OEM HID install---UPDATED

RWLib3 · 03-21-2005, 07:19 PM

Well...I had an interesting ride home last night, because..well...it seems I had the projectors upside down! The light was UP! So I manually cranked the levels down so its wasn't so obvious.

So....I ripped the lights apart tonight. Here's how:

After baking at 350 for 5 minutes or so... Pulled everything apart.

Twist this knob

The knob has a post and ball at the end. Pull it all the way towards the center of the light and out.

On the front there are 2 white clips that hold the chrome reflectors in. Push the tabs up with a flathead and pull out.
left side

right side

Remove the 3 nuts (7mm) from around the projector. I used a pair of needlenose to loosen and then with a socket. The projector rests on 3 posts. I removed them with the needlenose.

There is no easy way to mount the projector without destroying either the projector or the shroud...so I chose some galvanized wire to strap the projector to the shroud. (flame away)

Only 1 tab on the projector was even close to a mounting point, so I bent & molded it to get a solid mounting point.

Heres the #8 x1/2" screw that holds the tab in place

And the wiring holding the top

Put eveything back together in the order removed.

I used some wire to mount the ballast to the bottom of the headlight

And some silicone to seal the 9006 connector from the ballast into the housing.

I'm going outside right now to put the headlights back in place. Phew....=)

RWLib3 · 03-21-2005, 07:20 PM

http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/threa...4.phtml#501532

banana s4 · 03-21-2005, 07:32 PM

RWLib3 · 03-21-2005, 07:34 PM

The Halogen projector is opposite, and looking at the post points compared to the projector, they were close, thats why I figured it was right. NOPE!! Upside down! DOH!

a_o_smith · 03-21-2005, 07:38 PM

4Driver4 · 03-21-2005, 07:38 PM

RWLib3 · 03-21-2005, 08:16 PM

The 1 wire holds it nice and snug. I didnt want it bouncing around...and I didnt think duct tape was appropriate =) lol

RWLib3 · 03-21-2005, 08:22 PM

looks B E A utiful! I dont have a wall to post a good pic of the cutoff. I'll have to do that tomorrow. Now its time to warm up and go dream up my next mod...PSK Rear Sway from Boston Driver?!?! hmmmmmm...

a_o_smith · 03-22-2005, 05:55 AM

TeddyBGame · 03-22-2005, 06:15 AM

1) do the OEM HID projectors line up with the 3 mounting holes from the halogen reflectors? It appears that they are not...which was my original prognosis from 2 years ago.

2) Could you have borrowed some of the mount points from the halogen reflector/part to make it a better fit?

Keep us posted on the long-term viability of this project.

Very creative. Luckily, all of that "chicken wire" can be hidden inside the housing. Ha! Just kidding.

-ted

03-21-2005, 07:19 PM	#1
RWLib3 New Member Account #: 79099 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 312	OEM HID install---UPDATED Well...I had an interesting ride home last night, because..well...it seems I had the projectors upside down! The light was UP! So I manually cranked the levels down so its wasn't so obvious. So....I ripped the lights apart tonight. Here's how: After baking at 350 for 5 minutes or so... Pulled everything apart. Twist this knob The knob has a post and ball at the end. Pull it all the way towards the center of the light and out. On the front there are 2 white clips that hold the chrome reflectors in. Push the tabs up with a flathead and pull out. left side right side Remove the 3 nuts (7mm) from around the projector. I used a pair of needlenose to loosen and then with a socket. The projector rests on 3 posts. I removed them with the needlenose. There is no easy way to mount the projector without destroying either the projector or the shroud...so I chose some galvanized wire to strap the projector to the shroud. (flame away) Only 1 tab on the projector was even close to a mounting point, so I bent & molded it to get a solid mounting point. Heres the #8 x1/2" screw that holds the tab in place And the wiring holding the top Put eveything back together in the order removed. I used some wire to mount the ballast to the bottom of the headlight And some silicone to seal the 9006 connector from the ballast into the housing. I'm going outside right now to put the headlights back in place. Phew....=) __________________

03-21-2005, 07:20 PM	#2
RWLib3 New Member Account #: 79099 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 312	Original Post http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/threa...4.phtml#501532 __________________

03-21-2005, 07:32 PM	#3
banana s4 AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 89318 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,022	lol, for future reference, the projector shield should be on the BOTTOM, not top! __________________

03-21-2005, 07:34 PM	#4
RWLib3 New Member Account #: 79099 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 312	I know that now =) The Halogen projector is opposite, and looking at the post points compared to the projector, they were close, thats why I figured it was right. NOPE!! Upside down! DOH! __________________

03-21-2005, 07:38 PM	#6
4Driver4 Tech Guru Account #: 43812 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 27,918	Eh, live and learn. At least you have a good attitude about it, and took the time to document it. __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 1990 Coupe Q 1999 A6 Sedan Q 2.8 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata: Track beotch 1999 Chevy Suburban: the anti-earth :-( 1990 Nissan Pickup: Snow plow/garbage hauler 1981 VW Scirocco: the car I shouldn't own

03-21-2005, 07:38 PM	#5
a_o_smith AudiWorld Super User Account #: 73987 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,154	im not gonna flame you got ballz!...maybe one more wire holding the ballast in... __________________ Present: 2001 TT 225hp TQM, Valentine One, K40 laser diffuser, and an L7 in the trunk 2008 CBR600RR, Graffiti, integrated tail, F/E, PCIII & exhaust on the way Past: 2001 ming 2.8 >>[?] means i have no idea what im talking about >>My tech articles: tip recode for everyone, dissable running lights, O2 sensor replacement, Lemmiwinks explanation, TT sub install >Questions on theses? email me: aosmith@gmail >>pic poster >>>Manual Tranny Tips, TT Front Plate Removal >>>>Linkedin

03-21-2005, 08:16 PM	#7
RWLib3 New Member Account #: 79099 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 312	There is a space where the ballast is supposed to go... The 1 wire holds it nice and snug. I didnt want it bouncing around...and I didnt think duct tape was appropriate =) lol __________________

03-21-2005, 08:22 PM	#8
RWLib3 New Member Account #: 79099 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 312	Just came back in from reinstalling the lights.... looks B E A utiful! I dont have a wall to post a good pic of the cutoff. I'll have to do that tomorrow. Now its time to warm up and go dream up my next mod...PSK Rear Sway from Boston Driver?!?! hmmmmmm... __________________

03-22-2005, 05:55 AM	#9
a_o_smith AudiWorld Super User Account #: 73987 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 11,154	trust me duct tape makes a mess when heated up __________________ Present: 2001 TT 225hp TQM, Valentine One, K40 laser diffuser, and an L7 in the trunk 2008 CBR600RR, Graffiti, integrated tail, F/E, PCIII & exhaust on the way Past: 2001 ming 2.8 >>[?] means i have no idea what im talking about >>My tech articles: tip recode for everyone, dissable running lights, O2 sensor replacement, Lemmiwinks explanation, TT sub install >Questions on theses? email me: aosmith@gmail >>pic poster >>>Manual Tranny Tips, TT Front Plate Removal >>>>Linkedin

03-22-2005, 06:15 AM	#10
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	cool. Some questions... 1) do the OEM HID projectors line up with the 3 mounting holes from the halogen reflectors? It appears that they are not...which was my original prognosis from 2 years ago. 2) Could you have borrowed some of the mount points from the halogen reflector/part to make it a better fit? Keep us posted on the long-term viability of this project. Very creative. Luckily, all of that "chicken wire" can be hidden inside the housing. Ha! Just kidding. -ted __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

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