[help] how to take off the whole headlight unit

[sam1741]

hi allanyone know how to take off the headlight?following the manual... it written, must first take out the grill (the whole thing)take out the signal lampthan only can take off the whole headlightthan when installing it back need to measure the height also...than the manual also not stated where is the screw. (the photo is all black only)is there anyway easier to take off the headlight?thanks in advance

 

[jarance]

step 1. - Remove the cover for the radiator.

Step 2 - Remove the headlamp mounting screw 4 nos. You need a hex 10 screwdriver.

Step 3 - Disconnect headlamp connector by turning.

Step 4 - Disconnect the lamp alignment control by pressing the side lever and pull.

Step 5 - Slide the headlamp out.

 

[sam1741]

Thanks a lot a lot jarance
so i no need to take out the front grill area...

btw.. how the signal lamp come out one
there is something need to push from top .. but i not sure which one

 

[jarance]

Thanks a lot a lot jarance
so i no need to take out the front grill area...

btw.. how the signal lamp come out one
there is something need to push from top .. but i not sure which one

It quite tricky. I usually slide the signal lamp along with headlight.

Let me check my file first.

 

[jarance]

Use a torchlight and shine at the edge of the sidelamp. You should be able to see a zig-zag clip on the sidelamp.
Once you identify the zig-zag clip, use a long screw driver or a lever and push the clip away from the headlamp.
It should just pop out. Be careful as you might break the clip.

I have learn it is easier to remove the headlamp and sidelamp first. After removing both, disconnect the side lamp.

 

[sam1741]

thanks.. i will go home n try it out.

 

[jarance]

BTW, why do you want to take out the headlamp?

Fixing angel eye it is?

 

[sam1741]

oooh.. no la
angle light fix by the previous owner, venon,


i wan to access the ballast of the HID
which is.. .located below the light. dono why the shop ppl screw the things there...
there are a lot of good space behind the light...

 

[Russie]

oooh.. no la
angle light fix by the previous owner, venon,


i wan to access the ballast of the HID
which is.. .located below the light. dono why the shop ppl screw the things there...
there are a lot of good space behind the light...

I think the ballast of the HID was purposely hidden below the light. Just in case you "kena block", pop up your bonnet and they won't be able to see the ballast, then you can tell them it's factory fitted HID, then escape Just my opinion coz I was offered to hide my HID ballast too, which I have not done so.

Goodluck

 

[Russie]

Thanks for posting those pics Jarance, they are very informative and easy to understand :top:

 

[azam318]

Bro Jarance, good one on the guidance.

 

[loafer]

My HiD ballast is hidden under the light as well. I prefer it that way, less clutter in the engine bay.

 

[sam1741]

but now when repair time.. will be big hassle
i plan to change back to original bulb...

if i still cannot access the ballast...
i just going to cute the wire that going to the ballast
and connect them to the original bulb

 

[sam1741]

damn....
today just notice...
the yellow cable for original bulb have been cut off.

 

[jarance]

post la some pictures.. btw, there is no such thing as original yellow cable.

 

[sam1741]

ooh... is the yellow and brown cable...
yellow goes to + on the H1 bulb originally
and brown goes to ground (connect near to the bulb socket)

yesterday i found the cable ....
so the easiest way for me is ...
1. take off the HID bulb
2. put back original bulb and connect them with yellow and brown cable
that should be the easiet way right?

 

[jarance]

ooh... is the yellow and brown cable...
yellow goes to + on the H1 bulb originally
and brown goes to ground (connect near to the bulb socket)

yesterday i found the cable ....
so the easiest way for me is ...
1. take off the HID bulb
2. put back original bulb and connect them with yellow and brown cable
that should be the easiet way right?

wrong lah. if your is still yellow and brown, then there is no ballast. the voltage for HID is >1000V whereas the normal bulb is only 12VDC.

Post picture lah. How to advise when not sure of the mod by others.

 

[astroboy]

Wah, no need to remove bumper meh?

 

[Russie]

Wah, no need to remove bumper meh?

Astroboy,
It is quite a straight forward process to remove the headlights like what Jarance has posted. I managed to remove one side of my headlights too thru DIY. No need to remove front bumper leh... If remove bumper by ourselves, later dunno how to fix back properly and we wil get bumper senget. '_'

Sam1741,
Yeah post some pictures of the wiring and stuff. It would be easier for us to see and for some of the members here to advise.

 

[sam1741]

hi all~!!!
sorry no pictures.. cause my dslr bot shutter problem..


anyway...
this is how the HID being modified in my car....
original brown/yellow cable ---> HID black/red cable ---> HID ballast ----> blue/red cable ----> HID bulb



so yesterday i disconnect the brown and yellow cable
and put back the original bulb
one problem is that
one of the yellow cable connector broke.. because it was so weak, and is rusted (not original)

so i have to go to my store room, and dig out another similar connector, and put it together



so finally... i got original light back.