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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Headlight Assembly Removal

Anyone have instructions for removing the headlamp assembly? I already have the bumper off. Just want to know exactly what needs to be done so I can finish it quickly. I checcked the garage but didnt find anything. Maybe I missed it?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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I don't have the link, but I googled it a while back and found several sets of instructions including some youtube vids
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Did you check the service manual in the Garage?
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Yea nothing particularly for headlight removal. I looked in several of the pdf files and didnt see it. I'll try google again. Thanks guys
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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I figured it out. Tricky little bastards to reinstall too after youve resealed them. I'll probbably take them out,rebake them and get a better fit on the lights. Then I'll take some pics. Long story short, I removed the amber and tinted the chrome that was behind it with tint spray. Matches the smoked housing nicely and is still reflective
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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Glad you went with the Tinted corners i love mine. go to harbor freight if you have one around and pick up the super clamps they are cheap $1-2 a piece i had 10 on each headlight and got a perfect seal and barely noticeable.
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:24 AM
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Glad you went with the Tinted corners i love mine. go to harbor freight if you have one around and pick up the super clamps they are cheap $1-2 a piece i had 10 on each headlight and got a perfect seal and barely noticeable.
I was waiting for you to chime in LOL Thanks we have a HF about 25 min from me. Will go pick those up this weekend. Thanks!
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Let us know how long it takes for the process and maybe a DIY! =)
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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Subscribe. Can wait to see the result.
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Which one of y'all is going to make us some clear corners from molds?

I'll trade you a DRL->Fog switch for a pair.
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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ive failed on the clear corners, tried several different materials with my vacuum forming setup and all have failed i cannot get the same detail as the oem reflector and it doesn't look right
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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I wonder what it looks like with the clamps in place driving around?
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
Which one of y'all is going to make us some clear corners from molds?

I'll trade you a DRL->Fog switch for a pair.
We can def make that happen

I'm going to get started on the clears by January. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted.
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