I am removing the front bumper on my '03 CL-S so that I can replace the inverter in my right headlight. I have followed the instructions in the HELMS manual and have all the fastners out (had to use an impact driver of the three large head screws). I have the sides disengaged, but am not able to get the hooks under the headlights (three on each side) to release. What do I need to do to get the bumper released from those hooks?

Thanks

 

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183710

This should help...it has pics too!

 

u should pull it will come off but a bit of finesse is required what i did was to essentially wiggle it up and down slightly and pull and it finally came out dont be afraid to use some force but some being key word

 

Thanks for your suggestion. I was concerned that I was going to break something. Turns out what the manual referred to as hooks were not really hooks at all, but raised points on the upper beams and bumper spacers.

I used the ThinJim's silicone suggestion that Allout mentioned for the inverter. I assumed that it was where the wires come out ot the top of the inverter. I can see how water could get in there.

Well my right HID light is working again and I will know what to do when/if the left one fails.

Thanks to all for the suggestions and post the I was able to find in my searches.