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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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I just finished installing my 6000k Bi-Xenon H13 headlight kit I ordered from Third Gear Performance.

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8mm socket
10mm socket
1/2" socket
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill with whatever size bits you need.


Start by making sure all necessary parts are there.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Then remove both headlights and bulbs. Don't forget to disconnect the battery and Don't Touch The HID Bulbs!
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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For the Drivers side ballast, I mounted it against the support brace. This took the 1/2" socket.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Passenger side was mounted underneath the air intake tube. Used one of the the holes already there and drilled out the second one.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Drivers side was grounded to an existing bolt in the fenderwell above the washer fluid reservoir. I also mounted the module on the same bolt.
Passenger side was grounded to an existing ground also.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Make sure all wires are where they need to be. The drivers side stock headlight plug clips into the harness, I'm guessing for the bi-xenon. Check to make sure both bulbs work, the ballasts will make a buzzing/humming sound while the bulbs are warming up.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Install the bulbs inside the headlight housings and wire them up. I wrapped the connections in electrical tape just to make sure. Also wrapped the passenger side headlight connector to prevent water from shorting something out.
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Finally, secure all wires and make sure they aren't near anything hot or against any moving parts. I wrapped mine with electrical tape and ran the passenger side underneath the radiator shroud, above the radiator.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Don't have a better camera, but here's the pics I got that night. Need to adjust the beams down a little bit. I didn't get flashed by anyone, but my high beams are Way up in the trees.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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Your uhh.... bumper... looks like it has had better days, ehh?
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