I purchased the Depo 04-05 JDM projector replicas for my 2002 SiR. Ive been driving with Philips Vision Plus halogen bulbs in my car for 2 years now and I was really looking forward to having a set of proper HID headlights with excellent light output and low glare. I couldnt find anything readily available so I decided to make my own custom set.
The retrofit on these headlights are extremely easy. As a pharmacist by training I have no mechanical training at all but I didnt really have any trouble. I was able to retro the projector with ease, and I'm sure everyone else can as well. The only tricky part was the wiring!
Step 1 - Open the lights
I used a heatgun to melt the glue. Go around the edge of the light in a slow and steady fashion and heat up the entire edge of the light. Use a flat head to pry the tabs and twist the screw driver slightly to break glue seal. Continue heating and use a gloved hand and screwdriver to carefully separate the glue and open the light. I started at the bottom as it was the least visible area. Take care to not get glue on the edge of the turn signal area as it is visible from the outside. Smeared glue can be removed with rubbing or isopropyl alcohol.
Original Depo Halogen projector, piece of crap.
Extraneous glue can be removed with isopropyl alcohol.
Step 2 - Remove the light assembly
Using a 10mm socket, unscrew the 2 aiming bolts at the back of the headlight.
Headlight assembly removed from the light housing.
Remove 4 screws to free the projector from the bracket. Take care not to scratch the chrome shroud or the hi-beam reflector.
TSX OEM HID bulb. 4300K of bright daylight goodness.
TSX projector mounted.
TSX projector HAS THE EXACT SAME DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING POINTS AS THE DEPO PROJECTORS. NO CUTTING OR MODDING WAS NEEDED TO FIT THEM INTO THE LIGHTING BRACKET!!!
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