trinydex
08-27-2006, 05:08 PM
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=176039
I don’t know about you, but I do a lot of driving. The low beams on a standard EVO are a bit lacking. The high beams are great. This is how to convert you EVO to HID low beams.
this kit is the Xelux 9006 HID Conversion
Tools needed are basic. Strait screw driver, Phillips screw driver, 10mm socket, 12mm socket, medium length extension, and a small ratchet.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture001.jpg
Open hood to let the beast breath.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture002.jpg
Remove this 10mm bolt. This gets this little clip thingy off.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture003.jpg
Remove the 12 locks around the front base of the plastic under guard the car. Remove the two 10mm bolts in the front fascia. This is one of the bolts in both wheel wells and remove also the 2 locks in both wheel well that will need to be removed to remove the front fascia. This pic is in the drivers side wheel well.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture004.jpg
With all fasteners removed, pull down firmly to pop out this little pin here.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture006.jpg
Here is what the old head lights looked like.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture007.jpg
Same. Blah.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture008.jpg
Gently remove front piece.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture012.jpg
To make wiring a bit easier on passenger side, remove two bolts holding overflow reservoir and move it out of the way.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture013.jpg
To remove headlamps, remove this one lock to expose bolt holding on to lamp assembly. It hides behind this plastic panel.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture014.jpg
There it is.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture015.jpg
Next remove these two bolts
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture016.jpg
And this one bolt too.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture019.jpg
Please take note, these are bit different from one to another, especially that black one. It has different threads. (No the Micro stubby was not used for any part of this.)
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture017.jpg
Here is the drivers side lamp removed.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture018.jpg
This is the lamp itself. Remove low beam bulb and replace with new one. Make sure you do not touch these things. They can only go in one way.
Once you have both lamp assemblies out, you need to place the ballast and igniters for each unit. I found a suitable place one the frame rail.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture021.jpg
Here is the ballasts and igniters.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture025.jpg
Hmm decisions, will this work here? Yep, you need to pop the oil cooler out of the way by moving the support brackets. You need a 12mm socket here, just drop it down out of the way. This way you can gain access for drilling three small holes.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture028.jpg
Make sure you dont bend the cooling fins.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture029.jpg
There we go.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture027.jpg
I decided on some self tapping bolts. I did use a slightly bigger bit than the one showed here.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture031.jpg
Drill some small holes for mounting new parts. I would also recommend taking some primer on a little brush to treat the inside of the holes. Here is the passenger side all buttoned up. Looks like it belongs there.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture032.jpg
Another look
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture033.jpg
If you can see beyond the glare from my head, this is the driver’s side. You need to move the pump unit for the ACD out of the way to gain access for drilling again. A couple small bolts, and gently move it to the side.
Here you go.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture033.jpg
The wiring is very self explanatory. Plug and play. No splicing of anything. Clean clean clean.
Plug everything in and reverse your steps to install lamps and fascia. Don’t forget the bolts in the right spots.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture035.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture036.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture037.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture038.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture039.jpg
Sorry these are a little dark. Very bright. Very Blue. This really did the trick.
I don’t know about you, but I do a lot of driving. The low beams on a standard EVO are a bit lacking. The high beams are great. This is how to convert you EVO to HID low beams.
this kit is the Xelux 9006 HID Conversion
Tools needed are basic. Strait screw driver, Phillips screw driver, 10mm socket, 12mm socket, medium length extension, and a small ratchet.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture001.jpg
Open hood to let the beast breath.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture002.jpg
Remove this 10mm bolt. This gets this little clip thingy off.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture003.jpg
Remove the 12 locks around the front base of the plastic under guard the car. Remove the two 10mm bolts in the front fascia. This is one of the bolts in both wheel wells and remove also the 2 locks in both wheel well that will need to be removed to remove the front fascia. This pic is in the drivers side wheel well.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture004.jpg
With all fasteners removed, pull down firmly to pop out this little pin here.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture006.jpg
Here is what the old head lights looked like.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture007.jpg
Same. Blah.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture008.jpg
Gently remove front piece.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture012.jpg
To make wiring a bit easier on passenger side, remove two bolts holding overflow reservoir and move it out of the way.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture013.jpg
To remove headlamps, remove this one lock to expose bolt holding on to lamp assembly. It hides behind this plastic panel.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture014.jpg
There it is.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture015.jpg
Next remove these two bolts
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture016.jpg
And this one bolt too.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture019.jpg
Please take note, these are bit different from one to another, especially that black one. It has different threads. (No the Micro stubby was not used for any part of this.)
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture017.jpg
Here is the drivers side lamp removed.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture018.jpg
This is the lamp itself. Remove low beam bulb and replace with new one. Make sure you do not touch these things. They can only go in one way.
Once you have both lamp assemblies out, you need to place the ballast and igniters for each unit. I found a suitable place one the frame rail.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture021.jpg
Here is the ballasts and igniters.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture025.jpg
Hmm decisions, will this work here? Yep, you need to pop the oil cooler out of the way by moving the support brackets. You need a 12mm socket here, just drop it down out of the way. This way you can gain access for drilling three small holes.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture028.jpg
Make sure you dont bend the cooling fins.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture029.jpg
There we go.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture027.jpg
I decided on some self tapping bolts. I did use a slightly bigger bit than the one showed here.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture031.jpg
Drill some small holes for mounting new parts. I would also recommend taking some primer on a little brush to treat the inside of the holes. Here is the passenger side all buttoned up. Looks like it belongs there.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture032.jpg
Another look
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture033.jpg
If you can see beyond the glare from my head, this is the driver’s side. You need to move the pump unit for the ACD out of the way to gain access for drilling again. A couple small bolts, and gently move it to the side.
Here you go.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture033.jpg
The wiring is very self explanatory. Plug and play. No splicing of anything. Clean clean clean.
Plug everything in and reverse your steps to install lamps and fascia. Don’t forget the bolts in the right spots.
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture035.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture036.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture037.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture038.jpg
http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/Picture039.jpg
Sorry these are a little dark. Very bright. Very Blue. This really did the trick.