HID replacement question

[jdombrowki21]

I am trying to replace my factory HID's in my 2016 Yukon Denali, and I am not sure from what I have read exactly how they come out. Do they twist out? Pull straight out? do I have to remove the housing? (I hope not) Thanks!!!

 

[NathanJax]

This will kind of help you...

 

[jdombrowki21]

I have watched this before, so the factory HID's come out the same way as Halogens? Not trying to be a smart a$$

 

[CMoore711]

I have watched this before, so the factory HID's come out the same way as Halogens? Not trying to be a smart a$$

No they do not (not smart ass at all), because I didn't learn the answer to your question until I did it myself.

You can use the above video and all is the same to get access to the low and high beam bulbs, but in the video above the low beams are not factory HID's. Actually removing the factory D3S HID bulb is a little different process.

So the socket of the bulb has a white twist lock collar on it with tabs on either side, the tabs are there to just assist with being able to twist the collar. The collar is some what of a circular U Shape, and you have to twist it loose(to the left) then pull up on it to remove it, once this is removed the stock D3S bulb will come out of the socket (the bulb may come out without the white collar being completely removed, but it will for sure be loose), you can now un plug the D3S HID ignitor plug. Connect the new D3S bulb to the HID ignitor plug, you will then line up the tabs on the base of the bulb with the back of the socket. This is when it gets tough only because it's a tight squeeze. At this point you'll need to use 1 hand to hold the bulb in place and sit flush into the socket, while you use the other hand to push down and then twist the white plastic locking collar back on. Once on twist right to tighten up and you are done.

Use gloves and avoid any skin contact to any of the glass on the HID bulb, wiping the new bulbs down with alcohol swabs before install to ensure they're completely clean isn't a bad idea either.

Hope this helps.

 

[jdombrowki21]

Omg thank you so much for this!

 

[jdombrowki21]

Sorry but, this is the white tab correct?

 

[CMoore711]

Yes. That whole white ring twists loose in order to allow the bulb to be removed.

 

[jdombrowki21]

Thank you

 

[jdombrowki21]

Still can't get my hand in there to change out the darn bulb ugh any tips?

 

[CMoore711]

Yeah it's a tight space in there. I had a hard time as well, spent more time trying to get the bulbs out than I did removing and reinstalling the air intake box!

If you're having a hard time twisting loose the white plastic ring, maybe try putting a flat head screw driver in there on the tab and prying upwards on the tab I had to do this on the passenger side ring to initially loosen it up, then I was able to twist it the rest of the way off with my hand.

 

[jdombrowki21]

Yeah it's a tight space in there. I had a hard time as well, spent more time trying to get the bulbs out than I did removing and reinstalling the air intake box!

If you're having a hard time twisting loose the white plastic ring, maybe try putting a flat head screw driver in there on the tab and prying upwards on the tab I had to do this on the passenger side ring to initially loosen it up, then I was able to twist it the rest of the way off with my hand.

Thanks I'll give that a try

 

[SARNCAN]

Thanks I'll give that a try

I used pliers to twist the ring,,

Replaced mine with this set, and it is better than the Osram in term of colour, beam sharpness, and clarity

https://www.powerbulbs.com/eu/product/philips-xenon-whitevision-gen2-d3s-single

 

[jdombrowki21]

I got these..... if I can get them in smh

 

[jeffbco]

I got these..... if I can get them in smh

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Too blue for me - I prefer color in the range of 4800 to 5000 - anything above 5000 starts to get a violet hue.

 

[jdombrowki21]

When I read reviews says closer to 5500, more white then blue

 

[SARNCAN]

I got these..... if I can get them in smh

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Be aware that 7000k is too blue

Usually HID range is from 4300k-less than 6000k
4300k is yellowish, and the 6000k is blueish as LEDs
5000-5500k is normal white

 

[jeffbco]

I was just going by the description - "7000K cool blue". I've had good experience with both Osram and Philips but I always saw a hint of blue at 5000 and above.

 

[CMoore711]

All the videos and reviews of the OSRAM CBB are closer to 5500-6000K max. The type of projector can affect light output, intensity, and cut-off as well.

I have a feeling the OEM projectors in our GM SUV’s aren’t considered “top performers” in the HID projector game.

 

[jdombrowki21]

I agree 100% with you

 

[SARNCAN]

All the videos and reviews of the OSRAM CBB are closer to 5500-6000K max. The type of projector can affect light output, intensity, and cut-off as well.

I have a feeling the OEM projectors in our GM SUV’s aren’t considered “top performers” in the HID projector game.

They are not actually!

I know a lot of friends who have HID or halogen in their Tahoes/Yukons and they replaced them with third party projection lenses (Hella to be more specific “Hella is a German Brand”) and the result is outstanding and phenomenal !

Check the projection at the attached image (not a GM car here)