In my quest to change the fog bulbs, I need to remove the front bumper.

I was able to change the driver's side "easily" by removing the wheel liner. On the passenger's side, it's impossible to change the bulb. I read other threads where people were able to change the bulb either by removing the liner or the air filter. Either way, I wasn't able to do so for the passenger's side.

Next, I've tried to remove the bumper. Didn't get far. In the bottom picture where A is pointing to, I managed to break the part of heads of the clips when I used a screwdriver. How do you guys remove these? Do I yank on the plastic seal?

I also managed to crack the radiator core support ornament (top picture). No big deal, but I was still not able to remove it. The service manual says to pull upwards and slide to the rear. There are 2 screws beneath the piece that are blocking me. I yanked hard, cracked the piece slightly and gave up.

Any suggestion about this too?

It's quite cold today (-6 Celsius). Can this be the reason why the plastic pieces are breaking so easily, or I am using too much force?

 

I changed both of my fog bulbs, then updated the fogs to HIDs and never dropped the bumper. It was all from the top after removing the filters...

I know it doesn't help with your question, but trust me when I tell you it's doable.

 

i am trying to swap my fog bulbs, and am having so much trouble getting the filters out...the screws for both filters are on SO TIGHT! i couldn't unscrew it, even with a real powerful drill.

 

Then don't try to unscrew them...

Just use a wrench... I think they're 10mm.

 

use a wrench on a screw? i didnt know you could do that...lol..sorry im not very savvy when it comes to tools and stuff as you can tell.

 

changing fogs is a joke when u have fujita intakes on

 

If you can't take a wrench to this, I don't know what to tell you...



Either way, they shouldn't be that hard to remove... they weren't for me.

 

I started removing the liner from the wheel well. Got as far as unclipping the cable from the bulb partially. I then ran out of space and wasn't able to unclip the cable completely. Something was blocking it.

I started removing the air filter too. However looking at where the bulb lies, I'd have a hard time making more progress.

I am looking at removing the headlamp assembly to get to the $#@$# bulb.

Anyone with any suggestion with the plastic clips? Maybe I need to use a pair of pliers, remove them forcefully and buy new replacements?

How about the radiator support ornament?

I'll be a shame to give up at this point. I already spent a few hours on this.

 

flathead screw driver

 

oh you see i can can that one unscrewed no problem, it was the other screw directly to the right of the box ( right intake when standing in front of car, facing car) the screw that is attached to a metal part of the car, i assume you have to take that out to get the air filter plastic box out to get to the fog light bulb.