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how to remove the reflector thing inside the headlights of a 2001 honda civic

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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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Default how to remove the reflector thing inside the headlights of a 2001 honda civic

Just bought a xentech hid kit and I have to remove the reflector because the hid bulb has its own has anyone done this yet...if so please let me know how you did it because I'm like getting aggravated with this please help
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Bake open your headlights, separate the headlight lens from the housing, and there's a single screw that holds it in.

Go to HIDPlanet.com. The forums there should have a DIY for you
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Yep the only way to remove it is taking the headlight apart. You can unscrew the shield from the back side of the headlight without taking it apart, but you cant pull it out.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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Do I have to do it to install a xentech hid kit I'm having real trouble with this I've seen the DIY videos but the stock reflector is in the way for it to lock
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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ive never had an hid kit that needed me to remove the reflector... all my h4 bulbs was pnp... but you can use a heatgun and open it otherwise if needed..
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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Oh okay cause the clip thing that holds up the light is really hard to close when the hid light is in....how do I fix that.?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Did you fix it?
I never heard to remove the reflector either :/
im not sure if i understand correctly?
-Are you saying the clip that holds the hid bulb doesnt close/hook properly?
-The HID bulb hits the reflector?

1- Maybe wrong H? Bulb for your headlight? Should be H4? For stock/oem styleheadlight. H1? for projectors headlights. ( sorry cant remember.) Check the box or make sure from the person you bought it.
-cause for HID bulb to hit reflector?

For clip not closing propely.
Make sure its not damage or bent and closes properly without bulb. (if it helps to clarify the clip for the bulb works)
Then...
2- Try turning the hid bulb. The bulb only sits properly one way when the three prongz are in the right slots so it fits properly so the clip will close easier.
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