DIY Angel Eyes E46

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Finally today I am free to post up the DIY for all u guy out there who is interested in DIY ur own angel eyes. Just follow my easy to follow step by step installation and you will be very satisfied with your job...1. check the components needed before you start.- 2 sets of angel eyes CCFL (1 headlamp ring & 1 highbeam ring)- 2 ballast version 2.1 model F12-318-2BM- 8 clips (2 for each ring)http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/4948/partset8.jpg2. Remove the lower eye lid. No tool is required. Only need you muscle powerhttp://img338.imageshack.us/img338/8376/01aax9.jpgRemove from herehttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/9150/01bwy9.jpgEasy removal just remove half way3. Now remove the rubber seal. Do Not remove the whole lamp.http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/9356/02qw6.jpgIt is just a snap on4. Remove the clear headlamp coverhttp://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6804/03alx7.jpgFirst release the the tab on tophttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/776/03bxb9.jpgThen bottom and inside. Then just pull out the plastic cover.5. Remove the plastic projector coverhttp://img381.imageshack.us/img381/3599/04afx6.jpghttp://img191.imageshack.us/img191/7581/04bbe8.jpg6. Locate the daytime running light locationhttp://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2236/05zh1.jpgIt is located within the headlamp upper cornerhttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/2193/06asp8.jpgremove the small bulbhttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/1198/06bma4.jpgThe bulb connector looks like 2 clips make sure you get the polarity correct else the CCFL will not work. Compare it against the wires behind it is the same colour.http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/1254/06ccu1.jpgThe ballast inverter have 2 splice connector to the daytime running lighthttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/7920/06dbj9.jpgMake sure the polarity is correct. Anyway it is not going to explode if you connect it wrongly, it just wouldn't work and your OBC will display error7. Prepare the CCFL angel eyeshttp://img381.imageshack.us/img381/636/07ayv9.jpgInsert the clips from the top of the CCFLhttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/6576/07biu9.jpgTwist it inward 90 degree careful not to break the bridge and slide it towards the sidehttp://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4436/07cce4.jpgYou should have 2 clips on each CCFL angel eyes8. Locate the top flat area of the chrome reflectorhttp://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8479/08adb9.jpgClip the angel eyes to ithttp://img381.imageshack.us/img381/5463/08bdb2.jpgBecareful the angel eyes do not interfere with the moving of projectorhttp://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4279/08crq4.jpgRun the wiring to the lower bottom corner of the highbeam side. fix the ballast there. 9. Connect the CCFL angel eyes connector to the ballast. http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2956/09ak1.jpgFinal test it before installing back the cover.10. Install back everything to it original state.http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/820/10vr1.jpgPresto all done within 15 minutes...... easy lehComparison before and afterhttp://img394.imageshack.us/img394/6076/normalax7.jpgNormal daytime running lights pic taken at nighthttp://img191.imageshack.us/img191/903/ccflzx0.jpgCCFL angel eyes pic taken in broad daylight 7000K cun.........fast & furious
 
Excellent work! Just what I need. Planning to get a set in the coming weeks and I can save some $$$ by following your instructions. :D
 
And yes forget to add total cost is RM300.00 excluding my own DIY charges hhihihihi

fast & furious
 
Andrew, glad to see you here too hehe..ya, probably E46 FL will work the same way. Give yourself a try bro.
 
vic,
installed it already..
but got someone to do it for me..:)
kekekek..thanks..the product is perfect!
 
Great help......Thanks for this post......planning to get my eyes soon and will definitely DIY.......Cheers mate
 
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