how to remove OEM 05 coupe headlights?

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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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how to remove OEM 05 coupe headlights?

I am going to swap out my stock 05 coupe headlights for some 07 projectors. Does anyone have any instructions/tips for removal/replacement? I see the screw on the top of the headlight and I removed that but it obviously the bottom is being held in place by something. I haven't figured that out yet.

Thanks for any information. I tried searching but didnt find anything specific.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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you need to remove your front bumper and there are three screws to remove the headlight one on top ,one on the side and one on the bottom
dibs on lights if sellin
 
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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sheeeet. Thanks superdds. Those instructions are freakin awesome! I will defenitely use them. I hope I can find some nice instructions like these for installing coilovers. Gonna start my search now.

2004v35, I can sell you my 05 lights but why would you want them? They aren't projectors....Let me know.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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I got the headlights installed succsessfully

The hardest part was unplugging the factory headlights. The wires don't have any extra length to pull the lights out a bit before unplugging. It was a pain. I had to use my gf's make up mirror to see what the heck I was doing.

Lights work great. Love the brightness and improved quality. Looks better on the car too.

Thanks again
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by atownpdx
I got the headlights installed succsessfully

The hardest part was unplugging the factory headlights. The wires don't have any extra length to pull the lights out a bit before unplugging. It was a pain. I had to use my gf's make up mirror to see what the heck I was doing.

Lights work great. Love the brightness and improved quality. Looks better on the car too.

Thanks again
Good, now make sure you aim them correctly so you aren't being inconsiderate of other drivers.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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I have done this procedure 5 times already. The first time was a complete PITA because of the short harness. A tip for all of you would be to leave the harness extended (do not clip it to make it short), so in the future, if you ever have to take your lights off, it is easy.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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Good, now make sure you aim them correctly so you aren't being inconsiderate of other drivers.
I will use the DIY. Thanks
 
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