Hilorains

Took most of the day - here's the finshed mod.

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If you want to try this here are some notes I made about the install. Step numbers are based on the Honda instruction I got from http://www.anythinghondaonline.com/.

Step 03 I used 2 flat head screwdrivers on each side of the clip to pop out the end clips.
Step 04 Had 2-5mm allen head bolts holding the grill to the front of the car.
Step 06 Had to cut out the entire hole, not just at 3 points; took a while to do. Be careful!!!
Step 07 Same as step 6.
Step 10 Good time to drill 3mm holes for lip installation. Wish mine had come in.

Bumper install complete. Did the work on carpet to minimize chance of damage.



Step 20 Loosen/unclip fender liner to give you more room to work around the washer reservoir.



Step 23 The ground bolt was the wrong size. Found one in my nut/bolts bin.
Step 30 Gotta pull hard.
Step 40 Reinstall 3 comnnector in reverse order - blue/white/green. Blue was tough to do.
Step 44 No retainer on my connector.
Step 50 Don't know why you need gloves. Popped out easy, almost hit my face.
Step 53 The footrest just pushes on.

FYI - 3mm is approx. 1/8" and 10mm is approx. 3/8"

Let me know if you have any questions.

CharlieLink

Thanks for the photos, the hints, and the story! It looks really great.
Now, was that your Civic or your wife's? And do you plan to do the other since you're so good.

pico

Nice job! I think they really add to the look of the front. I went the lazy way and had they dealer do it.

Hilorains

Thanks. Out of curiosity, how much did it cost to have the dealer do it.

civic_dx-g

i presume that these are the factory lights?

how much cheaper was it to buy the kit than to get it done at the dealer?

Hilorains

Purchased the factory lights for $294 off the internet including shipping to Hawaii. I checked a local dealer and it would have cost me $690.56 to purchase and install the lights. The DIY saved me almost $400!! Guess I should get something else with my savings.