They are whiter, no doubt about that. It snaps out by just pullig straight up on it. Then install the metal cover that will snap into its clips on each side. You actually removed the battery and had to reprogram your radio, clock, etc. When putting that last cover back on, simply re-align the keys to the keyway openings there's four of them in the headlamp assembly. Set it aside, then you'll have to first remove the battery, as there is no way to access the back side of the headlamp assembly without removing it. It has four keyways in it, and an arrow pointing to the top position so there is no way you can reinstall it incorrectly.
We only sell parts from trusted brands like so that you can find quality parts you can count on. Though they are widely distributed throughout the industry, and their quality rivals that of the German and Japanese lighting giants, they do almost no marketing, instead pouring every dollar into the development and optimization of their Head Light Bulb line. Feel free to use any replacement light bulb sizes that are listed on Modified Life but keep in mind that all information here is provided as is without any warranty of any kind. Again, the arrow on this cover should be on the top and pointing toward the engine hood. I used a piece of sticky tape on the end of a pair of hemostats. Realize that if your old lamp did break-up into many pieces, you will probably not be able to get them all out, and you will see some small pieces of glass sitting at the bottom of your lamp assembly, looking through the front lense cover of your headlight. It snaps out by just pullig straight up on it.
The replacement task is much easier than it appears, and again, does not require removing the entire headlight assembly. Finally the gray plastic cover goes on last, covering the entire assembly and connection. It has four keyways in it, and an arrow pointing to the top position so there is no way you can reinstall it incorrectly. There is a small triangular shaped plactic cover right in front of the battery, bridging from the radiator to the battery. I replaced them with the standard bulb. If you know of a good way to remove all of them without removing the entire headlamp assembly, please let me know as well.
In the case of it being the driver's side, you then reinstall and reconnect the battery, and replace the snap-on cover, etc. For more information go to. Again, the arrow on this cover should be on the top and pointing toward the engine hood. A headlight assembly can removed and replaced in five minutes without altering the headlight aim. Now you are down to the lamp, and you will have to look for two long spring clips one on each side that overlap the flange or lip of the lamp base holding it in place. Options that provide an easier ride could increase safety as well as overall operation. Reinstall the power cable to the new lamp, just the reverse of how it came off.
In some Lexuss, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb and vise versa. It snaps out by just pullig straight up on it. If you know of a good way to remove all of them without removing the entire headlamp assembly, please let me know as well. To insure correct installation, just keep the open keyway in the plastic base of the new lamp at the top so that it aligns with the key on the flange of the insertion hole. Then I used a can of compressed air Dust-Off to blow out whatever fragments may be left on the inner cone of the lamp assembly.
Realize that if your old lamp did break-up into many pieces, you will probably not be able to get them all out, and you will see some small pieces of glass sitting at the bottom of your lamp assembly, looking through the front lense cover of your headlight. They also serve well in fog light and high beam in applications to serve as a nice complimentary contrast to stock or white headlight colors. They are whiter, no doubt about that. If your headlights lenses look worn and you take the units out to replace the bulbs, it would be the perfect time to refinish the lenses. Under that cover there is a smaller metal cover over the actual lamp connection.
Nokya Heavy Duty Harnesses are recommended for use with this application. Though they are widely distributed throughout the industry, and their quality rivals that of the German and Japanese lighting giants, they do almost no marketing, instead pouring every dollar into the development and optimization of their Head Lamp Bulb line. But I really don't think that they improve brightness on the road. Insert the new lamp the same way as the old one came out. Should I do all the bulbs while I'm in there? These two spring clips are snapped in place at the top of the lap as you look down on it, so once you have identified them it is easy to see where each one is snapped into a spring-metal hook. Per the following thread, I used a Crystal View kit earlier this week and the results were stunning: Although I refinished the lenses because they looked worn, I was amazed at how much better the light output was when I was on a dark interstate highway last night.
These two spring clips are snapped in place at the top of the lap as you look down on it, so once you have identified them it is easy to see where each one is snapped into a spring-metal hook. You can do this in a fairly short period of time. I'll let you know otherwise. It took me about 30 minutes, and that was because I had never done it before. There is a small triangular shaped plactic cover right in front of the battery, bridging from the radiator to the battery. If one fails, the other is likely to fail soon. It took me about 30 minutes, and that was because I had never done it before.