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I have to replace the ballast for the HID headlights on my 2004 XC70 volvo and it is under the headlight assembly. I just need assistance on how to remove the passenger side headlight assembly
Re: I have to replace the ballast for the HID headlights...
You need to remove the front bumper. Five push clips along the hood line, remove the headlight wipers (if equipped), one T25 screw in the front of each fender well, then two 12mm bolts under the headlights (1 each side). Then there are 4 10mm bolts holding the headlight in.
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toyotarepairsemipro.blogspot.com/.../replacing-hid-ballast-or-computer.... May 1, 2010 - Replacing HID ballast or computer control lighting for the Headlight. Just got a ... Up until now, I did not know I had the option of seeing twice as far with Xenon. Also up to ... In the end after buttoning everything up, the light did work fine. .... Howdo you determine if you have a HID or non-HID light? Reply ...
There should be a cap or cover behind the lamp assembly under the hood. 1/4 turn counter clockwise (if it is a hard cap) should expose the bulb and retaining spring (clip). Squeeze the clip to release it from lamp assembly. unplug old bulb, plug in new and then do the opposite to replace it. Good luck, them clips is the devil.
The ECU on my 2004 Sienna passenger HID light went bad due to the condensation in the light, or at least that's what it looked like when I opened it up. The ballast was all corroded. Anyway, I searched and searched online for a way to fix it without paying the dealer $900. I just fixed it today for $92. I got the replacement ballast brand new for $92 shipped from The Retrofit Source at this site: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?cPath=26&products_id=161
Then I searched for an online manual for 2004 Sienna, found that, and went through the procedure of partially removing the bumper cover, taking the screws for the light fixture out, turning it on it's side and replacing the ballast. It took me about 2 hours to do the whole job, and everything works fine.
By the way, I got the part from The Retrofit Source in about 2-3 days without paying any expedited shipping. They were extremely helpful on the phone, delivered earlier than I expected, and saved me $800!!
INSTALLATION GUIDE:
BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
Parts Identification:
Projector Headlight
Halo & L.E.D.
Bottom of the Headlight:
Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
Turn Signal Adaptor
TOOLS REQUIRE
10mm - 8mm socket
Philip Screwdriver
Crimper/Pliers
For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
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Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
STEP:
Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
Factory Xenon Headlight
Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights
STEP:
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