G35 Coupe Headlight Removal Guide (3 Simple Steps)
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G35 Coupe Headlight Removal Guide (3 Simple Steps)
I put together a little photo tutorial of how to remove the coupe headlights in order to custom paint and/ or install Demon Eyes.
Prep: Lay down a towel or in this case a rubber mat in front of the vehicle to protect the bumper from hitting the ground.
* Find a safe place to store all of the rivets and bolts you will remove from the vehicle.
Step #1: Tools Needed- (1) Medium/ Small Flat Head Screwdriver.
- Open the hood and locate the 7 plastic rivets holding the grille and bumper to the radiator support.
-With your flat head screwdriver pop up the rivet and remove it.
- Now proceed to the driver side and turn your wheel all the way to the right so you can access the fenderwell. Remove the 3 rivets in the fenderwell in the same fashion you did for the grill.
Step# 2: Tools Needed- 10mm Socket Wrench w/ Extension.
- Pull back the fenderwell (using the flat head screwdriver where needed) to expose the (2) 10mm bolts securing the bumper to the fender.
- Using your 10mm socket remove these bolts and put in a safe place.
- Reach into the fenderwell and remove the plug from the corner lights.
- Repeat this process on the passenger side.
- Now the bumper is free and can be pulled forward. **Add painters tape to the fender to protect from marks caused by the bumper**
Prep: Lay down a towel or in this case a rubber mat in front of the vehicle to protect the bumper from hitting the ground.
* Find a safe place to store all of the rivets and bolts you will remove from the vehicle.
Step #1: Tools Needed- (1) Medium/ Small Flat Head Screwdriver.
- Open the hood and locate the 7 plastic rivets holding the grille and bumper to the radiator support.
-With your flat head screwdriver pop up the rivet and remove it.
- Now proceed to the driver side and turn your wheel all the way to the right so you can access the fenderwell. Remove the 3 rivets in the fenderwell in the same fashion you did for the grill.
Step# 2: Tools Needed- 10mm Socket Wrench w/ Extension.
- Pull back the fenderwell (using the flat head screwdriver where needed) to expose the (2) 10mm bolts securing the bumper to the fender.
- Using your 10mm socket remove these bolts and put in a safe place.
- Reach into the fenderwell and remove the plug from the corner lights.
- Repeat this process on the passenger side.
- Now the bumper is free and can be pulled forward. **Add painters tape to the fender to protect from marks caused by the bumper**
Last edited by LCA575; 01-09-2006 at 10:16 PM.
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Step# 3: Tools Needed- 10mm Socket Wrench w/ Extension.
- Now that the bumper is pulled forward the 4 bolts holding the headlight in are exposed.
- With your 10mm socket wrench remove the following bolts:
Bolt #1-
Bolt #2-
Bolt #3-
Bolt #4-
- Now you can pull the headlight out and unclip the headlight harness.
- Put headlight in oven and repeat Step #3 on passenger side.
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FINAL RESULT:
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- Now that the bumper is pulled forward the 4 bolts holding the headlight in are exposed.
- With your 10mm socket wrench remove the following bolts:
Bolt #1-
Bolt #2-
Bolt #3-
Bolt #4-
- Now you can pull the headlight out and unclip the headlight harness.
- Put headlight in oven and repeat Step #3 on passenger side.
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FINAL RESULT:
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Last edited by LCA575; 01-09-2006 at 10:16 PM.
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lsmooth81 (06-06-2011)
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I was also thinking about doing this again recently. I have some concerns about not getting the headlight sealed good enough to prevent condensation from developing. I though if I could fine a strap-based vice/clamp that could wrap around the housing and keep it pressed very firmly together, I'd feel more comfortable trying it myself.
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Originally Posted by picus112
Don't the headlight casings have a hole in them to allow breathing anyway? Of course I'd want a good seal too, but I was under the impression that they aren't completely sealed as it is.
It states "All current headlamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed)."
Scott
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