DIY Bumper and Headlight Removal

[06blaksi]

I had a few people asking how to remove the headlights to clear them out...here goes

Quick run down.
There is one screw on each side in the wheel well, (looking at car on drivers side screw is at 10:00 position...2:00 on the passenger)



Remove the plastic cover that hangs over your grill via 4 pop off tabs




Remove 2 screws on top of grill I JUST NOTICED I CIRCLED THE WRONG ONE ON THE RIGHT...REMOVE THE BLACK BOLT NOT SILVER



Remove 7 of the pop off tabs under the bumper.




Remove 2 10mm bolts 1 at each corner of the bumper where it meets the wheel well on the bottom



Grab the end of the bumper and gently pull away from fender (it pops into place and will pop out with minimal effort)





Remove bumper from car. Set on something soft so the paint doesn't get scratched

If you have fogs remember to disconnect after you get the bumper a few inches away from the car


There are 5 10mm bolts holding each headlight on. They are the only silver 10mm bolts in the area. (1 on the side of the light nearest fender, 1 on top of radiator support, 2 under the inner portion of the headlight ( only 1 needs to be removed to get the light out but the other has to come off when you bake the light)and 1 where the end of the fender bolts to the rad support.) There is a rubber guide nipple on top of the light so pull the light downward to clear it of the alignment hole








I used the thread at fgcoupe.com for reference on how to take the lights apart themselves. FGcoupe



To take the lights apart you will need flat screwdrivers (2) and a torx bit (not sure on size)

Total time to remove, clear lights and replace was 1 hour and 45 minutes which includes a 25-30 minute trip to Home Depot to buy the torx bits I couldn't find

It really is quite simple. Just take your time and don't force anything. If it doesn't come off easy, theres another fastener somewhere

I used chrome amber bulbs # 3157 from www.autolumination.com Tail Light Brake Light Turn Signal LED Bulbs Took 4 days to arrive from NM

[Downpour]

wow bro im gonna pm you whenever i have to do somethin gon my SI, cuz i suck with cars.

[webby]

moved to the DIY area - great post

[kicker_jace]

heyy blaksi... i finished my project last night... tnx for the tips... looks nice... for now i used my white bulbs with blue tint on it coz i didnt wanna order the chrome lights yet... so ill stick with this one for now...

[kicker_jace]

[06blaksi]

Nice!!! A job well done it really cleans up the front of the car....now you have 2 things for the cops...tint and bulbs

[kicker_jace]

Originally Posted by 06blaksi

Nice!!! A job well done it really cleans up the front of the car....now you have 2 things for the cops...tint and bulbs

yeah true lol... is it illegal to have a white turn signals?

[06blaksi]

I'm not sure about other states but in NY you have to have amber for the from marker light / turn signal

[kicker_jace]

ooo i see... ill double check tho... coz i have a white turn signal in my dad's maxima... n never got puled over...

[06blaksi]

I also disconnected my DRL's

[06CivEXJon]

wow Jace that looks awesome on GG! did you have to reseal it? What about the fear of moisture and water in the headlight? Thanks bro.

[kicker_jace]

Originally Posted by 06blaksi

I also disconnected my DRL's

im about to do that too... drl sux balls...lmao

u disconect the #37 fuse??

[kicker_jace]

Originally Posted by 06CivEXJon

wow Jace that looks awesome on GG! did you have to reseal it? What about the fear of moisture and water in the headlight? Thanks bro.

uhmm i used the old sealant that came with the assembly... as long as u bake it agen when ur sealing it back together i would say ur all good... i cleaned my car like 5 times already n no moisture as of now...

[Tim]

Do the blue lights blink amber?

[06blaksi]

Originally Posted by kicker_jace

im about to do that too... drl sux balls...lmao

u disconect the #37 fuse??

yep...high beams still function too

[kicker_jace]

Originally Posted by Tim

Do the blue lights blink amber?

nope... it comes out white when it blinks...

[atruhondagrl]

I am so frustrated. I finally gathered up the courage to do this and then I spent about 45 min trying to get the little pull tabs under the bumper out and the buggers won't budge. They pop but they don't come out. I wanna Plus its starting to rain.AUGH! Any tips? I hate the amber. I swear to god, if there was an icon for a temper tantrum I'd place one right HERE.

[kicker_jace]

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

I am so frustrated. I finally gathered up the courage to do this and then I spent about 45 min trying to get the little pull tabs under the bumper out and the buggers won't budge. They pop but they don't come out. I wanna Plus its starting to rain.AUGH! Any tips? I hate the amber. I swear to god, if there was an icon for a temper tantrum I'd place one right HERE.

relax...=p uhmm u need to have some tools especially a rachet extension... the black metal bar under the headlight assembly should be completely unscrew n the only way to unscrew the screw beside the radiator is to reach it with the rachet extension... it takes time to do this...

[atruhondagrl]

Thanks I'll take as many tips as possible on the DIY stuff. One of my buddies offered up his garage and tool box for this adventure. I think I'm going to knock out clearing the lights and Fog lights all at one time. This thread is a great help though!

[kicker_jace]

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Thanks I'll take as many tips as possible on the DIY stuff. One of my buddies offered up his garage and tool box for this adventure. I think I'm going to knock out clearing the lights and Fog lights all at one time. This thread is a great help though!

black si posted a video of somebody doin it... it'll help alot... just ask us if u have questions... ill be glad to help