Install HIDs 04-08

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  1. ak_cowboy

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    I just finished installing my 6000k Bi-Xenon H13 headlight kit I ordered from Third Gear Performance.

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    8mm socket
    10mm socket
    1/2" socket
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    Drill with whatever size bits you need.

    Start by making sure all necessary parts are there.
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    Then remove both headlights and bulbs. Don't forget to disconnect the battery and Don't Touch The HID Bulbs!

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    For the Drivers side ballast, I mounted it against the support brace. This took the 1/2" socket.

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    Passenger side was mounted underneath the air intake tube. Used one of the the holes already there and drilled out the second one.

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    *If I did this again, I would mount the Passenger side the same way as the drivers. I'm not sure if it will hit any aftermarket intakes. *
     
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    Drivers side was grounded to an existing bolt in the fenderwell above the washer fluid reservoir. I also mounted the module on the same bolt.
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    Passenger side was grounded to an existing ground also.
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    Install the bulbs inside the headlight housings and wire them up. I wrapped the connections in electrical tape just to make sure.

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    Also wrapped the passenger side headlight connector to prevent water from shorting something out.
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    Finally, secure all wires and make sure they aren't near anything hot or against any moving parts. I wrapped mine with electrical tape and ran the passenger side underneath the radiator shroud, above the radiator.

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    Removed radiator cover

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    Tucked wires in and put cover back on

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    Don't have a better camera, but here's the pics I got that night. Need to adjust the beams down a little bit. I didn't get flashed by anyone, but my high beams are Way up in the trees.

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    So far It's been a year and everything has held up great. I had a loose ground (my fault) that caused flickering, but fixed the ground and fixed the flickering.
     
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    bobkyle2 BAMF BISHESSSS!!!

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    good write up:D
     
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    haha thanks. took me hooouuursss.... I figured nobody can throw a bitchfit that I copied it, cuz it was mine to begin with :bowroflwerd6:
     
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    You talk about pics but there are no pics
     

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