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Lights from the retrofit source. HID install

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by oceanslide, Apr 22, 2014.

  1. Apr 22, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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    oceanslide

    oceanslide [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Erik
    Oceanside, CA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Access Cab
    5100s, OME 885
    Bought my kit from TRS a week ago, couldn't be happier with them. Very easy to install. Wanted to give back by posting how to install them on a 2005+ Tacoma.


    Items you will need:
    TRS H4 HID kit
    (2 Morimoto Balasts, 2 HID bulbs, wireharness)
    http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid-systems/morimoto-elite-hid-system-h4-9003.html#.U1bDzFVdXuc
    10mm socket
    Velcro
    Zipties

    Drivers side:
    If you want you can remove the battery to give you more room to work. I would recommend doing it. If not, disconnect battery.

    Passengers side:
    Remove two bolts holding wiper fluid reservoir. Wiggle it around and move it out of the way to give yourself more move to work.

    Now time to remove old lights.
    1. Unplug stock connector.
    2. Remove rubber boot by pulling on tabs
    3. Lift put the wire cage holding bulb in
    4. Pull out bulb.
    Repeat for other side.

    To install HIDs:

    1.Take HID bulbs out of box and gently turn it so that the shield is removed from the bulb. (try not to touch the bulb, if you do clean it with the wipes provided.)
    2. Take rubber boot and slide it onto the base of the HID pull it down far enough so you can put back on the shield.
    3. Put shield back on bulb.
    4. Slide new bulb into headlight (make sure the shield is facing downward and the wire from hid are exiting downward)
    5. Lock bulb into place by putting the cage/clip back over.
    Repeat for other side.

    Now just route the wires and plug everything in.

    After everything is plugged in make sure to ground each side to a spot on the truck.
    And attach the positive wire on the drivers side to positive side on the battery.

    Now push everything aside and start your truck.
    Turn on your headlights and make sure they are working.

    Once you confirmed they are working, you can go ahead and mount the ballasts and control box either with the provided hardware or with velcro.

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    Then just ziptie lose wires and tuck them out of the way and you're done!

    Projector retro to come soon.
    Hope this helps some people out.
    Good luck!
     
    Last edited: Apr 23, 2014

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