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Old 07-15-2008, 11:56 AM
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Does any one know the 2 exact torx sizes for removing the headlights?

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8mm socket, small flat head, and torx 30 tool. What are you doing to them?
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='624717' date='Jul 15 2008, 04:08 PM
8mm socket, small flat head, and torx 30 tool. What are you doing to them?
thanks, i will need this info for my aibs.
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Installing new D2S light bulb. One burnt out on passengers side. Thanks Anand!
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Here is the video
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They guy is diy the eye but it shows how to remove the headlights.
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='624719' date='Jul 15 2008, 03:13 PM
thanks, i will need this info for my aibs.
You don't need to remove your headlights for AIB installation
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='624951' date='Jul 15 2008, 07:48 PM
You don't need to remove your headlights for AIB installation
Mark,

what about changing the xenon bulbs?
I rather not take things apart if i don't have to.
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