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<Admin note> Pradopoint whislt carrying this information reminds members to check thier local ADR's in regards to compliance of using HID headlights. (Most ADR rulings state Auto-leveling headlights and washers are required).
If you choose to follow this guideline without compliance to the ADR's you are doing so solely at your own risk, and with no comeback or blame to Pradopoint or its Admin/owners if you are apprehended by local authorities in regards to HID fitment and comliance to ADR rules.
I've just finished installing the HID's into my Prado with a mate this afternoon, and thought id document the process.
Tools Needed:
Step 1 - Remove plastic Radiator Guard from Engine Bay
To remove the black radiator guard, you need to remove the 15 plastic rivets as per the picture below. To remove gently insert a flat blade screwdriver into the gap and leverage out. Once this is done remove the black radiator guard
Step 2 - Remove front Grill
Next you need to remove the front grill, this gets a little tricky so be patient. Start by removing the 4 plastic rivets, then peal then black rubber away from the grill to expose and remove to more black rivets (BE GENTLE, THESE CAN BE FRAGILE!!!!
Next remove the two screws holding the top of the grill to the Radiator support bar
Next you need to start to remove the grill, inside the grill (Sorry no photos for this) on either side, you will find clips you need to release, as you do this the grill will pop forward, once you release the two sides, work your way along the bottom of the grill, between the grill and bumper, releasing all the clips. Do this until the grill becomes free.
Step 3 - Removing front Bumper
Next remove the two screws from either wheel arch holding the bumper in place, in addition to approx 4 underneath the middle of the bumper. These once again can be removed with either a Phillips head or a 10mm Socket, etc
You will also need to remove the final 4 plastic rivets holding the front bumper down
Once this is done, the bumper is ready to come off, do one last check to make sure there are no screws holding it in-place. Start by lifting the corner of the bumper out and over the screw mounting hole. Next pull the bumper out away from the body ***dont be alarmed by CRACKING sounds, this is normal***
To remove the bumper, your better to have two people to assist, so you dont scratch or damage your front bumper
Now with two people maneuver the front bumper off and clear of the vehicle.
Congratulations, we have now removed the bumpers and can now installed the HID Ballasts!!!
Step 4 - Install HID Ballasts
Now for the easy part. With the bumper off, and lots of access. Practice mount two ballasts (or one if your only choosing to do high beam), get a center punch or perm marker, pencil, etc and mark the mounting holes. Make sure you make a hole high enough that you can get to the otherside from inside the engine bay. If you go too low on the drivers side, you will find your washer bottle!!!!
Step 5 - Install HID Globes
This step is pretty self explanatory, simply remove the OEM Globe from the headlight housing **DO NOT TOUCH GLASS SURFACE WITH YOUR HANDS** and insert the HID Globe in its place. Plug one end of the HID Globe wires into the factory OEM wiring harness, and the other end into HID Ballast. Connect the HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT into the HID Globes (this will be self explanatory once again). Do this for all globes. Be sure to match the ballasts with the correct globes, etc (ie 35/low, 50/hi, etc)
Step 6 - Reinstall Front Bumper
Following the steps outlined in Step 3, reinstall the front bumper back onto the car and reinsert required screws and brackets.
Step 6 - Reinstall Front Grill
Once again following the steps outlined in Step 2, reinstall the Grill on the Front Bumper.
Step 7 - Reinstall Radiator Guard
Once again following the steps outlined in Step 2, reinstall the the Radiator Guard and plastic rivets.
COMPLETED!!!
Now its time to test drive your new lights!!!
If you choose to follow this guideline without compliance to the ADR's you are doing so solely at your own risk, and with no comeback or blame to Pradopoint or its Admin/owners if you are apprehended by local authorities in regards to HID fitment and comliance to ADR rules.
I've just finished installing the HID's into my Prado with a mate this afternoon, and thought id document the process.
Tools Needed:
- Phillips Head screwdriver[/*:m:2pzeo20m]
- Small flat bladed screwdriver[/*:m:2pzeo20m]
- 10mm Socket/Ring Spanner/Open Ended Spanner[/*:m:2pzeo20m]
- 1/4" Drill Bit [/*:m:2pzeo20m]
- Drill[/*:m:2pzeo20m]
- 2x Ballasts either 35w or 50w & H11 HID Globes (Low Beam) [im using 50w][/*:m:2pzeo20m]
- 2x Ballasts 50w & 9005 HID Globes (High Beam)[/*:m:2pzeo20m]
Step 1 - Remove plastic Radiator Guard from Engine Bay
To remove the black radiator guard, you need to remove the 15 plastic rivets as per the picture below. To remove gently insert a flat blade screwdriver into the gap and leverage out. Once this is done remove the black radiator guard
Step 2 - Remove front Grill
Next you need to remove the front grill, this gets a little tricky so be patient. Start by removing the 4 plastic rivets, then peal then black rubber away from the grill to expose and remove to more black rivets (BE GENTLE, THESE CAN BE FRAGILE!!!!
Next remove the two screws holding the top of the grill to the Radiator support bar
Next you need to start to remove the grill, inside the grill (Sorry no photos for this) on either side, you will find clips you need to release, as you do this the grill will pop forward, once you release the two sides, work your way along the bottom of the grill, between the grill and bumper, releasing all the clips. Do this until the grill becomes free.
Step 3 - Removing front Bumper
Next remove the two screws from either wheel arch holding the bumper in place, in addition to approx 4 underneath the middle of the bumper. These once again can be removed with either a Phillips head or a 10mm Socket, etc
You will also need to remove the final 4 plastic rivets holding the front bumper down
Once this is done, the bumper is ready to come off, do one last check to make sure there are no screws holding it in-place. Start by lifting the corner of the bumper out and over the screw mounting hole. Next pull the bumper out away from the body ***dont be alarmed by CRACKING sounds, this is normal***
To remove the bumper, your better to have two people to assist, so you dont scratch or damage your front bumper
Now with two people maneuver the front bumper off and clear of the vehicle.
Congratulations, we have now removed the bumpers and can now installed the HID Ballasts!!!
Step 4 - Install HID Ballasts
Now for the easy part. With the bumper off, and lots of access. Practice mount two ballasts (or one if your only choosing to do high beam), get a center punch or perm marker, pencil, etc and mark the mounting holes. Make sure you make a hole high enough that you can get to the otherside from inside the engine bay. If you go too low on the drivers side, you will find your washer bottle!!!!
Step 5 - Install HID Globes
This step is pretty self explanatory, simply remove the OEM Globe from the headlight housing **DO NOT TOUCH GLASS SURFACE WITH YOUR HANDS** and insert the HID Globe in its place. Plug one end of the HID Globe wires into the factory OEM wiring harness, and the other end into HID Ballast. Connect the HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT into the HID Globes (this will be self explanatory once again). Do this for all globes. Be sure to match the ballasts with the correct globes, etc (ie 35/low, 50/hi, etc)
Step 6 - Reinstall Front Bumper
Following the steps outlined in Step 3, reinstall the front bumper back onto the car and reinsert required screws and brackets.
Step 6 - Reinstall Front Grill
Once again following the steps outlined in Step 2, reinstall the Grill on the Front Bumper.
Step 7 - Reinstall Radiator Guard
Once again following the steps outlined in Step 2, reinstall the the Radiator Guard and plastic rivets.
COMPLETED!!!
Now its time to test drive your new lights!!!
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