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Old 03-13-2007, 12:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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removing battery to install hid's

yes, does it really matter if i break that tab holding the factory wiring to the postive terminal on the battery? The tab just above the bracket holding downt the battery?
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not sure...try reposting in the lighting/ice topic

but you shouldn't have to remove the battery to install them
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yes, does it really matter if i break that tab holding the factory wiring to the postive terminal on the battery? The tab just above the bracket holding downt the battery?
no it wont hurt it
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just pull out the wiper fluid container, not the battery
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just pull out the wiper fluid container, not the battery
that thing is a ***** to get back in. it took me like 15 min. one day
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lol i just pushed the battery back a lil bit and it slid right back into place
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just pull out the wiper fluid container, not the battery
I know it's blue but thats coolant bro
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Old 03-26-2007, 04:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I know it's blue but thats coolant bro
Ya I thought it was whiper fluid at fist and was like wtf this is a tiny ass container and the dealer didnt even fill itbefore i bought it.
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oh and ya you shouldnt have to take out the battery to install your HIDs
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