HELP: Remove bumper!
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Hey guys, I need help on removing my front bumper. Is there a photo guided instructions on how to remove the headlights? PLEASE???
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Originally Posted by OU Sig
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Thanks! But will the instructions be the same for the 2003 TL with body kit?
Yeah it is, I used it. You dont have to take the front lip of the body kit off. You dont even need to take the fog housings off, just be careful thas all. But taking the fog housings off is just another 5 mts. ne wayz.. so not going to make a big difference.
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Originally Posted by NYDesi80
Yeah it is, I used it. You dont have to take the front lip of the body kit off. You dont even need to take the fog housings off, just be careful thas all. But taking the fog housings off is just another 5 mts. ne wayz.. so not going to make a big difference.
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Taking off the bumper will not cause any problems with the neon tube. It is very easy. There is a 8mm screw in the wheel well. There is a 10mm bolt right were the wheel well and bottom of the fender. There is is 4 clips underneath that hold the bumper to the rest of the car. Then there is a bunch of clips on top.
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when is the DYI section coming back?
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as long as u put them back right, it shouldn't...i just removed my front bumper with my friend this weekend to take out the intake resonator...not hard at all, just a little tough to get the bumper off the clips. It easier to have another person help
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Originally Posted by thsiao
Will me taking the bumper and headlights off affect the alignment of the headlights?
BUT, you don't have to take the lights off to get the bumper off. If you don't take the lights off you will not have to readjust the lights, tada!
One thing, when putting the bumper back on make sure the bar on top of the bumper, is as high as it can be, that way it will get rid any gap below the lights. Makes a huge difference.
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Why would removing the bumper affect the headlights? I have removed the bumper several times but I have not needed to re-aim them. The only times I needed to where when I got them cleared and when I changed out the 4300Ks to 6000Ks.
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Originally Posted by wanker256
Hey thanks! How did you find it? I've been wondering where this section went. Why don't they link it to the "FAQ" link on the top of this site? That FAQ link answers nothing but basic usage questions on this forum...
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Originally Posted by thsiao
If I remove the bumper... will the plastic piece underneath the front bumper (the piece that covers the bottom part so you can't see anything through it) be moved as well? I think this might be a problem since I have a neon tube installed there... any ideas?
No the plastic piece underneath the bumper wont come off. If you look at the pictures in the DIY that was given above you'll see how the car looks without the front bumper on.
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Originally Posted by Bxscig
Why would removing the bumper affect the headlights? I have removed the bumper several times but I have not needed to re-aim them. The only times I needed to where when I got them cleared and when I changed out the 4300Ks to 6000Ks.
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Sorry, I read too fast and just saw bumper and skipped over the headlight part. Yeah you can take it to them but I just hope that they don't charge you. I just parked about 10 to 15 ft away from the wall and then it on. I tried to get the top to align on both and it was done. nice and simple... no biggie.
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http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78582 if you want to reaim the headlights. Taking off the bumper is really easy and you shouldn't stress so much over it. To take off the headlights there are two bolts which might be a little hard to get to but that is about it.
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