Installation of HID conversion kit
I wanted factory look(color of light) therefore went with Pure white 4300K bulbs.
Besides,the higher number 5000k and Up the less actual light output.
Warning Cancelers(sold separately)Highly recommended to avoid error messages & flickering.
Particular Kit I bought($98.59) not the cheapest online,but main reasoning was
they give Life Time Warranty on entire kit,German made Bulbs & Free Shipping.
Proper way for bulb change requires to much of disassembling nearly half of face of the car
who wants all that for just a bulb change?lol
Here is what I've done step by step:
1. Dislodge coolant tank by loosening plastic fastner on the back Top of it
then lift carefully Up and move it aside.
That will give much better access to the back of the headlight (driver side).
2.Remove back covers of headlight assy on both sides and original light bulbs
awkward,but still worth it V.S. proper MB way.
A hole must be made in assy's back cover
since there is no way to fit all wires, ballast and warning canceller inside head light.
Conversion Kit (atleast mine) came with nice grommet for such hole to fit wiring thru.
3.Take Off locking brackets from removed bulbs(it will slide off, but tight I used flat had screwdriver)
you will need them for new HID bulbs.
4.Have drill with large drill bit to drill holes in both back covers.
where I drilled mine see pic's.
I used rotary tool to expand hole just big enough so largest connector can go thru,
after that carefully shaped hole so grommet will fit snugly in it.
(Grommet is of soft rubber and it's easy to pull OUT & put back IN contact ends of
cable after HID bulb put in locking bracket & grommet put in place of back cover).
5.Use supplied diagram to connect whole set & test your head lights( I did just in case ).
6.Take removed earlier off original bulbs locking brackets and put 'em on sockets of new HID bulbs
/ be careful NOT to touch glass,fingerprint oil will shorten lifespan of bulb
causing to burn prematurely/
7.Install new bulbs back in assembly.
Make sure no children or women around , because this step WILL produce mentioning
of every possible way for intimate relation you would like to have
with MB designers,bulbs etc etc LOL
Connect all cables and close back covers.
8.Kit's harness is rather comfy long , so this will give you room to get creative
where to mount ballast and warning canceler.
I wanted to avoid rattling from road & engine vibrations & to have an easy access
(in case of replacement) so just "bundled" all neatly together and criss-cross zip tied.
9.Passenger side - simply put on top of two wire bundles which are coming from
the top of the fender next to SBC
and zip tied right to them.(see pictures)
Driver side - pretty much symmetrically next to coolant tank(don't forget to return it to it's rightful spot),
not enough room there to place my "bundle" flat
had to put it sideways in-between wires and zip tied to them.(see pictures)
Total Time of installation: 2.5 hours ( with smoke/beer breaks and yaking with buddy)
Tools & supplies used:
Flathead and Phillips screwdrivers,
Drill, Rotary Tool and Zip Ties,6pk of Samuel Adams ,Marlboro Special Blend Gold 100's, ashtray.
(was out of black zip ties so pic's look tacky I promise to replace 'em LOL)