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How to: 2004 HID Install Step by step (Pics included)

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Old May 27th, 2009, 7:50 PM
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Default How to: 2004 HID Install Step by step (Pics included)

9006 bulb 6000k HID Kit
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1. Starting with the driver side headlight.
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2. Lift and remove metal retaining pin.
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3. Lift and disconnect small plastic clips on headlight wires.
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4. Remove low beam bulb.
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5. Insert the 9006 HID Bulb.
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6. Attach wiring harness
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7. Plug the wiring harness into the ballast and mount it where ever you can.
<<<NOTE>>>
I had to reverse the polarity when installing my kit
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(Plugs that lead to Bulb.)
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(Plug that leads to OE Connector)
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<<<Plug everything in and remount the headlight>>>
Repeat with remaining headlight and you’re done.
Old May 27th, 2009, 7:57 PM
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Nice job on the DIY! I could use those when I am driving thru the ortega mountains. I may get some in the near future.
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i must say that i was very impressed with the kit. Very straight forward and it arrived in 2 days with free shipping.

We'll just have to see how it looks at night...
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Great Job. I'll put a copy of this in the DIY and Useful Threads subsection.
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Did you buy it fromHidextra? Direct plugin for any vehicle?
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Yea. this is the link to the kit i purchased.

http://www.hidextra.com/HID+Conversi...78ee11e37aa22e
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Not a bad price, $75
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with the discount code for being a member of this forums, it was $69.95 or something like that.
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Just tested it and i'm very pleased. The people in front of me at a few stop lights are not as thrilled but what can i do...

Two thumbs up
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Is it only for the high beams or only for the low beams? How much of a difference? Enough to justify 70 or so dollars?


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