DIY: Easy Low Beam Install [Super White Halogens]

[Tang841]

Well, this is pretty much for all those people who are reluctant to jack up the car, remove the wheel, and take out all those plugs just to replace 2 bulbs... the way my dad and I did it was much easier, and only required removing a few components.

PIAA Super White Halogens

Step 1:
Remove coolant bottle on the drivers side in the engine bay. First, by uncapping the bottle and taking off the cap along with the black hose (There is no need to disconnect hose from cap, just separate the hose from the actual bottle). Then, you can pull the bottle straight up and out.


Step 2:
Next, remove the top neck portion of the windshield wiper fluid bottle on the passenger side. The only hard part was removing the black plug, which required a flathead and some prying. Then just wiggle the windshield fluid out [pulls right out].


This shows the anchor [which was probably the second hardest part of the install... behind wiggling the neck out]


This shows the neck of the windshield wiper fluid bottle being removed.


Now, there should be room to get to both light bulbs.

Step 3:
Disconnect the wiring from the bulb. Pinch the white plastic and pull straight down. Make sure on the passenger side, you do not put pressure on the ABS lines.

Step 4:
If you are standing facing the car, turn the bulbs clockwise 45 degrees approx. and the bulbs will be loose for you to pull out. Careful not to drop it and not touch the actual glass of the bulb.

Step 5:
Replace stock bulbs with the aftermarket bulbs of your choice. Reconnect everything in reverse order and you're done!
Now you can with cool lights.



Do this at your own risk as these parts are brittle!

[rcrx]

What parts are brittle?

[FBP FG2]

Pretty much everything, but espcially the plastic retaining clips. I broke two installing my fogs and the are expensive from the dealer. It's something like $1.50 to replace one.

[Tang841]

Originally Posted by FBP FG2

Pretty much everything, but espcially the plastic retaining clips. I broke two installing my fogs and the are expensive from the dealer. It's something like $1.50 to replace one.

Yea, those, the bulbs, and also the ABS lines.

[illusionstwice]

Nice write up. Can u post some pics of the lights from far. CLose up they look like HIDs and I know that u said they are Halogen. Just curious to see what they look like. I already have HIDs but Im sure others might want to see different shots....

[Tang841]

sure, well im at school right now lol... and my dad took my car to work because hes gonna calibrate the height of the lights. Ill take some pics tonight.

[jocasti]

subscribed! I need some brighter bulbs to hold me over until I have the cash to do a retrofit/hid conversion and Im interested to see how these look over the sylvania silverstars.

[iknowmysh1t]

you could of just removed 2 screws on the bumper and then got easy access to the bulbs throught the bumper instead of doing all of this.

[baz938]

what 2 screws? please explain

[iknowmysh1t]

1 screw on each side of your bumper where the bumper meets the fenders. take those off then you should have access to your headlight bulbs.

[2000civic]

Originally Posted by iknowmysh1t

1 screw on each side of your bumper where the bumper meets the fenders. take those off then you should have access to your headlight bulbs.

Yup, thats what I did

[gon770]

I did just like he shows with pictures.,
But, even if I'm Asian and have small hands, I couldn't get it done for passenger side. I called my gf and she did it. almost... impossible for men doing it.

[mugencivicboy]

what model # bulbs do out cars use? ( ie: H4, 9007 ???)

[mugencivicboy]

bump ????

[av911]

Originally Posted by mugencivicboy

bump ????

BULB/Lamp Replacement Guide =)

[jun00110010]

*sigh*

after half and hour on just the passenger side and small cuts all over my hand.. the end product looks good. that spot is really narrow to get into.. i had to get my face all over he headlight and fender. haha.

reaaaal good.

password jdm super white ftw.

[djthomi]

Is that Xtreme White or Star White? Pics with lights off? Cuz PIAA says - The blue topcoat on these bulbs adds a slight blue tint to the lamp for enhanced curb appeal. I would like to see how it looks.

[habitat]

Great write up! I was able to do this at work instead of waiting till i get home :)

[nerdrum]

So much godamn easier then taking wheels and fenderwells off. Thanks dude. Just did this in ten minutes, took the battery out though and made shit a lot easier.

[gr3yEX1]

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