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    Cool Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    Hi all,
    I currently have a 2009 Toyota Camry Grande. I want to upgrade the low beam headlight globes to an aftermarket (Phillips) type. Reason being i dont like the yellowish globe colour and they are not bright enough for me.

    The questions i have:
    1. what size/type is the factory grande globe i.e d1,d2 so on...
    2. how do you remove the factory globe, i know this sounds stupid but i tried to remove the globe a few days ago and that sucker is in good and tight. i pulled the dust boot off the back of the globe to expose the wires and the back of the globe but that was as far as i got. frustrating.

    basically all i really need is the globe size/type so i can order the globes and then perform a light spectrum test. if i can get someone to tell me how to remove the little buggers that is a bonus.

    thanks.

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    There are basically 2 main ways globes are held in.
    If the plug goes on the back in the same direction the globe is in, then there is normally a little wire clip you need to press in and push to the side, then the globe should come out.
    If the plug goes in at right angles to the direction of the globe, then you normally twist the globe about 1/8th of a turn, and it should come out.
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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    do you know what size the globe is?
    i didn't see a little wire clip like the old h4 globes used to use and i have tried twisting it but no luck.

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    Not sure about the camry but the aurion globes are a d4, pretty sure they are the same.

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    thanks for that but i need to be sure.
    i even rang hurstville toyota but all they could give me was a part number not the actual type.
    i am going to try and remove the globe again today, hopefully i dont break it. toyota said the globes retail for $348 each.

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    Have a quick google on how to remove D4's.
    Also, get your manual out, that should tell you how to remove them in the basic maintenance section.
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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    i have read through the manual, all it says reguarding the headlights is how to turn on/off, how to operate the auto function and if the globe fails to call the local toyota dealer.

    how do you know they are d4's?

    i thought being a toyota dedicated forum someone on here might actually know something about this particular toyota....

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    Toyota Camry specifications Grande auto

    even on the actual tmca site all it says is: headlight bulb type : halogen

    fail

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    I don't know they are D4's, but generally speaking the Aurion and Camry share lots of common parts.
    One website did mention somethig about a lever, and if you pull it too far, it prevents the bulb from coming out. You have to have it in the right position to remove the bulb.

    And something like this is too new for 99% of the people on this site.
    Whilst a few will have cars this new, they are the family car that gets driven from A to B, and all issues would be looked at during the service.
    Its also fairly uncommon for a headlight to blow in 2 years of being new.
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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    I understand it is fairly uncommon for a headlight to blow in the first 2 years. My headlights are not blown.
    im going to make a few calls tomorrow and hopefully i speak to somebody knowledgeable. i don't know why i bothered with this site.
    most people on here like shitters like cressidas and celicas. its no wonder they dont know the answer to this question.

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    Quote Originally Posted by stretch View Post
    i don't know why i bothered with this site.
    I don't know why I bothered to try and help you ?
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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    Quote Originally Posted by stretch View Post
    im going to make a few calls tomorrow and hopefully i speak to somebody knowledgeable. i don't know why i bothered with this site.
    most people on here like shitters like cressidas and celicas. its no wonder they dont know the answer to this question.



    LOL...nice attitude towards someone trying to help you.
    I was going to find out for sure on monday for you on the type of globe and tell you exactly how to do it and get pictures...but maybe if you are having trouble removing a headlight globe you probably shouldnt be working on a car yourself and should take it somewhere that can.


    Good Luck with your baller camry grande, im going back to working on my shitter hilux.

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    Default Re: Question About 2009 Toyota Camry Grande HIDs

    meh 10 chars
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