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| Headlight conversion |
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1 |
| Approximate Time: |
Approximately 20-30 minutes |
| Application(s): |
93-97 Camaro |
| Added By: |
BlueN2OCamZ |
| Last Updated: |
2003-11-17 22:45:58 |
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Tools Needed:
Small torx driver
High-temp silicone (clear preferred)
Parts Needed:
2 new healight bulbs (9006 for the low beams; 9005 for the high beams)
Purpose:
Get rid of the yellow looking halogen headlights and upgrade to a white/HID look bulb. I chose the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs, since they claim to be the whitest and brightest street legal/DOT approved bulb. They are a little more expensive than the others, but from what I have read, they are worth the extra money. Becasue of the cost involved, I chose to only change the low beams at this point, so I am not sure if the changing of the high beam bulb is exactly the same as the low beams, but it can't be much different. If I like the results, I will do the same with the high beams as well. I will say that I was a little surprised at how easy this was to do. I thought I would have a tough time getting the old bulb out, but this has to be one of the easiest things I have ever done to my car.
How - To:
Step 1
Using the torx driver, remove the two bolts from the headlight retainer and unplug the headlight. Make sure you are removing the retainer ring screws and not the adjuster screws. Remove the headlights from the buckets. This is the same process for both the low and high beams. At this point, I noted the position of the plug, and using a magic marker, I made a note of it on the housing, just to be sure I got the headlight back in the right way. It's not really important, but I am picky and did not want to put my headlight back in upside down.
Step 2
Some people say that they have to melt the old bulb out. I did not have to, and the old bulbs are a 1/3 twist and they pull right out. Make sure not to touch the bulbs on anything if you plan on re-using them if needed. Ant contaminents will shorten the life span. Since they came right out, I plan to save mine in case I either dont like the Sylvanias, or if I need a quick fix for a bulb out.
Step 3
Now, I was hoping that the Sylvanias may go right back in with the 1/3 turn, but this was not the case. The retainer pattern was too big, so the new bulbs would have to be silliconed into place. For this you will need a high-temp silicone. Clear is preferred, since it has the highest heat resistance, but lack of clear forced me to use red. My local hardware guy assured me that the red would suffice, so I went ahead and trusted him. I put a bead of silicone around the inside of the retainer ring on the headlight housing. I then carefully placed the bulb into the housing, being careful to not touch the filament to anything and making sure that the plug was pointing the right way. Firmly holding the bulb into place, I put a bead of silicone around the bulb, making sure I got it real good and thick so the bulb will not move around or fall out. I then smoothed the bead out a little with my finger, which isn't necessary, but again, I am picky.
Step 4
You will have to let the silicone dry for a few hours before you can install the headlight back into the car. Installation is reverse of removal.
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