Help - DEPO angel eyes installation

[tol4o]

Hi guys,
I just got this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWDVW

The headlights look great but the angel eyes came separete. I looked at the headlights and I wondered how could I put the angel eyes inside. As I can see the front glass is clued to the main body with something that looks like a black tar. I don't see any way to open it. Can you tell me what is the easiest way. I don't wanna brake the plastic trying to open it. And one more thing, when I put the angel eyes, where should I put their cables thru, to show them on the back, where the other connectors are. Thank you

[stormos]

I've got those Depo Headlight units, The sealant only holds the glass to the housing. you'll need to remove the 4 clips (2 top, 2 bottom) and there's a few screws i believe that hold the unit together as a whole. unfortuently i can't show you as mine are on the car.

Good luck. I'll try and dig out the guide later!

[Bluebimma]

Originally Posted by stormos

I've got those Depo Headlight units, The sealant only holds the glass to the housing. you'll need to remove the 4 clips (2 top, 2 bottom) and there's a few screws i believe that hold the unit together as a whole. unfortuently i can't show you as mine are on the car.

Good luck. I'll try and dig out the guide later!

How do you like the units, im thinking of getting some soon?

[USMC318ti]

I have the DEPO headlights with CCFL angel eyes, and i love them.
Everyone who sees them compliments on how sexy they are.

Once you get the glass cover off, be careful putting the eyes in cause
its a tight fit, if your too rough you could break the CCFl tubes.

[Bluebimma]

I heard on bimmerforums, that depo arent that good....thats not true is it? Anything is better than stock, but depo couldnt be all that bad compared to zkw and others, right?

[USMC318ti]

I dunno man, but ill tell you that im very happy with mine,
ive seen the ZKW's on other peoples cars and really
dont see what the big deal is.

[Kraln]

I *just* installed the DEPOs. Be prepared for no instructions and faulty wiring.

Other than that, they look great...

[tol4o]

The quality looks good. Glass cover glass and lenses. I haven't seen them lighting yet but I hope soon. I think this buy is good for the price $240
How do you guys disassemble the headlights. Like I told you, there is a black tar used for sealing which is hard and holds strong. I think that, if i try to push it too much I could break the glass. Is there any trick to open the headlights? Thank you

[USMC318ti]

As stated earlier in this post, there are 4 black clips that hold the front
glass to the unit. If you are trying to cut the black sealant, you are wrong.

Get a screwdriver or something and just pop off the clips, then there are
little tabs on either side of the headlight assembly that you need to pop
open, and the cover comes off.

i dunno who you got your DEPO's from, but mine came with great directions.

[BobbyDigital]

I got the same ones too. I have been holding off for about 4 months on removing the glass also.

Nick, mine didnt come with any directions.

I also bought some epoxy to glue down the angel eyes, I'm just worried about the heat from the headlights affecting the epoxy.

I'm seriously just going to pry the plastic from the glass and hope that does it.

[tol4o]

Originally Posted by USMC318ti

As stated earlier in this post, there are 4 black clips that hold the front
glass to the unit. If you are trying to cut the black sealant, you are wrong.

Get a screwdriver or something and just pop off the clips, then there are
little tabs on either side of the headlight assembly that you need to pop
open, and the cover comes off.

i dunno who you got your DEPO's from, but mine came with great directions.

Yeah I removed the 4 clips, then I tried to pop up the tabs on one on of the sides, but the glass didn't move at all. It looks strong holded from the epoxy which is all around the glass. I contacted the seller if he can give me any guide how to do that. I am waiting for his response now.
To glue the angel eyes I plan to use hight temperature silicon which should work fine

[USMC318ti]

When you pop those tabs, the top doesnt come straight off, its on there
pretty good, it kinda hinges open.

Yo Bobby, if your not doing anything this weekend, you could come down here
and hang out at my place and we could put your lights together and
install them if you want?

You wont need any sort of glue to hold them in, they sit rather nicely.
There are tabs inside of the assembly that screw the headlights in tight,
there-in holding the angel eyes securely.

Feel free to call me if anyone is having further problems.
717-418-3018

[BobbyDigital]

Originally Posted by USMC318ti

When you pop those tabs, the top doesnt come straight off, its on there
pretty good, it kinda hinges open.

Yo Bobby, if your not doing anything this weekend, you could come down here
and hang out at my place and we could put your lights together and
install them if you want?

You wont need any sort of glue to hold them in, they sit rather nicely.
There are tabs inside of the assembly that screw the headlights in tight,
there-in holding the angel eyes securely.

Feel free to call me if anyone is having further problems.
717-418-3018

Thanks Man, I'm broke though, so I cant do it this weekend. I appreciate it.

Sidenote: I just broke off one of the tabs, I'm telling you, there are the tabs on the sides, but its glued in too.

[tol4o]

Ok, I successfully opened one of the headlights. The next step is to put the angel eyes inside which doesn't look so easy. I unscrewed the bolts holding the glass lens. When I place the angel eyes inside, I couldn't put back the lens with the screws, because the angel eyes have some plastic extension on the top. This plastic part make the whole too tight to fit the lens again. I am lost

[stormos]

only thing i was unhappy with was umnitza. useless fcukwits.