Hopefully this will work as it's the first time i've posted photo's on a forum! Also apologies for the photo quality, some area bit shaky!

I recently purchased a set of clear indicator reflectors from guy in the USA (see thread http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic22760....reflectors ) for around £80. Mightily impressed by the quality and care that has gone into the making of these. Anyway was keen to fit to finish my tweaking/modifying process, having previously carried out something similar years back on an old 02 plate X5 i was confident enough to give it a go.

The easy way to 'split' the headlights is to bake them in a oven. Unfortunately mine was not quite large enough so I used a heat gun instead.


After firstly removing the headlights from the car (i'd recommend placing a towel on the bumper in front of the headlight your removing so you can rest the light to unclip the electrics without scratching the bumper) I then covered my kitchen table with an old towel and placed the 1st headlight unit on the table. There are something like 6 metal clips round the lens casing which can be popped off easily with a screwdriver.




Before you start you need to disconnect the sidelight/indicator white light, the wiring has little slack and if you don't theres a chance you'll break the wires when splitting the light. This is done by removing/twisting the opening on the base and unclipping the small light and sidelight. Once removed i then slowely working my way round the outside of the light with a heat gun increasing the heat as i went (not sure if all guns are fully adjustable?). After about 5 mins of doing this you can star to prise the casing apart. I used a standard table knife to assist, you need to be a bit careful not to deform the plastic too much as it will make it liable for condensation in the future if you do.




Once 'split' you then need to unscrew 2 torx holding screws (star head) at the opposite end to the reflector then remove the housing from the lens. Simply then pop out the orange reflector and insert the clear/smoked one






Put back together by re screwing the housing into the lens, then re-heat the sealant, again carefully working your way round the housing and then give the remnants of what sealant is stuck to the lens a quick heat and push the 2 together. If it won't go al the way together all the way round heat the offending area and push together. Replace the clips and stick the headlights back in the car (use a towel again) and you're reflector lenses are no longer orange!!



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Great!!!!!!!
is it easy open the headlights?
i want try but...........
and what about for close back them? any idea?


thanks

Hi mate

Ive been following that guy in the US's posts on the forum over there and really tempted to do what you've just done - looks absolutely mint.

I had the headlights out yesterday and noticed I dont actually have a bulb holder or any wiring behind the orange side reflector that you have just replaced. The hole is there, just not the bulb, holder or any wiring.

Did yours have bulbs? Mines a 05 reg 2.7 TDV6 HSE UK model

PS Im probably still going for it as its the looks Im bothered about

hario69 wrote:

Hi mate

Ive been following that guy in the US's posts on the forum over there and really tempted to do what you've just done - looks absolutely mint.

I had the headlights out yesterday and noticed I dont actually have a bulb holder or any wiring behind the orange side reflector that you have just replaced. The hole is there, just not the bulb, holder or any wiring.

Did yours have bulbs? Mines a 05 reg 2.7 TDV6 HSE UK model

PS Im probably still going for it as its the looks Im bothered about

That will be because you dont have one of the options which gives those lamps  Mike

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hario69 wrote:

Hi mate

Ive been following that guy in the US's posts on the forum over there and really tempted to do what you've just done - looks absolutely mint.

I had the headlights out yesterday and noticed I dont actually have a bulb holder or any wiring behind the orange side reflector that you have just replaced. The hole is there, just not the bulb, holder or any wiring.

Did yours have bulbs? Mines a 05 reg 2.7 TDV6 HSE UK model

PS Im probably still going for it as its the looks Im bothered about

iz6byo wrote:

Great!!!!!!!
is it easy open the headlights?
i want try but...........
and what about for close back them? any idea?


thanks

I can't say that the amber refectors bother me, but without them it does look great, ............just not something I have the balls/skills to do.  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Beancounter_74 wrote:

I can't say that the amber refectors bother me, but without them it does look great, ............just not something I have the balls/skills to do.

Believe me no real skill or balls needed just patience! Which my better half will tell you I seriously lack!!!

If I hadn't done it before on another car a knew how easy it is I probably wouldn't have bothered. But into the clean lines look and though the orange ever so slightly detracted from this. Range Rover Sport HSE and for a bit of weekend fun a S1 Lotus Elise with a few track biased additions!

Looks good Sam

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well done Sam.

My reflectors are still sat on my office desk waiting to be installed (same time as the halo's) so some valuable info here thanks  RRS gone
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They look great and the process doesn't sound too onerous but I would be seriously worried of condensation inside the lenses during winter if they don't seal back together seamlessly as from the factory.

It might not be an issue if you live in a fairly warm climate all year round but I would have thought the UK is not the best place. I look forward to hearing how these fare during the coming winter months.

Look great though  Proud owner of a 2008 TDV8 HSE.....and an Audi A3 2.0T DSG Cab and a Porsche 911 Turbo (Mercedes W208 320 CLK and Mercedes W124 E220 Estate now gone)

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RRS-Spy wrote:

They look great and the process doesn't sound too onerous but I would be seriously worried of condensation inside the lenses during winter if they don't seal back together seamlessly as from the factory.

It might not be an issue if you live in a fairly warm climate all year round but I would have thought the UK is not the best place. I look forward to hearing how these fare during the coming winter months.

Look great though

hi Sam and happy 2012 to all.
i have opened the highlights with the oven at 130°C
10 mins are enough....
i have painted the gray parts with a opaque black,i have cleaned the plastic and used a primer.
i have change the grill color too with same opaque black.
here the result:

Click image to enlarge

Very nice