Fit a HID kit - Revision history

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2015-02-13T18:38:09Z

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	The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [[Fusebox]] under passenger side bonnet panel.		The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [[Fusebox]] under passenger side bonnet panel.

	[[image:~~FusesHID~~.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Fuses for HID upgrade]]		[[image:Fuses.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Fuses for HID upgrade]]

	[[image:s2fusebox.JPG\|thumb\|left\|S2 Fusebox]]		[[image:s2fusebox.JPG\|thumb\|left\|S2 Fusebox]]

Coen at 18:27, 13 February 2015

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Coen: /* Procedure */

2015-02-13T18:26:03Z

Procedure

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	The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [[Fusebox]] under passenger side bonnet panel.		The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [[Fusebox]] under passenger side bonnet panel.

			[[image:FusesHID.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Fuses for HID upgrade]]

			[[image:s2fusebox.JPG\|thumb\|left\|S2 Fusebox]]

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Coen: /* Procedure */

2015-02-13T18:11:55Z

Procedure

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	Replacing the sidelight bulbs is dead simple. The holder is fixed into the top side of the main beam light housing and you simply turn the sidelight bulb holder through 90 degrees, substitute the standard bulb with a direct LED replacement and refit.		Replacing the sidelight bulbs is dead simple. The holder is fixed into the top side of the main beam light housing and you simply turn the sidelight bulb holder through 90 degrees, substitute the standard bulb with a direct LED replacement and refit.

	The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [~~http://wiki.seloc.org/a/~~Fusebox ~~Fuses~~]under passenger side bonnet panel.		The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [[Fusebox]] under passenger side bonnet panel.

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Coen: /* Procedure */

2015-02-13T18:07:15Z

Procedure

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	Image:hid installation 6.jpg\|Note how the lugs on the bulb base locate in designated positions on the housing		Image:hid installation 6.jpg\|Note how the lugs on the bulb base locate in designated positions on the housing
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	Unplug, unclip and remove the existing dipped headlight bulb and install the HID bulb. I chose to do this first of all so that it’s safely stowed and kept clean whilst you’re sorting the cabling. Due to the lack of easy access, placing the HID tube into the holder is difficult, but be patient and avoid touching the bulb itself with fingers. (It can be cleaned with alcohol & lint-free cloth if accidental contact is made)		Unplug, unclip and remove the existing dipped headlight bulb and install the HID bulb. I chose to do this first of all so that it’s safely stowed and kept clean whilst you’re sorting the cabling. Due to the lack of easy access, placing the HID tube into the holder is difficult, but be patient and avoid touching the bulb itself with fingers. (It can be cleaned with alcohol & lint-free cloth if accidental contact is made).

	'''3. Trim grommet'''		'''3. Trim grommet'''
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	Thread all the appropriate connectors through the grommet (1) and refitting the grommet is best done by poking the whole thing through the hole in the clam and manipulating back into place from the inside of the arch. Attach the HID unit feeds to the original headlight bulb connectors (2) and tape them up for insulation and a little extra mechanical fastening (3). Tuck excess cable neatly away under the cable entry point away from the bulb housing and the hole for the glass fixing bolt (4)		Thread all the appropriate connectors through the grommet (1) and refitting the grommet is best done by poking the whole thing through the hole in the clam and manipulating back into place from the inside of the arch. Attach the HID unit feeds to the original headlight bulb connectors (2) and tape them up for insulation and a little extra mechanical fastening (3). Tuck excess cable neatly away under the cable entry point away from the bulb housing and the hole for the glass fixing bolt (4).

	(Note that the grommet supplied on the replacement HID bulb cables is not needed in this case. Either remove or carefully slide it up to the existing entry grommet as an extra drip-break)		(Note that the grommet supplied on the replacement HID bulb cables is not needed in this case. Either remove or carefully slide it up to the existing entry grommet as an extra drip-break).

	'''5. Power on test'''		'''5. Power on test'''
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	Replacing the sidelight bulbs is dead simple. The holder is fixed into the top side of the main beam light housing and you simply turn the sidelight bulb holder through 90 degrees, substitute the standard bulb with a direct LED replacement and refit		Replacing the sidelight bulbs is dead simple. The holder is fixed into the top side of the main beam light housing and you simply turn the sidelight bulb holder through 90 degrees, substitute the standard bulb with a direct LED replacement and refit.

	The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. Fuses under passenger side bonnet panel		The headlight fuse needs upgrading from 10A to 15A. Although the HIDs actually draw less power, they have a high power draw on startup. [http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Fusebox Fuses]under passenger side bonnet panel.

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Paulc: spelling

2012-01-11T22:07:53Z

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	'''1. [[Remove the headlamp cover]]'''		'''1. [[Remove the headlamp cover]]'''

	'''2. Fit new Xenon ~~bulbd~~'''		'''2. Fit new Xenon bulbs'''
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	Image:hid installation 6.jpg\|Note how the lugs on the bulb base locate in designated positions on the housing		Image:hid installation 6.jpg\|Note how the lugs on the bulb base locate in designated positions on the housing
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	==TUTORIAL: Fitting of £60 HID kit by steve1978.==		==TUTORIAL: Fitting of £60 HID kit by steve1978.==

irish at 22:06, 17 November 2009

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			[[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=232203&page=1]]

irish at 22:00, 17 November 2009

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			==TUTORIAL: Fitting of £60 HID kit by steve1978.==

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			Kit consists of:
			2 ballasts
			2 Bulbs
			all connections
			nuts and bolts
			cable ties.

			Other kit required.
			trolley jack
			flat head screw driver
			cross head screw driver
			electricians tape.

			Time taken approx 30 mins per light.

			Step1: Remove the wheel

			Step 2: Remove the 3 flat headed larger thumb screws. Now the light lense will come off

			Step 3: Back under the wheel remove the screws holding the wheel arch lining in place. when complete ease the lining out

			Step 4: On the top of the liner there is a void. this is where the ballast will be fitted (between the body and the lining), if you look through the bonnet vent you may just be able to see the location of the ballast.

			Step 5: Remove the existing light bulb and insert your new one, you may find it easier to remove the lighting unit, we did (3 cross headed screws on the inside of the arch). feed the cables through the hole and connect them up. there is only one possible way to connect them.

			Step 6: Insert the liner back in to the wheel arch and connect the lights back to the ballast, now test the lights. if all is working then reassemble

			Step 7 Stand back and be proud!

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Mr Wiki: How to fit a HID kit moved to Fit a HID kit: Fit a HID kit

2007-04-20T19:53:09Z

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Mr Wiki at 13:21, 17 April 2007

2007-04-17T13:21:23Z

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