This Volvo S40 kit contains everything you need to swap your old, blacked-out projectors for powerful new bi-xenon HID projectors. Using the exact same mounting points, it makes retrofitting quick and easy. And, most importantly, it will take your S40 to the next level – just check out the test pictures! This is way beyond what the majority of OEM projectors can achieve.
The E46-r projector is an incredibly bright bi-xenon projector, enabling you to use D1S bulbs, including the most powerful options from Osram and Philips. Available bulb colour temperatures range from 4300K to 6500K. You will literally outshine the competition. The crystal-clear 3.0-inch lens throws a low beam with a bright hotspot and sharp cutoff. As for the high beam? It’s like the sun. And because only the projector is replaced, the leveling system keeps working as original.
You can use the ballasts that you’ve already got, simply leave them in place.
Lastly, this kit provides every single part that you will need for retrofitting. In order to keep the price low, we have however assumed that you will keep your existing xenon HID bulbs. Depending on how old those are, you may want to also order a new set of bulbs to get the most out of your retrofitted system. Xenon bulbs do lose up to 70% of their maximum brightness over time.
This complete Volvo S40 retrofit kit is inspected by our internal quality control and comes with a solid 2-year warranty. It also includes highly rated technical support from your lighting experts at Retrofitlab.com
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We look forward to brightening your day (not to mention your night)
Installation
This is a fairly straightforward retrofit that even complete novices can do, but those with more skills and experience will be quicker. Discounting removal and replacement of the headlights, you could expect the job to take anything from one to three hours.
Simply open the Volvo S40 headlights (they’re sealed with butyl, so that’s a quick job), mount the projectors and shrouds, and reseal. Done.
FAQ and DIY information
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Professional installation
This complete kit has been especially developed to enable retrofitting at home, saving you the cost of installation. However, should you prefer to have the kit installed by a professional? Check out Please note that, for professional retrofits, you should order your Retrofitlab kit or parts directly from the workshop in question (it saves you money on shipping).
Disclaimers
These products are not ECE or DOT/FMVSS108 approved and must not be used on public roads in any exterior application. Use on public roads will invalidate both the operating license and insurance coverage. You can find more info The product images are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product. Actual products may vary due to changes in manufacturing/product enhancements. You can find more info
please note that this kit is not compatible with the factory-fitted Active Bending Bi-Xenon headlights.
In the video below we compare the original projector with the new one used in this kit.
This customer video is intended to provide a general idea of the output and light pattern from a projector retrofit. It does not necessarily represent the exact setup in this product/kit, it's made with the Optimus TR mini with Osram bulbs
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