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Hi everyone,

Got myself a pair of Bosch Euro headlights today for replacing the US ones. Any "surprises" I might have during this process - like issues with installation, wiring, conversion to H4, etc?
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Hi everyone,

Got myself a pair of Bosch Euro headlights today for replacing the US ones. Any "surprises" I might have during this process - like issues with installation, wiring, conversion to H4, etc?
I recall no issues per se when I replaced mine some years ago. A few things that have nothing to do with the new lamps will be the no-longer functional turn signal lamps under the bumper. You can leave them in, or unbolt them. I prefer to remove them so I don't have to worry about unused wiring dragging down the road.

The fog lights, if I recall, connect their plug into a socket in the headlamp housing.

The lenses can be replaced seperately from the rear of the housing/reflector for when you eventually get too many rock chips, sand pitting and general poor clarity to be efficient light-casters, but the lenses aren't cheap. I suggest getting a spare pair of lenses soon so that you can ensure you have spares should some road debri hop in front of the car and mash your expensive headlamps.
The lenses are probably not cheap over there but it depends on your definition of cheap over here.
https://www.autohausaz.com/search/p...73&[email protected]&[email protected]

I have bought them and they are OE Bosch.
Thanks a lot for the info. Will be installing them tomorrow.
Post a pic when you get them installed.
The lenses are probably not cheap over there but it depends on your definition of cheap over here.
https://www.autohausaz.com/search/p...73&[email protected]&[email protected]

I have bought them and they are OE Bosch.
Fantastic price there Rowdie, wonder if one of the main Bosch or Benz warehouses liquidated inventory to get it that low. Best to act now while supplies last and such. I plan to buy 2 pairs. :)
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I am happy with the exterior now......

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Looks like a different vehicle. I didn't think I would like the wheels on it but I do.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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