trinydex
08-26-2006, 02:54 PM
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=67956
Well, I finally took the time to install upgraded D2S HID bulbs.Â* It involves removing the bumper and headlight assembly.Â* So I thought I'd walk everyone through it.Â* Let me know if I forget anything.
Things you'll need:
10mm Socket wrench
flat head screwdriver
philips screwdriver
philip head drive bit
garage ramps
spotlight
Time 2-3 hours.
*NOTE:Â* Since you're removing cosmetic materials (bumper & headlight), be cautious not to scratch either while doing this.
Remove 2 bolts and 3 clips on top of the front bumper
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_be2ff0a2.jpg
Remove the non-marked clips by prying with flat head screw driver.Â* Pop up 1/4" and you will be able to pull the entire clip out.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ecfa4f47.jpg
Under each wheel well, remove 1 bolt and 2 philip head clips.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_bbd539f9.jpg
I used a philip head drill bit to unscrew the clip.Â* You may have to apply no pressure in order for the threads to catch.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_c83e8ab8.jpg
Next remove ~10 philips head clips right behind the black plastic lip.Â* You shouldn't have to remove any other clips holding the under carriage.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_e0f40b27.jpg
Now unscrew the two bolts holding the intercooler screen.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_bd7bb209.jpg
Now slightly pull the bumper down on near the wheel to 'unhook' a tab, but don't yank off the bumper just yet.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_6353f679.jpg
You'll have to disconnect the intercooler spray tubing.Â* Near the driver side headlamp on the bumper, you can disconnect the tubing from a white coupling.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_b9f27617.jpg
With the bumper slight pulled forward, get underneath the vehicle to reach and pop off a clip holder for the tubing.Â* You will need a long skinny fork like tool to rock the clip loose.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_d0816f9e.jpg
Now you should be able to carefully pull the front bumper off.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_25a5891f.jpg
Starting with the driver side headlamp....
Remove the clip on the inside of the headlamp.Â* This will allow you access to one bolt.Â* Unscrew the two top bolts.Â* Remove the forward most bolt near the wheel. (4 bolts total)
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_2df569b8.jpg
You'll need to remove the fog and high beam bulb (turn counter clockwise).Â* Unplug the headlight harness (below and between the fog and high bulbs).Â* You'll need to grasp the release buttons which are on top and bottom of the harness.Â* *NOTE:Â* Be careful not to touch the bulbs!!!
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ddeaab58.jpg
Now looking at the back of the headlight assembly, unscrew the only screw and turn cover counter clockwise.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ec1b7375.jpg
Turn plug CC
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ff56b31a.jpg
Push retaining ping down and out.Â* After it releases, you can swing it open.Â* You can just pull the bulb out.Â* *NOTE: DON'T TOUCH THE BULB!!!
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_3fdb7045.jpg
Compare old with the new in box.Â* Make sure you don't accidently use this 'old' bulb for the passenger headlamp.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_f7b625d0.jpg
Reverse the install for the headlamp assembly, and install back on the car.Â*
*NOTE:Â* When installing the headlight assembly on the car, make sure the gasket near the amber turn signals are on the outside of the fender.Â*
Turn on the car and test all three bulbs.
For the passenger side headlight assembly....
You need to remove the resevoir tank and its 2 bolts first.Â* Then you can tackle the 1 clip and 4 bolts on the headlight.Â* For some odd reason, the wires and harnesses are a little tighter on this side, so be patient.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_9b75e2c0.jpg
Follow the bulb replacement instructions above, reinstall headlight assembly with note on headlamp gasket.Â* Turn on car and test all three bulbs.Â*
Bam, the new bulbs are in...Â* Now reverse bumper removal instructions.
Hopefully your EVO looks like this...
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_3d7a1286.jpg
It's really hard to take pictures of light.Â* So my pics don't really do justice.Â* This is the best one though - drivers side has upgraded bulb while passenger side still has stock bulb.Â* The new bulbs are rated 5800K.Â* Stock are rated at 4300K.
4300K - yellow/white output
5100K - white/blue output
5800K - blue/purple output
Anything adverstised higher than 6000K isn't worth installing.Â* Bulbs with that high of Kelvin rating actually emit a lower brightness light.
I got my bulbs from European AutoSport http://www.europeanautosport.com/evo.htm
Hope this helps {thumbup}
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_55cb2b7c.jpg
Well, I finally took the time to install upgraded D2S HID bulbs.Â* It involves removing the bumper and headlight assembly.Â* So I thought I'd walk everyone through it.Â* Let me know if I forget anything.
Things you'll need:
10mm Socket wrench
flat head screwdriver
philips screwdriver
philip head drive bit
garage ramps
spotlight
Time 2-3 hours.
*NOTE:Â* Since you're removing cosmetic materials (bumper & headlight), be cautious not to scratch either while doing this.
Remove 2 bolts and 3 clips on top of the front bumper
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_be2ff0a2.jpg
Remove the non-marked clips by prying with flat head screw driver.Â* Pop up 1/4" and you will be able to pull the entire clip out.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ecfa4f47.jpg
Under each wheel well, remove 1 bolt and 2 philip head clips.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_bbd539f9.jpg
I used a philip head drill bit to unscrew the clip.Â* You may have to apply no pressure in order for the threads to catch.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_c83e8ab8.jpg
Next remove ~10 philips head clips right behind the black plastic lip.Â* You shouldn't have to remove any other clips holding the under carriage.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_e0f40b27.jpg
Now unscrew the two bolts holding the intercooler screen.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_bd7bb209.jpg
Now slightly pull the bumper down on near the wheel to 'unhook' a tab, but don't yank off the bumper just yet.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_6353f679.jpg
You'll have to disconnect the intercooler spray tubing.Â* Near the driver side headlamp on the bumper, you can disconnect the tubing from a white coupling.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_b9f27617.jpg
With the bumper slight pulled forward, get underneath the vehicle to reach and pop off a clip holder for the tubing.Â* You will need a long skinny fork like tool to rock the clip loose.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_d0816f9e.jpg
Now you should be able to carefully pull the front bumper off.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_25a5891f.jpg
Starting with the driver side headlamp....
Remove the clip on the inside of the headlamp.Â* This will allow you access to one bolt.Â* Unscrew the two top bolts.Â* Remove the forward most bolt near the wheel. (4 bolts total)
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_2df569b8.jpg
You'll need to remove the fog and high beam bulb (turn counter clockwise).Â* Unplug the headlight harness (below and between the fog and high bulbs).Â* You'll need to grasp the release buttons which are on top and bottom of the harness.Â* *NOTE:Â* Be careful not to touch the bulbs!!!
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ddeaab58.jpg
Now looking at the back of the headlight assembly, unscrew the only screw and turn cover counter clockwise.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ec1b7375.jpg
Turn plug CC
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_ff56b31a.jpg
Push retaining ping down and out.Â* After it releases, you can swing it open.Â* You can just pull the bulb out.Â* *NOTE: DON'T TOUCH THE BULB!!!
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_3fdb7045.jpg
Compare old with the new in box.Â* Make sure you don't accidently use this 'old' bulb for the passenger headlamp.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_f7b625d0.jpg
Reverse the install for the headlamp assembly, and install back on the car.Â*
*NOTE:Â* When installing the headlight assembly on the car, make sure the gasket near the amber turn signals are on the outside of the fender.Â*
Turn on the car and test all three bulbs.
For the passenger side headlight assembly....
You need to remove the resevoir tank and its 2 bolts first.Â* Then you can tackle the 1 clip and 4 bolts on the headlight.Â* For some odd reason, the wires and harnesses are a little tighter on this side, so be patient.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_9b75e2c0.jpg
Follow the bulb replacement instructions above, reinstall headlight assembly with note on headlamp gasket.Â* Turn on car and test all three bulbs.Â*
Bam, the new bulbs are in...Â* Now reverse bumper removal instructions.
Hopefully your EVO looks like this...
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_3d7a1286.jpg
It's really hard to take pictures of light.Â* So my pics don't really do justice.Â* This is the best one though - drivers side has upgraded bulb while passenger side still has stock bulb.Â* The new bulbs are rated 5800K.Â* Stock are rated at 4300K.
4300K - yellow/white output
5100K - white/blue output
5800K - blue/purple output
Anything adverstised higher than 6000K isn't worth installing.Â* Bulbs with that high of Kelvin rating actually emit a lower brightness light.
I got my bulbs from European AutoSport http://www.europeanautosport.com/evo.htm
Hope this helps {thumbup}
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/mURI_temp_55cb2b7c.jpg