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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Apologies if this has been answered now but I can only find guides relating to the Sewell package. If I were to buy Headlights 2011-2012 for my 2007, what and all do I need to make sure I have? I have AFS lights so I heard I need to turn that off first or I will have a light warning. Beyond that, what should my shopping list be?

Much appreciated and if this turns out well I'd be glad to list all of the options in this post for future reference.(If one is not created already)

IS '11-'13 MY Headlight Parts/Numbers

Flasher[1x]: 81980-06020
Headlight Caps(Round)[2x]: 9007566004
LED Wires w/ cap[2x]: 8112553540
Mounting Bracket(Optional - Can modify old one)[1x each]: ??

Diagram:
http://is.sewellparts.com/images/oem...000/815445.jpg

Instructions:
Loaded(Sewell):
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...on-how-to.html

Stripped: Regular 2011-2013 Headlights with no parts other than the lights
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tallation.html

Ballast Dissasemble(Part of Stripped only - or if you bought new headlights(11-13) that didn't contain ballast):

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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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I would try contacting Sewell directly.. they should be able to help you out.. Do they list it as plug and play or?! normally when they sell a kit of such sorts it comes with everything you'll need..
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Ballin! Can't afford to buy 12' headlights
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Well that's partially what I'm curious about. As I would rather find some used lights than pay full price for new ones. If its relatively easy anyway. I don't so much mind the look of 07, but mine are starting to turn yellow for some reason very frequently. I clean, then they are good for a month or 2, then i have to scrub them down again. Really annoying. Plus I kind of like the look of the '12.
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 12:17 AM
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Try EBay. I'm on the same boat! Good luck!
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Updated a few of the things in case anyone ever needs it.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Just a fyi and you probably know this already but the new brackets are optional. You can always cut your OEM brackets to make the new HLs fit. Save yourself a few bucks this way
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pmanliu
Just a fyi and you probably know this already but the new brackets are optional. You can always cut your OEM brackets to make the new HLs fit. Save yourself a few bucks this way
thats exactly what i did when i bought a set of 2012 headlights. just trimmed my existing brackets and everything fit just fine
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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I picked up my set used for cheap on ebay - you can simply rewire them to be like sewells and purchase all the other parts you mentioned.
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ICU2
I picked up my set used for cheap on ebay - you can simply rewire them to be like sewells and purchase all the other parts you mentioned.
If you purchase the harness do you still need to make modifications to your OEM plugs?
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pmanliu
If you purchase the harness do you still need to make modifications to your OEM plugs?
yes, the harness connects the LED's and turn signal to the main harness connector (attached to the headlight). It's the wires on the main harness that you have to replug.
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ICU2
yes, the harness connects the LED's and turn signal to the main harness connector (attached to the headlight). It's the wires on the main harness that you have to replug.
Is there a guide somewhere for this already that I can look at and link to?
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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I used this guide: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tallation.html

But I didn't do it as thoroughly as he did - I just did the plug and play method. If you're electronically minded you can easily make a relay so that it works like OEM but that was a bit out of my skill set :c
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ICU2
I used this guide: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tallation.html

But I didn't do it as thoroughly as he did - I just did the plug and play method. If you're electronically minded you can easily make a relay so that it works like OEM but that was a bit out of my skill set :c
If you just use the '11-'13 harness that comes with lights what exactly will happen?
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mysta
If you just use the '11-'13 harness that comes with lights what exactly will happen?
I think your HIDs will light up but nothing from the LEDs
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