Hi, Collin with Diode Dynamics. Today we're going to be going over and showing you how
to install our new Elite Series fog lamps on this 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler.
Our Elite Series fog lamps were designed to be the first OE style fog lamp that provides
a true upgrade in performance while also giving your Wrangler a more modern and aggressive look
compared to your factory chrome reflector housings. Our Elite Series fog lamps are
the widest aftermarket fog lamps on the market. What really sets these lamps apart
is the patent-pending optic which delivers an extremely sharp cutoff that meets SAE F3 standards
and features a unique BMW style color banding. When you combine this with the multi-die
automotive emitters inside, Elite Series fog lamps provide a significant increase in output over
your factory lamps. Our Elite Series fog lamps are available in two different color options:
a 6000k cool white and a 3000k selective yellow. And, all Elite Series fog lamps come standard with
a distinctive amber backlight. This gives you an additional accent light along with the main
beam for a unique modern look. You'll notice that our Elite Series fog lamps are constructed using
OEM grade materials including: a precision aluminum casting, a UV coated outer lens,
and a copper PCB inside. We're proud to say that these lamps are not imported! Unlike other options
on the market these were designed, tested, and assembled right here in St. Louis, Missouri
and are backed with an industry-leading eight-year warranty. Whether you get our
Elite Series lamps for the plastic or steel bumper option, our engineers CAD designed
these to be a direct bolt-on plug-and-play fitment with integrated aiming adjustment,
and no assembly or modification required. And we'll show you how to get them installed now.
We're starting our installation on the driver's side of the vehicle, and we're going to grab a
plastic trim removal tool to remove five plastic push clips to gain access to the
back of the factory fog lamp. The five clips we'll be removing are here, here, here, here, and here.
You might notice that this wrangler is modified, so it might be missing some pieces
that your wrangler has, but our main goal is to remove this panel from the back of the bumper.
And there is a sixth clip underneath that you can get away without removing
however we're going to remove it just so we can give you a little bit better view.
Once you have access to the back of the bumper, we can disconnect our factory fog light harness
and grab a seven millimeter socket to remove four screws holding on the factory fog
lamp to the bumper. It may also help to have an extension on your ratchet for this part.
With those taken out, we can remove our factory fog lamp. Now we can grab our Elite Series fog
lamp and install it on the vehicle using the same four screws that held on our factory lamp.
Now we can grab our provided adapter harness and plug the DT connector into the back of the Elite
Series. Then we can plug the other end into the factory fog light harness. If it doesn't
turn on don't worry just flip the connector 180 degrees. If you have a small enough Phillips head
screwdriver, you can use that to make your final aiming adjustments. Because there is limited space
though you may need to use a small ratchet with a bit driver and Phillips head bit to reach the
adjustment screw. Now we can route our backlight wiring to a 12-volt fused source. There's plenty
of different places around the vehicle that we can tap to, but for our application we're going
to be tapping it to the side marker. To gain access the back of our side marker we'll be
removing two plastic push clips here and here, and then two eight millimeter screws here and here.
Then we can peel the fender liner back.
Once we're in here we'll find our white and brown power wire, that's what we'll be tapping to.
Now we can clamp our T-tap over our wire and then secure it using a pair of needle nose pliers.
With that tapped we can plug in our spade connector and then test our backlight.
Now you can secure up any excess wiring away from any hot or moving parts.
Since we tapped our backlight wire to our side marker, and we wanted everything to be hidden, we
ran our wiring up behind this trim piece and into the back of the fender. With the driver's side
installed we can put everything back together by reversing the same steps we used to take it apart
and then repeat the process on the passenger side. With our Elite Series fog lamps installed not only
will you benefit from the increase in performance, but you'll also have a new aggressive style to
your Wrangler. If you're looking to pick up a pair of Elite Series fog lamps for your vehicle,
or any of our other products, visit our website at diodedynamics.com or use our dealer locator
tool to find a dealer near you. If you're looking to stay up to date on any of our new
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