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Old 02-25-06, 05:50 PM
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i bought a h11 bulb and i want to install it, no its not hid

its for a is250

can anyone have any pointers? i couldn't get the airbox off, and i have NO idea on how to start on the driver's side.. and also.. my bulb is 100 watts.. i think stock is 55, i was wondering if it would burn my harness?

any help would do! thanks
Old 02-25-06, 06:10 PM
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there's 2 bolts that hold the airbox on...and a rubber grommet on the bottom that just pulls out.

drivers side is simple...pull the washer fluid tube vertically and it will pop off - that'll give you access to both the access doors where the bulbs are.

no clue about the bulbs wattage.
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i returned the bulbs, gona go buy a 55w one, how do you pull out the rubber one on the bottom of the airbox? i cant seem to get it out
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bump.. help anyone??
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just pull it up after you removed the 2 bolts it will come off...also you need to unplug the MAF sensor.
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Anyone post other more detailed instructions on how to replace the Low Beam light bulbs?

I'm also interested in replacing the Fogs also with Sylvania Silverstars.
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search for HID. For the fogs I went through the wheel well
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Yes, the HID instructions are helpful. You don't *have* to take out the airbox. I didn't, though it was a struggle. If you have large hands, it will be really difficult without taking the airbox out. There's 2 or 3 good posts on the fog light replacement as well.
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Cool... Ya I found a few on HIDs... I'll see if I can figure out how to get to the headlights wiht them I have it bookmarked for now.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=HID

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=HID

I still havent found anything on the Fog light repalcement yet. I guess I'm not using the correct search words... anyone have any suggestions what to search?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03
Cool... Ya I found a few on HIDs... I'll see if I can figure out how to get to the headlights wiht them I have it bookmarked for now.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=HID

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=HID

I still havent found anything on the Fog light repalcement yet. I guess I'm not using the correct search words... anyone have any suggestions what to search?
Try 'replace foglight bulb'

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...+foglight+bulb
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Oh ya... I saw that thread... even posted in it.

Thanks. That might work... remove a few screws and pry out the wheel well...
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03
Oh ya... I saw that thread... even posted in it.

Thanks. That might work... remove a few screws and pry out the wheel well...
If you do try it, please take some pics so we can get a good DIY - especially any problem / tricky parts. Thanks
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
If you do try it, please take some pics so we can get a good DIY - especially any problem / tricky parts. Thanks

Sure.... Will do.
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