jscout21

Does anyone know how to remove the factory HID bulb from 2010 Evo x projection headlights? Do you have to remove the whole light assembly?

Thanks.

HimynameisWillzyx

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Saw this is kind of an old post but I recently changed my hid bulbs. me and my friend ended up just removing the whole headlights and changed the bulbs. so much easier to see what you are doing. for any future ppl who plan to do it

bakerunc22

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Its really easy to get the headlight out, it requires the removal of the front bumper but is like a 5 min process. Search the forums for details, I've seen a write up and suggest this way, just so you don't happen to mess anything up, better safe than sorry

oreoevo

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What kind of bulb did u replace them with?

jscout21

Thanks. My headlights seem like they are a bit crooked. I want to check and see if there level inside the headlight unit.

wrxnevox

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i suggest you remove the bumper because i tried that before and its harder that way

lancer0220

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theres a level on the back of the head light.

iEvoVII

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The bulbs are: D2S





read my posts. #92 onwards:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ml#post8859587

erniebu

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WHOA these bulbs are expensive

EvoVIIIDragon

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Just did mine earlier today, I didn't have to remove my bumper/headlights. Just removed the coolant reservoir on the pass side and the small fuse bracket on the driver side to free up some room to get my hands in there.

After removing the round plastic caps you simply twist off the HID connector. Then unhook the 2 wire clips that hold the bulbs in place (although this can be infuriating to someone who doesn't know how D2S clips work). Since you can't get an angle to see them you have to do this by touch, and then pull the bulb out. Then do that in reverse (when installing the new bulb, remember that the "notch" on the plastic part of the bulb should be oriented up). Took me about 10 mins total.

My new 8000K's look fantastic. I'd recommend trying this first before a full blown bumper removal. Wasn't too hard, but I've replaced many D2S bulbs before.

matizzay

This should be a sticky. Forget taking off the bumper, under 20 mins and done

Optiblue

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+1

AWDTerror

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That may work for someone who has girly sized hands, but I've got meat stubs for hands, and there is no way I can get my hand there.

henryDgreat

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same struggle here. managed to remove the round cap but got no clue how to dislodge the hid bulb. my 8000k bulb sitting for months now. haven't tried a second attempt, maybe this weekend

norcalrep707

Very expensive bulbs...I needed one asap and was able to get one at a reasonable price from O'Reilly Auto Parts the same day!