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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Headlight Clearing

I want to clear my headlights but they won't fit in my shrinky dink oven! wtf?! I have done this before to my Legend, I did a projector mod for that, so I know how the operation works. My question... Do you think I can use a heat gun effectively to remove the lens or would I be wasting my time? Any other ideas?

Also, since I bought my TL there hasn't been a light on the shift indicators in the console. I feel like there should be a light there, should there be? How the hell do I replace that? I don't want to have to go back to the dealer for something like that, pima.

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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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I have pulled apart headlights and tailights before using a heatgun, and blowdryer. It is do-able, but much easier if you use an oven. Try to head it up uniformly to avoid any breaking or cracking when you are taking it apart.

On your shift indicator issue, i would take the center console out, and check to see if there are any wires unplug, someone may have gone in there for some reason or another, and unplug a wire and forgot to plug it back in.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TLdream
It is do-able, but much easier if you use an oven.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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I had the same problem, small oven. Using a heat gun worked like a charm, is sure wasn't difficult.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Word. Heat gun watch out. Time for some action. I'll let you know how it goes.

Shift indicator >>>>> So there is supposed to be a light there?!!! Well my girl is certified and still under warranty so those mofo's are fixing it not me. I just bought it 3 months ago!!

Thanks for the help and suggestions ya'll. Love this place.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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DO IT!!... heat gun works!
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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After hearing the story of someone melting their headlights..
I'd probably use a heatgun too O.O
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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projector removal

What's up ya'll. hopefully someone can help here.

I've got my headlights open and yada yada yada.

How the hell do I get the projector out?

anyone have some pictures or can point me in the right direction?
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Oh yeah heat gun works like a charm, much better than the oven.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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post pics!
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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dam good luck man well i see your in my area sort of wanna do another set? im good on the computer and programing hacking ect but can't work on my car for shit lmk but good luck and stay in touch
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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will post pics soon.

Just got the projectors out. NICE.

Btw doing a clearing and a partial blackout. I am leaving the turn signal reflector bowl nice and shiny.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mysteriousbwoy
dam good luck man well i see your in my area sort of wanna do another set? im good on the computer and programing hacking ect but can't work on my car for shit lmk but good luck and stay in touch
Thanks mysterious.

Let me see how these come out and you can judge for yourself. I will let you know. Your car will be down for about 2 days, if not 3. Unless you get a new / used set of headlights to swap in.
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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hey matt! thnx for the post up. Just let me know how it goes... and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let know me know what you did!

good luck!
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Here are some pics from this adventure. Everything is painted and drying, assembly tomorrow.


http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...mods012nu9.jpg

this is where you have to remove the housing for the projector, it just pops out with the screwdriver, same goes for the other side.
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...mods017cr4.jpg

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...mods016kr0.jpg

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...mods019du2.jpg

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...mods009og4.jpg

http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...mods022gw6.jpg

Here is the retro I did on my legend, former, a few years ago. rip.
http://profile.imageshack.us/user/ma...sc00134it4.jpg
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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as you can see I am retarded when it comes to posting photos
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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I figured it out...

I hope some of these pics aren't too big. I forgot to rescale them upon upload.

These are from the build out.









this is where you have to pop the projector housing out from the main headlight






This is my legend GS that I traded in for my TL. I put a porsche bi-xenon retro in JDM one piecers. I loved this car. awesome.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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The projector comes off that piece pretty easily, it's just four screws and it comes out. Then you can swap the lenses and have a nice time.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Some new pics. Installation begins soon. What do you guys think?

I wanted to keep some reflector as I do not need any unwanted attention from the popos.










sexy ZKdub
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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Looks very nice.
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