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414 viewsParking lights on.
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Before and after - against the garage door413 viewsBefore - Low beams.
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412 viewsThe decorative cover fits nicely over the unit, hiding it from view.
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411 viewsThe cover back in place with room to spare. Keeps the engine bay looking tidy.
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410 viewsRight headlight before...
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410 viewsAfter - Standing next to the B-pillar and looking forward.
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410 viewsClose-up of the pieces of plywood.
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410 viewsAll wood removed, exposing the bare Bus floor. Thank goodness rust was very, very minimal!
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409 viewsOnly 6" of leg room in the rear seat. I fit but I'm skinny. No problem for children, however, to fit in the back as the rear bench seat/bed is rather deep.
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408 viewsShowing the finished wiring.
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407 viewsAfter - Low beams.
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405 viewsI used the supplied double-sided tape to mount the electronics under the cosmetic cover. If you do this make sure you clean the mounting surfaces with rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol.
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404 viewsThe original bulbs came with a plastic ring to help hold them in their shipping case. I split it and put it behind the bulb, then carefully pushed the bulb retaining tangs onto the plastic ring. This kept the tangs more even. Without them you'll need to push the tangs down a little bit as well as bend them inward in order to retain the bulb. I oriented the bulb just like the halogen it replaced, tab pointing up. No shadows were cast, full light is output.
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404 viewsDrill a small pilot hole first then...
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404 viewsQuick video of how to place the mounting hardware.
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402 viewsHow it looks with the plug in place and the gasket ready for the hard cover.
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401 viewsAfter - Low beams.
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400 views...use a hole saw or reamer to enlarge to 7/8" diameter. This is where the gasket will mount and allow the wires to pass through.
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399 viewsBefore - Low beams and fogs, facing vehicle.
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