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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 12:58 PM
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Help, i need 2 install the JDM headlights. Has anyone installed them before? I need some advice. Hard or easy? How long does it take? Please post your experiences or pics of the installation. Thanks!
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Aren't they the same as install oem headlights? if so, it shouldnt take more than an hour .
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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install is really easy, only part that's some what pain is to take off the screw that goes behind the HID cover. The install is the same as the Stock one.
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:31 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2Kali408
[B]install is really easy,
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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just to be sure, complete headlight assemblies or just the JDM style diffusers?
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Complete headlight assembly
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 05:21 AM
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Originally posted by MrMacK

Yeah, you need a Torx T25 bit to remove the screw. You can pick it up at your local Kragen/AutoZone.
Just a little correction you actually need a Tamperproof Torx T25 bit. There is a difference between the normal bit and the Tamperproof one. But, quite a few folks have said that they are able to get it off by turning it with pliers/clamps, since it is screwed into plastic.

The install/removal itself is not that hard. You just need to find all the different bolts to remove the bumper and headlight units. Be careful when transferring the bulbs no dirt otherwise you will have to replace them. Since it is your first time I would estimate 1.5 to 2 hours. I could probably do it in 30 mins since I know where all the bolts are now.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 05:31 AM
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Have you paid for these yet? Since we will be offering the clear JDM diffusers in a few weeks, you can save yourself about $700 - $800 by installing the JDM diffusers on your US lamps. You'll have the additional benefit of being able to aim your lights so they don't blind oncoming drivers, which you cannot do with the JDM assemblies, since they are designed for right hand drive cars and cannot be properly aimed for use on left hand drive cars.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 05:36 AM
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Rick

Not only have these been paid for, they have two sets on them and have a forsale thread going for the other set.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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Check out this thread, it has the info you need.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=50775
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