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tC Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your tC

Pick your year to see what fits.

This page covers the US tC.

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. Get the car ready

    • Open the front of the car.
    Watch this step (X-tune, on a 2005-2007 tC) (0:36–1:59)

  2. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (1:59–4:00)

  3. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (4:00–4:54)

  4. Test the lights

    • Test every function.
    Watch this step (7:35–8:23)

  5. Remove the bumper

    • Take off the bumper cover.
    Watch this step (Spyder, on a 2008-2010 tC) (0:00–1:15)

  6. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (1:15–2:00)

  7. Move the parts

    • Move the hardware to the new light.
    Watch this step (2:00–2:40)

  8. Fit the new headlight

    • Plug in the new light and bolt it in.
    Watch this step (2:40–4:24)

  9. Reassemble and test

    • Refit the bumper and test the lights.
    Watch this step (4:24–5:50)

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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