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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:15 PM
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Smile Vegas help - need help to replace d4s bulbs

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Looking for anyone in Vegas that's more knowledgable than me to help replace my d4s bulbs, because they are going out. Will bring beer.

Thanks,

Kyle
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Ill be there in december for the marathon. Too late by then no?

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Try the search. That's how I found out how to do.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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december is a little late, i'd probably have a ticket by then. haha. I was reading the threads myself, but it seems like it may be a bit more complicated than just opening the hood and unscrewing the light. from what i read i have to take out the wiper fluid hose and the stock air compartment to get to them.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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It's not that bad. The hose is basically just another bolt to remove. You don't have to remove the intake box; I did mine without taking it out.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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does the hose leak any fluid when removed?
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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No. The hose just runs down to the container that holds the wiper fluid. You unscrew the bolt, and just tug it upwards and it comes out.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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i'll be there towards the end of the month for EDC iono if u could wait that long plus i'll most likely wont be sober. its pretty easy bro, search for a diy headlight, the only tools u will need is a socket wrench, and a socket extention to get to the bolts for the intake box, and a 14mm socket (i think).
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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I bought my D4S bulbs online and took the car to national chain car repair and they switched them out for me and only charge labor ($55-$65).
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It's really pretty basic. Removing the wiper fluid filler stem is just one 10mm bolt and gives access to the headlight opening (and no, it won't leak). Removing the air filter box isn't required but makes it a LOT easier to access. This is also pretty simple. Three or 4 10mm bolts. The driver's side is a tight opening for somebody with big hands like me but still very simple. Total time to replace both sides start to finish is maybe 30-40 mins if you don't know what you're doing.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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This is one of those things that you really need to do yourself...

Here's the DIY: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...hid-bulbs.html

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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:26 PM
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^^I just changed my bulbs a couple of days ago and I was looking for this exact DIY.

This is not a hard DIY, but I highly suggest you remove the air box, it makes things a lot easier.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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i did it myself to swap out to garax 6000k bulbs. It is really not hard and you can do it yourself. I recommend taking out the airbox too since it is easier to swap bulb. Also you get to know how to replace engine air filter later.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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After looking at the DIY, I'm still not too sure.... haha... i'm a newb. Anyways i appreciate all the help. I'll give it a go once i get my need Garax 6000k in.

Still if anyone in Vegas wants to help me wit the process, it would be much appreciated.

Kyle
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Hit up one of the lowballers. They r a car crew in Vegas. They have meets all the time. Facebook them. Theyll hook u up.

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