looking for DIY 2010 hids in fogs installation guide

[creslayer]

still looking for a step by step guide on how to install hids in fogs lights. someone have a link?

[Persian Scarface]

remove clips from behind the bumper, depending on the brand then they should be plug and play.

no need for step by step instructions

[creslayer]

ok i see the screws but i see another plastic looking screw guessing its the clips do i just put something under and lift or is there a special way of getting them out.

sorry if this is a noob question, just got car 2 weeks ago so still caring for it, give me 3 months and il get bored

[Dimaoala]

Originally Posted by creslayer

ok i see the screws but i see another plastic looking screw guessing its the clips do i just put something under and lift or is there a special way of getting them out.

sorry if this is a noob question, just got car 2 weeks ago so still caring for it, give me 3 months and il get bored

You should be able to use a flat head to pop it out. There are detailed instructions in your car manual.

[creslayer]

ok no i tried that i cant reach the fog light sufficiently , i guess the front bumper gotta come off in order to install the hids XD was hoping it would be easy like the low beams

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by creslayer

ok no i tried that i cant reach the fog light sufficiently , i guess the front bumper gotta come off in order to install the hids XD was hoping it would be easy like the low beams

It is easy. The manual shows you what you need to remove to get to the bulbs. After you remove the lower panel you can remove the bulbs & disconnect the wire harness. After that it's just plugging in the HID's. I replaced my stock bulbs in about 15 minutes per side, it's very easy.

[creslayer]

coool now retro fit my lights, also did u do it while car was lifted or on the ground cause its hard to reach the screws

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by creslayer

coool now retro fit my lights, also did u do it while car was lifted or on the ground cause its hard to reach the screws

I think I used my floor jack to give me a little extra room but that only took a few seconds to lift up the car from the front.

[creslayer]

dont have a jack i dont think should i come with the car or do i have to buy it extra,

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by creslayer

dont have a jack i dont think should i come with the car or do i have to buy it extra,

You could use the stock jack, a set of ramps or go & invest in a floor jack, it will be worth every penny.

[creslayer]

i see. but can all this be done with out it

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by creslayer

i see. but can all this be done with out it

Sure it can. Like I said earlier, I used it to give me more room to work & make the job easier.

[ChancreScolex]

Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

You could use the stock jack, a set of ramps or go & invest in a floor jack, it will be worth every penny.

There's no chance of getting an S or XRS on any kind of ramps except race ramps. I found a wicked nice set of heavy duty ramps on the side of the road and had to get rid of them because there was no way to get my car on them without tearing off the bumper, and my cars not even lowered. I did trade them to my dad for a jack and some stands though

[creslayer]

hmm would it be easier to remove the front bumper or should i just pay a mechanic to do it, my arms are muscular so its harder for me to reach in

[jmeiers]

When I installed HID's in my fogs, it was not a problem with the stock bulbs coming out but I was having an issue getting the new HID bulb in properly. Anyway, using a small Phillips screwdriver, you can take out the 2 screws holding the fog light assembly to the bumper cover. This way you take the entire fog light out on the workbench and install the bulbs that way. It took about 2 extra minutes per side.