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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Default Any tips to install HIDs in preinstalled factory fogs? How?

I had my stock fogs installed by the dealer and was wondering how to install my HIDs in there? I am already familiar with installing HIDs, but wanted to know any tips in how to get to them?

Do I need to remove the front bumper?
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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you should be able to get at them from underneath
but its only @ 3-5 bolts and some plastic pop clips to lower the bumper to expose the back of the fogs
FYI the fogs are a 90006 bulb
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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D unit like most things please take pictures of install. i want to see this. was thinking of doing it myself as well.
Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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got hids in my fog light..u dont have to remove the bumper..u can go from underneath the bumper ..that how i did mine..took like a hr tops to install..
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Originally Posted by SLIM187
got hids in my fog light..u dont have to remove the bumper..u can go from underneath the bumper ..that how i did mine..took like a hr tops to install..
Did you have to uninstall the bottom tray? I'm going to try this tomorrow or Friday...
Old Dec 27, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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on a side note, I believe the bulbs in the gen2 fogs are actually H11
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by lvbitwiz
on a side note, I believe the bulbs in the gen2 fogs are actually H11
yes they are. i have swapped mine already to yellow fogs.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Thanks guys, I installed the fogs yesterday but did run into a problem. I had to use my other working harness from my low beams to get the fogs to work. The harness that came with the fogs did not work, so since I totally removed my front bumper, I decided I would rather replace the harness from my low beams versus the fogs.

If anyone plans to install HIDs in their fogs, removing the front bumper wasn't so bad and a lot easier than I thought. I only wished I saved some money and installed the stock fogs myself. That being said, if you remove the front bumper, it's easier to run the wires and zip tie everything down while everything is exposed. I have pics of the bumper removed, so I'll post those up later if I can.

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