How complicated is it for a NON automotive lay person to put in these headlights. I mean NON. How to install for the same person?
1751907
Three screws in each headlight. 10 minutes and you're done. Turn knobs to adjust beam. Hope this helps.
1751908
It was fairly easy to replace 1 or 2 screws for each headlights a splash guard at the bottom of the car you have to reach in and around
1751909
there are only 3 bolts holding them in. Take out the bolts and pull the old light fixture out. It is snapped in place so you need to pull hard. Just watch out for the sharp edges of the car's metal around the headlights. Once the light is out, unplug the wire from the back of the old light assemble and plug into the new one. Then snap them in place and put the 3 bolts back in. It is not hard to do.
1751910
These headlights are actually very easy to install. When removing the old lights, pay attention as to the removal and install the new ones using the same procedures. good luck !
1751911
Real easy. YouTube how to change those head lights. That's what I did. Took about 5 min each. No joke. Easy stuff
41048
Nope very simple, just unscrew a few bolts and pull out the light tabs and stick the new ones on. Took me 30 each one
1967322
The headlight bulbs are included, but *not* the blinker bulbs. However this is not a problem. When you remove the old headlights, you disconnect the main wires at the back and you twist & pull the entire blinker bulb assembly (the bulb comes out with it). Pull the bulb out of the assembly & install in the new headlights. Note: leveling these is somewhat tricky. Do *not* use the horizontally-oriented leveling screw, only the one on the top.
1953126
You describe me in your question: educated with no experience with cars. I was able to install them. I would not say it was "very easy" because you'll have to learn a bit about your car before doing it. The manufacturer has some nice instructional videos here: http://youtu.be/jgvvx3qGA_g and here: http://youtu.be/NZp1vqScX64 . I still had lots of questions that were specific to my car and had to do a lot of research there. I did have to drill some holes for mounting screws (since there was no place for zip ties to attach). All told, I probably spent eight hours, two trips to the auto parts store and several attempts before I figured out all the steps.
2188906
I just used a hole saw to cut the back of the headlight bracket out to accomodate the new headlights. Not a hard fix at all.. they look great and prvide a wider selection of bulbs. Love them!!
143744
The headlamps are essentially plug and play. The wiring plugs into the existing sockets and the headlights mount like the original ones do. No head scratching involved!
2107229
I'll be completely honest. I have them on my 2003 350z the harness doesn't match up. You have to splice. I didn't get it done correctly. The HID don't work. Only the daytime lights manage to come on. But I think I have bad ballast and bad HIDS that are dead so that's what my problem. It wasn't the easiest hook up to be honest. I'm going to be taking it to a shop to be hooked up. They look amazing on the car tho. If you drop your email I'll send you a photo how they look on my car
615381
These headlights have only an up/down adjustment and that is made by I think an 8mm wrench OR any pliers--what I used. This adjustment knob is a silver metal piece sticking out the back of each head light near the top and directly behind the headlight bulb. Also, search YouTube on how to adjust modern headlights to get some tips on doing it correctly! Good luck!
329355
In my opinion they were very easy to assemble and install. Time consuming if you want it to look good. But i am very experienced in doing stuff like this, if you don't know what your doing i suggest paying someone who does to install them so that you don't create an electrical gremlin or fire hazard in your vehicle
1756662
i havent been able to get the LEDs in my headlights to turn on. Not sure if they just dont work or if im not wiring them correctly some how. The headlights have been great otherwise, just wish the LEDs worked.
153580
Not hard to install they just slide right into place. You do hv to remove the turn signals and reinstall them once you install the headlights
551340
They are a tight fit and if you force them in when you try to remove they will break. I used a small reamer and made the hole a little bigger then they will fit and then I wired them to the side lights and they will come on when the headlights are on. A wiring kit is available.
1756938
Yes Greg, they wire right up, only options you lose on these is the underside entrance/alarm lights (if you have that option) and the auto dim/tint (if you have that option) I didn't give a crap cuz they look so deadly. No issues whatsoever except the levelling issue which can be remedied with spacers and adjusting the tightness of the bolts. Buy me dude. You won't regret it. Only had me a couple months now but they seem real decent quality...which totally surprised me for the $$$. Good luck!
1858393
Had mine installed with new headlights at my repair shop.they are easily installed and just replace the old ones.no hardware or switch needed.
1870679
I haven't installed them yet looks like it'll be at least a (few hour) day task tho..running and adding wire..firewall to inside switch or splicing into wires on headlamps. I'll post info when/if I ever do mine in the near future. Let me know if/when you do yours. Good luck
1648521
Hey Garry, I purchsed these and put them on my 2004 passat. They look great and do fit just right. Like most german cars things arnt as easy as they would seem. There are some great videos on youtube that go over each step to replacing the headlights. I did this on my own in my driveway. It took about 3 hrs. The hard thing is that you have to remove the bumper to pull the old out and put the new in. It just takes time. I would recommend looking at some videos on youtube before comitting. But it is possible to do this on your own. Hope that helps. I also sealed them with silcon glue before putting them in to prevent water from getting in. Hey Garry, I purchsed these and put them on my 2004 passat. They look great and do fit just right. Like most german cars things arnt as easy as they would seem. There are some great videos on youtube that go over each step to replacing the headlights. I did this on my own in my driveway. It took about 3 hrs. The hard thing is that you have to remove the bumper to pull the old out and put the new in. It just takes time. I would recommend looking at some videos on youtube before comitting. But it is possible to do this on your own. Hope that helps. I also sealed them with silcon glue before... » Read More Hey Garry, I purchsed these and put them on my 2004 passat. They look great and do fit just right. Like most german cars things arnt as easy as they would seem. There are some great videos on youtube that go over each step to replacing the headlights. I did this on my own in my driveway. It took about 3 hrs. The hard thing is that you have to remove the bumper to pull the old out and put the new in. It just takes time. I would recommend looking at some videos on youtube before comitting. But it is possible to do this on your own. Hope that helps. I also sealed them with silcon glue before putting them in to prevent water from getting in. « Show Less
2032472
No, it is truly just plug and play. Make sure you test the connections prior to completely installing the headlight. If the connections are plugged in backwards (hard to tell) then they won't work. Simply flip the plug around and all will be good. it won't hurt anything if its plugged in backwards...they just won't work. Hope all goes well, good luck!