Thursday, December 1, 2011
BMW Z3/Coupe Projector Lighting System Installation Instructions
These instructions will walk you through the few steps required to install the system. Note that this system is compatible with all versions of the Z3, Z3 Coupe and M Roadster or M Coupe, regardless of model year or headlight variation.
The kit is very easy to install. But you must take your time. It is suggested that you wear eye protection when installing the system if your product is fitted with the optional DDE Lightning Plus™rings. All fluorescent lamps contain small amounts of the element Mercury. If you break a ring do not blow the debris away or inhale the powder. Wipe up any debris with a damp paper towel and dispose of it. Handle the rings with care until they are installed inside of the bezel of the headlights and they will provide years of trouble free operation. Lamps can last for over 100,000 hours of operation.
Kit Contents
Each system contains different contents based on the options. This means that you may have components in the kit left over that do not apply to your option level. If you follow the installation instructions and have left over supplies, DON’T PANIC. It’s just easier, and therefore cheaper for everyone, to use one common hardware supply kit.
These are the contents of the ProjectorZ Lighting System: 2 pairs of preassembled Hella lamps and internal mounting brackets, 4 bezel assemblies with pre-mounted CNC machined trim rings, 2 Plug–, n-Play wiring harnesses
For systems also equipped with the optional DDE Lightning Plus™System: DDE Lightning Plus™Halos (pre-installed), pre-mounted power supplies, wiring harness, hardware kit.
Installation Procedure
Remove the 4, 8mm screws securing your headlight to the car. Pull light forward to access and remove the low, high and parking lamp connections. The entire installation can be done by removing only the rear portion of the headlight. Removing the front cover will make it easier to position components. But the entire job can be accomplished from the back side. This will alleviate having to remove the clear front cover.
Begin by removing all bulbs, gaskets and other items that cannot accept heat of 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius). The glue holding the headlight carcass needs to be softened with heat to allow the headlight to come apart.
download: http://www.understeer.com/pdf/projectorzinstall.pdf
