HID in authorized infiniti dealership" instead of any instruction to show me how to do it.......
I am a rookie in DIY....:neutral:so can anybody show me some pic or instruction in detail to remove the bulbs? Do i need any special tools to do this?:bigsmile:
 
-turn dust cap counter-clockwise and pull out of the way
-turn the HID balast counter-clockwise and pull out of the way
-squeeze both sides of the spring clip inward and unhook them
-swing spring clip up and out of the way
-pull bulb out
-while holding the sping clip up, insert new bulb and seat (glass part of the bulb must be up)
-swing spring clip down and re-hook both sides
-re-attach HID ballast by seating and locking it clockwise
-re-attach the dust cap
 
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kshin70 said:
-turn dust cap counter-clockwise and pull out of the way
-turn the HID balast counter-clockwise and pull out of the way
-squeeze both sides of the spring clip inward and unhook them
-swing spring clip up and out of the way
-pull bulb out
-while holding the sping clip up, insert new bulb and seat (glass part of the bulb must be up)
-swing spring clip down and re-hook both sides
-re-attach HID ballast by seating and locking it clockwise
-re-attach the dust cap
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+1 and of course dont touch the bulb with fingers. You can always get a small mirror to look inside the housing to see the clip (get a better idea of what the spring looks like before you remove it):top:
 
solekeeper said:
Thats a whole different story, front bumper should be dropped for much easier access.
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Could be dropped but you really dont have to .. I was able to install my HID's without having to drop the bumper, take off the plastic piece underneath and you can reach your fog light from there.
 
semi easy ....

I removed the bumper so I can mount the ballast to the frame. If you go the route w/o bumper removal, you may have a hard time finding a place to secure it to.

other than that, as long as you get the right HID kit (correct connectors) then the connection part is very easy.
 
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