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Eclipse Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your Eclipse

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Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
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Why do it

Black housings change the look of the whole front of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Remove the bolts

    • Undo the 3 10mm bolts.
    Watch this step (Spyder, on a 2000-2005 Eclipse) (0:28–0:42)

  2. Pull the light

    • Unplug it and take it out.
    Watch this step (0:42–0:51)

  3. Prep the new light

    • Set the beam adjuster.
    Watch this step (0:51–1:05)

  4. Fit the new light

    • Plug it in and seat it.
    Watch this step (1:05–1:18)

  5. Reinstall the bolts

    • Tighten the bolts.
    Watch this step (1:18–2:36)

  6. Remove the front bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (Autocity, on a 2006-2012 Eclipse) (1:14–3:51)

  7. Remove the stock light

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (3:51–5:36)

  8. Wire and fit the new light

    • Wire it up and fit it.
    Watch this step (5:36–12:27)

  9. Test it

    • Test the lights.
    Watch this step (12:27–14:05)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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