Got d3s bulbs. Now what?
Got d3s bulbs. Now what?
Can someone please tell me how to change them out? All i know what to do is unscrew the black plastic caps from behind them. I see the plug going in next to it. Do they twist out like h11s?
Originally Posted by linelock
Ya there is about 4-6" of slack on the wire so you can unplug it after you pull the bulb.
It should pull out but it is pretty tight. It's been about 9 months since I changed mine but I know I had a much harder time getting the new one in then pulling the old one out. Mine was on the passenger side and there wasn't much room. Maybe it's a better job for the dealer. With you supplying the bulb, it should be pretty cheap.
Edit. just looked it up in the online service manual, it says to rotate the 2 locking tabs counter-clockwise and then pull straight back. Sorry I didnt remember that but it was a while ago.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=1020&viewfi...amp%20Bulb.pdf
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb
4. Remove the HID bulb access cover.
5. Rotate the locking tabs counterclockwise to release the bulb.
6. NOTE:
The HID bulb is retained by spring tension on all 4 sides of the bulb base.
Remove the headlamp bulb by pulling it straight back.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.
All bulb types
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
• For vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, make sure the bulb cover is fully seated.
Edit. just looked it up in the online service manual, it says to rotate the 2 locking tabs counter-clockwise and then pull straight back. Sorry I didnt remember that but it was a while ago.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=1020&viewfi...amp%20Bulb.pdf
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb
4. Remove the HID bulb access cover.
5. Rotate the locking tabs counterclockwise to release the bulb.
6. NOTE:
The HID bulb is retained by spring tension on all 4 sides of the bulb base.
Remove the headlamp bulb by pulling it straight back.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.
All bulb types
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
• For vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, make sure the bulb cover is fully seated.
Last edited by linelock; Sep 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM.
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