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Old Jan 19, 2002
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DIY clear headlights

How many scews are there holding the front bumper? Im too scare to do it I really want that clear look in the front. Should be an easy task eh?
any suguestion before I begin?
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Its very easy, Me and 2 of my friends did it and it took about 2 hours, I can't remember how many bolts there are, but most of what holds the bumper on is clips anyway, just please be sure and remember which ones go where, i still have some leftovers...

EDIT: oh forgot to mention, b4 u begin lay down a thick blanket infront of your car unless u have someone there to catch the bumper, cuz when it all pops out it kinda flies off, but if you are ready for it then it won't be a problem, also when you are pulling the chrome piece out, and putting it in after you have pulled ur headlights apart, line the edges with a paper towel so that u don't get the black goo on the clear plastic part.

Good Luck!
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Yeah, i did the towel thing also and it worked well. To answer your question, the bumper is held on my 4 screws and a bunch of clips. 2 of the screws are under the car, and the other 2 are in the wheelwell/fender areas. Also, the headlights are held in place by a screw and about 3-4 bolts each. Good luck! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]

Whoever told you it was an EASY task was only partially right. It takes a LOT of time and patience....and a bit of confidence, esp when you're removing the bumper and prying apart the headlights. Dont force anything too hard....it'll take a bit of force but not THAT much. Took me about 5 hours to clear my lights but i took some time out to go buy a better wrench, and some bug and tar remover. But it looks perfect, so i'm happy...[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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<< How many scews are there holding the front bumper? Im too scare to do it I really want that clear look in the front. Should be an easy task eh?
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Just do it...

22-24 parts holding the bumper together... it's not hard. Yank it out from the sides and the front.
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5 hrs....geez. Took me an hour and a half. No leaks or foggies
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it took me three hours my first time to clear hahahhaa........... the second time only 1 hour including drying (got into a little car accident). And it too like 4 hours to do my friends headlights...... and we only sealed half of his headlight in each headlight hahahhaaha........ and suprisingly there's no leaking or fogging hahahaha.
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