I got a set of bB headlamps recently. I tried to search for some sort of DIY guide to help, but couldn't find anything. With help, here and there, I got them installed today.
I used this thread to help remove the front bumper.
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/view...bumper+removal
First thing to deal with was the sockets. (credit goes to
zerocool )
For the turn signal /parking light, I got these 7443 socket-pigtails from autolumination.com.
To get them to fit, I simply had to file down one of the larger tabs. Again, it was the wider tab. You can get an idea from the pic.
To align it, I just used a magic marker...
Makes it easy to remove.
For the city light slot, I used old sidemarker sockets from a 91 Honda Civic. A lot of Hondas/Acuras use them. They fit like a champ!
To wire those up, I simply used some slide on terminals and crimped some wire to them. (I should have got a pic)
For wiring, here's is how my xB was set up..
Passenger side:
White = Ground. I hooked this up to the green wire on the 7443 socket.
Green/Orange = Parking Light. I hooked this up to the black wire on the 7443 socket.
Green/Yellow = Flasher. I hooked this up to the white wire on the 7443 socket.
Drivers Side:
White = Ground. I hooked this up to the green wire on the 7443 socket.
Solid Green = Parking Light. I hooked this up to the black wire on the 7443 socket.
Green/Black = Flasher. I hooked this up to the white wire on the 7443 socket.
For the city lights, I opted to use them as parking lights as well. I simply tapped into the green and black wires of the 7443 sockets, then hooked them up the the sockets for the city lights.
I really LOVE the way these headlights fit!!
FLUSH!!
Hopefully this helps someone.
