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99-90 US front

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===Headlamps===
There are 4 headlamps. Size 5 3/4" (5.75"), which is a standard headlamp size produced by a number of manufacturers. The bulb type is H4, one in each lamp. If you want the original look, you should get headlamps with curved glass (not flat). Remember that the headlamps used in the US, are a type called sealed-beam. These are not E-approved, and will therefore not be legal for road-use in most european countries. If you're in doubt, you should therefore check with the proper authorities what kind of headlamps you need.
===Headlamp housing===
There's one headlamp housing on each side. Each of these holds 2 headlamps.
 
===Headlamp rings===
Each lamp are held in place in the housing by a metal ring. There should be 4 of these.
===Chrome trim===
There are thin pieces of chrome trim surrounding the grille and bezels, in total 7 pieces.
==Replacing the headlamps and grille==
Once you've got the parts ready, this should be a quick job. This is how you replace the standard rectangular lamps with the US lamps:
Remember that * Unmount the bezels* Unmount the grille* Disconnect and unmount the headlamps used in * Put bulbs into the US, are a type called sealed-beam4 round headlamps* Connect the round headlamps to the connectors inside the housing and attach headlamps to their housing using the headlamp rings. These are not E-approved* Install the housing with headlamps on each side of the car, and will therefore not attach wire on the back of the housing. Note: The headlamp with 2 wires attached to it is supposed to be legal the one closest to the cars center, that goes for roadthe headlights on both sides of the car.* Install the grille* Install the bezels* Test the lights. With the low-beam lights on, only the two outer headlights should be in use . When high-beam is switched on, all 4 headlights should be in most european countriesuse. If you're in doubtthis is the case, you should therefore check with the proper authorities what kind of headlamps you need.'ve got it right!
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