DIY Clearing Headlights
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use the DIY from this sit to remove the bumer https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...nt-bumper.html . Once the bumper is off, there are three 10mm bolts that hold the headlight and bracket to the car. remove those and take the headlight out... warning this project can not be done without taking the bumper off, so dont try any shortcuts., also use this picture for making sure that you hook the right connectors to the right headlight, when you re install.
now use the star bit, not sure of the size, i have a set and just tried it until i found the right one., remove the four star bit screws on the back of the headlight. now remove the bulbs (headlight, hi beam, blinker,)
now preheat your oven to 275 degrees,
cook the headlight at 275 degrees for 6-10 minutes and make sure that you dont leave it to long. once you take it out of the oven, use the flathead screwdriver to start prying the headlight assembly away from the clear lens cover.
once the lens is off there are two screws that hold the light assembly to the back cover. remove those and the chrome assembly with the amber plastic peices should slide right out.
when you get to this point look at how the amber peices are held on the the chrome assembly. it is very easy to just pop those peices off
next remove the old sealant from both the lens and the back cover with the razor blade and clean the surface good for resealing. put the haeadlight assembly back together just how you took it apart, minus the amber peices, and then reseal it with a flexible clear sealant from any auto parts store.
then reinstall the headlight, and repeat for the other side.
thanks silverciv06
now use the star bit, not sure of the size, i have a set and just tried it until i found the right one., remove the four star bit screws on the back of the headlight. now remove the bulbs (headlight, hi beam, blinker,)
now preheat your oven to 275 degrees,
cook the headlight at 275 degrees for 6-10 minutes and make sure that you dont leave it to long. once you take it out of the oven, use the flathead screwdriver to start prying the headlight assembly away from the clear lens cover.
once the lens is off there are two screws that hold the light assembly to the back cover. remove those and the chrome assembly with the amber plastic peices should slide right out.
when you get to this point look at how the amber peices are held on the the chrome assembly. it is very easy to just pop those peices off
next remove the old sealant from both the lens and the back cover with the razor blade and clean the surface good for resealing. put the haeadlight assembly back together just how you took it apart, minus the amber peices, and then reseal it with a flexible clear sealant from any auto parts store.
then reinstall the headlight, and repeat for the other side.
thanks silverciv06
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