Write up request
Write up request
can someone do a write up of how to remove and install the headlight housings? im sure some people are wondering this since about 25 people will be swapping out headlight housings for the projectors that Brandon is so kind enough to do for us. Im sure its simple and im sure its the same for coupes and sedans.
Re: (spockrock)
oh....sweet....if you could kindly direct the readers of this thread in the right direction, that would be great.....if you can find it that is.....i tried searching, but didnt come up with anything.....maybe i was searching for the wrong thing.
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LongBeachCoupe
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Re: Write up request (bina12834)
LOL... i guess that means you went thru the wheel-well to install the HIDs...
In all seriousness, its super simple!
Pop the hood.
Theres like 7 push screws you will see at the front end... remove them.Then in the wheelwell, where the bumper meets the fender, theres a screw, on each side.
Once you do that, the whole top half of the bumper will be free (bottom is secured, dont worry about holding it off the ground.
When you do free the top half, drop a MF towel on the corners of the bumper, as they are sharp and may damage the paint (where you removed the screws)
From there, you need to remove the bolt at the top of the headlight enclosure (where a hood damper would be attached).
On the underside, theres a few more screws that are visible..
Its much easier than you would think, shouldnt take you more than an hour or so to swap them both out.
In all seriousness, its super simple!
Pop the hood.
Theres like 7 push screws you will see at the front end... remove them.Then in the wheelwell, where the bumper meets the fender, theres a screw, on each side.
Once you do that, the whole top half of the bumper will be free (bottom is secured, dont worry about holding it off the ground.
When you do free the top half, drop a MF towel on the corners of the bumper, as they are sharp and may damage the paint (where you removed the screws)
From there, you need to remove the bolt at the top of the headlight enclosure (where a hood damper would be attached).
On the underside, theres a few more screws that are visible..
Its much easier than you would think, shouldnt take you more than an hour or so to swap them both out.
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LongBeachCoupe
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WOW.. i feel stupidIn the DIY writeup section it details all i just typed with pics by LEIF!JUST DO THE TOP PART, leave the bottom of the bumper attached.http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=293385
Once you do that (get the top of the bumper off)
you will be able to see all the screws
Once you do that (get the top of the bumper off)
you will be able to see all the screws
Re: (LongBeachCoupe)
lol...an hour to to swap out 2 headlights???? it takes me 10 mins to remove and put back on my bumper, so i dont mind taking the whole thing off....i like having all the room in the world to work with.
thanks for the link LBC....is there not a write up for headlight removal yet?
thanks for the link LBC....is there not a write up for headlight removal yet?
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Re: (bina12834)
hey man, some people arent so fast!Also heres detail on all the screwshttp://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=335705
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