cant take front bumper off to clear headlights HELP!
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ok...i have a civic ex...and im trying to clear my headlights as of now but i cant even get the damn bumper off...ive looked at the diy and ive followed the instructions of removing the spoiler and such...i also removed the bolt right by the wheel...ive followed the instructions up till when you have to yank off the bumper..but i just cant seem to do it?...any suggestions?? thanks.
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Rep Power: 389 It's really easy. Make sure you have gotten all of the bolts and clips off. Then pull on the passenger side firmly and it will pop right out. Work your way around to the drivers side.
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u dont needto take off the whole bumper...believe me i did it last week...search...its been posted...make sure u get the two screws inside the wheel well, right along the edge of the bumper.... then take the 4 clips off over the thingy bob...i forgot the word...hmmmm yes- the grill. and thats it.. damnit, justIM me, i canexplain! kingBISH65 ive got pics too
u dont needto take off the whole bumper...believe me i did it last week...search...its been posted...make sure u get the two screws inside the wheel well, right along the edge of the bumper.... then take the 4 clips off over the thingy bob...i forgot the word...hmmmm yes- the grill. and thats it.. damnit, justIM me, i canexplain! kingBISH65 ive got pics too
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Rep Power: 0 You do not necessarily need to take the whole bumper off. This is how I clean the filter on my cold air intake. I did this today as a matter of fact. Open the hood. Take out the clips in the grill. Put them some place you won't loose them. Now go in each fenderwell and right where the front bumper joins the fender take out that screw with a phillips head screwdriver. Now put those screws where you put the clips for the grill. Go on each corner of the bumper and pull out and forward at the same time. Now your bumper leans forward and isn't gonna go anywhere. You have enough room to take the headlights off. I know, I put my angel eyes projectors in this way. Just get a 10mm socket wrench and take off all the bolts on each headlight. You'll probably need a long extension for the bottom bolt under the headlight. Its really easy, just do it this way and you can't go wrong.
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Rep Power: 349 i did mine by myself, just use the little muscles you got and pull!!!! get [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG] at it and it will come off!!!
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Rep Power: 285 Same here...i did it myself and taking the whole bumper off is not needed. Once you make sure all the clips and screws are out, just yank. There will be some clanking sounds but it's just the clips holding the bumper to the fender. No worries there.
Edit: If you're not already done, this old thread may help.
Edit: If you're not already done, this old thread may help.
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