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Sirwestofash · 07-26-2013, 08:47 PM

I took the front bumper off today, and disconnected the four bolts that kept the headlights locked in place. Long story short. After that i'm at a complete loss as to how to disconnect the headlight entirely from the car. Seeing as how i have to place my headlight into the oven to dissolve the glue and reseal it after i fix my headlight.

There are wires that have no ends or beginnings. They go into the headlight housing itself and i'm unaware as to what i must do to disconnect these wires. Can anyone post some youtube videos or guides? If these still lack the answers to my questions i'll post some videos and photos of what i'm dealing with tomorrow. PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!!

No smart ass or trolling comments please. I just need help with my first DIY fix on my car.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-26-2013, 10:08 PM

There is only one connector in the headlight to remove to get the halo out with the lens if that is what you need to know.

marine_142 · 07-27-2013, 08:02 AM

i found this : not sure if it's what ya want:

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-27-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirwestofash

How do i remove that? My headlights are halos/HID's.

Here you go,

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 07-27-2013, 09:43 AM

OK first you have non RS headlights, and the 2 wires you have there are to what ? some after market Halo's in the headlight? all the wires do is power and ground what ever is in the headlight, you can cut or disconnect the wires at the second side, looked like they went to some box.

Sirwestofash · 07-27-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

OK first you have non RS headlights, and the 2 wires you have there are to what ? some after market Halo's in the headlight? all the wires do is power and ground what ever is in the headlight, you can cut or disconnect the wires at the second side, looked like they went to some box.

They go into a controller box because i have color changing halos. Okay. So I can splice the wires and there wouldn't be any problems???? Yeah, I'm aware they are non-rs headlights. I retrofitted them with aftermarket HID's and halos.

sene · 07-27-2013, 11:43 AM

Looks like you have color shift halos that plug into a rgb controller. If I remember correctly from when I've done this install, the wires are just wrapped a around a screw in the controller. Loosen and remove.

Sirwestofash · 07-27-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sene

Looks like you have color shift halos that plug into a rgb controller. If I remember correctly from when I've done this install, the wires are just wrapped a around a screw in the controller. Loosen and remove.

Okay, but will it affect the headlights when i put the headlight and the wire into the oven at 350 degrees. If the wire is still attached? OR do you guys think it would be fine to splice the wire and just reattach it with some black electrical tape?

Sirwestofash · 07-28-2013, 12:00 PM

bump

MackMan · 07-28-2013, 07:43 PM

I wouldn't think the wire would melt in the oven cause it's not in there long enough. My RS headlights have the stock wiring in it when I baked it and they're fine. Heat those bad boys up, split them open, and remove the halos.. or whatever you're trying to do with these.

If you do cut the wire and splice it, it's always a good practice to solder the wires for a good strong connection. Electrical tape doesn't always keep a strong connection for the wires.

Speaking from experience... if you can solder, solder.

07-26-2013, 08:47 PM	#1
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	How to remove halos?? I took the front bumper off today, and disconnected the four bolts that kept the headlights locked in place. Long story short. After that i'm at a complete loss as to how to disconnect the headlight entirely from the car. Seeing as how i have to place my headlight into the oven to dissolve the glue and reseal it after i fix my headlight. There are wires that have no ends or beginnings. They go into the headlight housing itself and i'm unaware as to what i must do to disconnect these wires. Can anyone post some youtube videos or guides? If these still lack the answers to my questions i'll post some videos and photos of what i'm dealing with tomorrow. PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!! No smart ass or trolling comments please. I just need help with my first DIY fix on my car. __________________

07-28-2013, 12:00 PM	#9
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	bump __________________

07-26-2013, 10:08 PM	#2
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	There is only one connector in the headlight to remove to get the halo out with the lens if that is what you need to know.

07-27-2013, 09:43 AM	#5
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	OK first you have non RS headlights, and the 2 wires you have there are to what ? some after market Halo's in the headlight? all the wires do is power and ground what ever is in the headlight, you can cut or disconnect the wires at the second side, looked like they went to some box.

07-27-2013, 11:43 AM	#7
sene Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 918	Looks like you have color shift halos that plug into a rgb controller. If I remember correctly from when I've done this install, the wires are just wrapped a around a screw in the controller. Loosen and remove.

07-28-2013, 07:43 PM	#10
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	I wouldn't think the wire would melt in the oven cause it's not in there long enough. My RS headlights have the stock wiring in it when I baked it and they're fine. Heat those bad boys up, split them open, and remove the halos.. or whatever you're trying to do with these. If you do cut the wire and splice it, it's always a good practice to solder the wires for a good strong connection. Electrical tape doesn't always keep a strong connection for the wires. Speaking from experience... if you can solder, solder.