HID Headlight Bulb Install....

Puma0183 · 08-20-2009, 06:49 PM

Has any of you have changed the headlight bulb out of you 370z without taking the tire off?
I want to change the bulb but don't know if I should just pull, or twist and pull where it conects to the ballast, and if its easy to take the metal pins that holds the bulb with, with the tire on.

This may be a stupid question but hope one of you have an idea of how tro do it!!!

DIGItonium · 08-21-2009, 12:35 AM

Yes you can. Turn wheel to one side and you should be able to pop at least one plastic rivet holding the fender protector. From there you should be able to get access to your bulbs... it'll be a tight squeeze.

For HIDs, twist off the plastic cap. Turn one direction to remove the bulb socket. Then unhook the metal clip that holds the bulb. Take care not to touch the [new] bulb as you replace them. It only goes in one way.

Puma0183 · 08-21-2009, 11:09 AM

Thanks, i will try again.
I'm just worried that i will break something in there!
Why would they make changing a bulb so dificult?

DIGItonium · 08-22-2009, 12:35 PM

Yea, it's a bit more of a pain than the 350Z. In the 350Z, there was a bit of hope changing out the front turn signal bulbs from the engine bay area. Plus, it took 2 bolts to remove the tail lights.

When I changed out the bulbs, I already removed the entire headlight assembly for the custom mod (in photo album).

Z_you_Later · 08-28-2009, 07:33 AM

What Headlight bulbs are you thinking of replacing the stock ones with?

Snakes709 · 08-30-2009, 05:36 PM

what size bulbs r in the 370? i checked the manual but it doesnt say, also searched but nothing came up. I have 8000k hid's that i took out of my cobalt when i sold it and i wanna know if i can put it in the Z or if i should sell them.

simota1 · 08-31-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

what size bulbs r in the 370? i checked the manual but it doesnt say, also searched but nothing came up. I have 8000k hid's that i took out of my cobalt when i sold it and i wanna know if i can put it in the Z or if i should sell them.

D2S is the bulb number....

just ordered mine but 10000k lovin that hint of purple...

08-20-2009, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Puma0183 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370z T BS M6 Rep Power: 16	HID Headlight Bulb Install.... Has any of you have changed the headlight bulb out of you 370z without taking the tire off? I want to change the bulb but don't know if I should just pull, or twist and pull where it conects to the ballast, and if its easy to take the metal pins that holds the bulb with, with the tire on. This may be a stupid question but hope one of you have an idea of how tro do it!!! __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game!!! :stfu:

08-21-2009, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Yes you can. Turn wheel to one side and you should be able to pop at least one plastic rivet holding the fender protector. From there you should be able to get access to your bulbs... it'll be a tight squeeze. For HIDs, twist off the plastic cap. Turn one direction to remove the bulb socket. Then unhook the metal clip that holds the bulb. Take care not to touch the [new] bulb as you replace them. It only goes in one way. __________________

08-21-2009, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Puma0183 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 136 Drives: 09 370z T BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks, i will try again. I'm just worried that i will break something in there! Why would they make changing a bulb so dificult? __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game!!! :stfu:

08-22-2009, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Yea, it's a bit more of a pain than the 350Z. In the 350Z, there was a bit of hope changing out the front turn signal bulbs from the engine bay area. Plus, it took 2 bolts to remove the tail lights. When I changed out the bulbs, I already removed the entire headlight assembly for the custom mod (in photo album). __________________

08-28-2009, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 16	What Headlight bulbs are you thinking of replacing the stock ones with? __________________ Mag Blk 09 6 MT Touring + Navi / Color Matched Door Handles / Custom Injen CBE / Swift Spec R Springs / Rear Nismo Conversion Debadged / Sunline Front Lip + Sideskirts / Tinted (front to back) / Black Nismo Plate / Nismo Neck Pillows / White LED Kickplates / GTR Button / Evo-R CF Pillars + More Mods to COME ...

08-30-2009, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	what size bulbs r in the 370? i checked the manual but it doesnt say, also searched but nothing came up. I have 8000k hid's that i took out of my cobalt when i sold it and i wanna know if i can put it in the Z or if i should sell them.

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