from what I read here on the forum I have to take off the front bumper/fascia as if I was taking out the headlights themselves?

I'd like to have whiter lights that match the HIDS a bit better, but taking off that bumper looks like a real 'pita'.

Let me know if I am incorrect.

thanks,

Tinsby

 

u don't need to take the bumper off. u just need to get to them from the tire well. pull back the tire liner and you are in.

 

Yes, I changed my fog light bulbs without even removing the wheels. Just turn the wheel inside, remove 2 screws and couple of clips and you're in there. It's tight, but it's doable.

 

I dont know how u guys changed ur fogs without taking thelights out, I had a hell of a time changing the city lights without removing them. I cant imgaine doing the fogs

 

I tried to take my lights out without taking off the front bumper, but i felt like i was bending it too much. So i decided to remove the whole front bumper, Theres the 3 tabs on each wheel well, 2 screws on the 1/4 panel. Then just like 6 screws under the bumper. It is not as hard as you would think it would be.

 

Its this easy to take off the whole front bumper? Really?? Cause I have a chip or two in the front bumper and was going to order a new one from a forum member and then have it sprayed and put on... if I can put it on myself I could just order it.. drop it at a shop for them to spray, pick it up and put it on myself this easily???? Really?


Chris

 

yes you can, its very doable. The only somewhat hard part you'll have to worry about is the 2 metal pieces on each side that houses the corner lights on the bumper. They are held by rivets and will need to be drilled out and then put onto the new bumper with the rivet gun. However, when i put my nismo kit on, I didn't use a rivet gun, instead I went to the local home depot and bought a pack of nut and bolts for 98 cents and they hold the metal pieces on there just fine. Your new bumper might already include that if a member is selling their used bumper to you. If you ask me, I'd rather do it myself (20 min max) than spend $50+ just having the bodyshop install it and they may not do it the way you'd like them to. Good luck and if you have any questions regarding the install when you get the bumper, PM me and I'll be glad to help.

 

Socal,
Thanks very much! Now im deciding if I go aftermarket on the front bumper with a new grill. Decisions, decisions.. thanks again for being so generous..

Chris