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Started by pmezo33, June 07, 2016, 10:53:15 PM

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pmezo33

June 07, 2016, 10:53:15 PM
So I noticed my driver's side headlight was out tonight.  Turned the lights off and back on and the light was working, but I've got to assume it's on the way out.  Anyone have any tips how to remove the bulb?  It's a D3S HID.  It looks like I can get to the bulb through the hood, but I really don't want to lose any screws or screw up in the process by taking shortcuts.  Do I really have to remove the bumper to do this?  It's a 2010 MKS.

SHOdded

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June 08, 2016, 01:08:52 AM
The FSM would have you remove the bumper cover to do this, don't know if it's viable otherwise.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

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June 08, 2016, 09:39:04 AM
I think on the driver's side, by removing the factory filter box or if you have an MDesign you could do it, but would be tight. On the passenger side I believe Manu is absolutely correct.  The question does arise as to whether you should do both if you do the one.

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pmezo33

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June 08, 2016, 10:40:45 AM
Kind of what I figured.  If I'm removing the bumper, I'm doing both at the same time and just getting it over with.  With my luck, I'll put everything back together and a week later the passenger side will go out too.

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http://www.hidconcept.com/d3s-philips-x-tremevision-42403xvc1-hid-50-bulbs/

SHOdded

#4
June 08, 2016, 10:59:29 AM
Nice score.  SPRING15 is the coupon code.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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