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306 viewsAnother view of the completed assembly. Notice that the bulb is on the inside of the rubber boot and that the bulb is still in the container. You don't want to expose the bulb until you absolutely have to, it must stay clean! You can use rubbing alcohol to wipe the bulb down if it gets dirty or you touch it -- oil from your skin is bad for the bulb!Feb 06, 2010
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306 viewsBoth wires installed and ready to go.Feb 06, 2010
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305 viewsMy kit came with holders that the wires clip into -- notice the orientation of the tang, it faces inside so it will lock in place.Feb 06, 2010
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310 viewsViewing inside after applying the RTV.Feb 06, 2010
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306 viewsWith the rubber cover turned inside-out, lift up the gasket and apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant a.k.a. RTV. This will insure a water-tight seal. Return the boot to its original state.Feb 06, 2010
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319 viewsHere's the rubber boot turned inside-out to get a better view of the inside of the gasket and the wires running through it.Feb 06, 2010
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334 viewsFor the particular bulbs that came in this kit (an early version), I had to cut the wires and then feed them through the gasket. I used butt connectors and high-quality crimpers (expensive) to secure the wires.Feb 06, 2010
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320 viewsThe interior.Feb 06, 2010
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361 viewsSeat the wiring gasket as so...pretty dang obvious. How it should look.Feb 06, 2010
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322 viewsFeed the harness through the rubber cup from the front side.Feb 06, 2010
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341 viewsTo hold the cover up while cutting, I used a 1/2" socket underneath. Use a very sharp Xacto blade and cut s-l-o-w-l-y and carefully.Feb 06, 2010
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321 viewsTo make a nice 7/8" circle use a compass and set it to 7/16" (about 11mm).Feb 06, 2010
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Through the rubber cover338 viewsThe following is the method I used on the left side after trying the right side by using the hard cover (described after this procedure). This is SO much easier to install and route wires, however, you MUST make sure you seal the gasket to the rubber boot so as to keep water out. I personally think this is the best way to do it with the kit I used.
I used a scrap piece of cardboard, cut in a 7/8" diameter circle, and traced the back side of the low beam rubber cover using a permanent marker.Feb 06, 2010
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278 viewsAfter - Low beams and fogs.Feb 06, 2010
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364 viewsXentec - The kit I used. Also, remove the DRL (Daytime Running Lights) relay, #173. It's located where the fuses are but a little deeper behind the dashboard -- it easily pulls straight out. Yes, you'll have to manually turn on your lights when you drive now. You can drive with the relay intact and the lights will come one (well, ours did), but the HIDs are getting a reduced voltage and may not turn on, they could even turn off while driving due to the reduced voltage feeding them. By removing the relay you insure that they get full voltage when you turn on the headlights.Feb 06, 2010
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279 viewsAfter - Low beams and fogs, standing next to the B-pillar and looking forward.Feb 06, 2010
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271 viewsAfter - Low beams.Feb 06, 2010
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273 viewsAfter - Standing next to the B-pillar and looking forward.Feb 06, 2010
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284 viewsAfter - Low beams.Feb 06, 2010
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270 viewsBefore - Low beams and fogs, facing vehicle.Feb 06, 2010
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