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Apr 8, 2009 | 02:10 PM

Hueyvo

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help on Replacing Low beam HID bulbs

I already have stock HIDS on my car and want to know how i can replace the bulbs because my stock HIDS have some yellow in it... Can i just take out the bulbs or would i have to remove some stuff in order to remove the bulbs?? Can someone help me? Ive been trying to search for this topic but cannot find it anywhere... Sorry if it has been posted but the only one i saw for a DIY is to replace a NON HID is250 with hid kit... I just wanna know if ill have to remove anything before removing the bulbs... THanks any help would be appreciated... Sorry im a newb.

Apr 8, 2009 | 02:17 PM

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here's an easy way. LOL

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-dyi-pics.html

Apr 8, 2009 | 03:16 PM

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^LOL

the DIY for the non-HID cars is the best DIY to look at. Its easy just remove the air intake box and the windshield wash fluid tube.

Apr 8, 2009 | 03:18 PM

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BTW which part of texas are you from?

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:15 PM

Hueyvo

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BTW which part of texas are you from?

Houston... Thanks for the info.. Im going to try that...

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hueyvo

you only need to swap out the bulbs. you can use D4S or D4C bulbs.

to access the bulb housings:
- on the driver's side, you have to remove the window washer fluid hose.
- on the passenger side, you have to remove the stock airbox. if you have an aftermarket, open-element intake, then you should have plenty of room.

May 6, 2009 | 02:53 PM

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ok so i DO NOT have HIDs stock on my IS...
i'm looking to get the xenon depot 8000 conversion kit for it...
PLEASE tell me i don't have to remove my bumper and everything
i was thinking of following this

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/Lexus_IS25...n_Kit_s/68.htm

but is there a way to do it with out having to drill a hole?

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May 6, 2009 | 08:15 PM

ELL Y

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No. Drilling the hole is a MUST to help seal out particulate matter and moisture from the light. Failure to do so will cause premature bulb wear, condensation in the headlight, or even dust and dirt in there (which is incredibly difficult to clean). Just drill a one inch hole in those covers, and if you want, you can buy the covers separately for like 30 bucks or so for when you want to switch back.

Anyway, you don't need to remove the bumper. Just take out the air intake box and windshield wiper fluid, and be prepared to curse up a storm because space is so limited in there.