Fog lights: Replace Halogen With Xenon Bulb?

[Jerry S]

Can I replace the halogen fog light bulb with a Xenon bulb? (or other brighter light bulb) I have the Xenon headlights and when the fog lights are on they are not as bright (of course) since they're halogen. Any thoughts? Also, if I can, how in the world do I get to the bulb without dismantling the entire front end?

Thanks in advance.

Chili Red/Black Roof, 49k miles and going strong!

[smokey4]

There is no way around taking the bumper cover off. The lights have all have a screw holding them in place and the splash shield stops you from reaching under the bumper.

Taking the bumper off is a rather easy chore. One 8mm bolt in each wheelwell, 3 10mm bolts on the lower side, 2 Phillips screws on the lower side and 2 torx (think they're 20's but could be 25's) inside the hood. Disconnect the 3 lights (sidemarker, turn and fog) on each corner of the cover and the temp sensor driver’s side and she's off!


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[grimone]

Thats not the recommended method. Bentley manual says to just unclip the fendor liner and the bulb access is right there. Its an H11

You cannot change to Xenons, they require a ballast. Not only that but see http://danielsternlighting.com. Xenons are inherently not right for FOGS.

If you want more light for FOGS (and the H11s are pathetic) add a pair of fogs to the lower grille. Check out the ALta lightbar and add whatever fogs you want!