Replacing front side reflectors
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Replacing front side reflectors
I ordered the white reflectors and was wondering how difficult it is to change out the stock amber ones...any tips?
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Originally posted by ppw350Zunit
remove the bumper and it'll be an easy install.
remove the bumper and it'll be an easy install.
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Removing the bumper cake, 6 clips on the top under the hood, three screws/bolts in each fender (inside the wheel wells), forgot how many screws underneath (6-8 I think), but it is easy. I threw some smoked ones the other day and it took me 20 minutes (I never took the bumper off before that or knew how to).
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Re: Replacing front side reflectors
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I ordered the white reflectors and was wondering how difficult it is to change out the stock amber ones...any tips?
I ordered the white reflectors and was wondering how difficult it is to change out the stock amber ones...any tips?
In my opinion the easiest way to remove the bumper cover is to first take out the 10mm bolts on the bottom of the bumper that also hold the front of the plastic undertray on. Then remove the two screws and one bolt inside the wheel wells that also attach to the bumper cover. The easiest way to do this is to turn the front wheels toward the opposite side you are working on. In other words if you are working on the driver's side turn the front wheels toward the passenger side to give yourself more room to work. Then pull back the fender well liner or unattach the front part of it in order to gain access and stick your hand in to reach the screws and bolt just under the headlights. Then remove them. A flashlight or other light you can use to get inside the fender well is helpful here. Do the same thing on the other side. Once you have those removed on both sides then remove the six top clips and the bumper will come right off. All you have to do then is unscrew the markers (2 screws each) and put the new ones in. Then replace the bumper cover working backwards from the removal process.
Don't forget if you happen to have a Injen CAI like me it is a good time to clean it while you have the bumper cover off and easy access to it.
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I did mine without removing the bumper. Not recommended, especially when it starts raining. The gnarly scracthes on my forearms at the end of the day had made me looked suicidal for the next few days.
-Travis
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Originally posted by Synergy350Z
I did mine without removing the bumper. Not recommended, especially when it starts raining. The gnarly scracthes on my forearms at the end of the day had made me looked suicidal for the next few days.
-Travis
I did mine without removing the bumper. Not recommended, especially when it starts raining. The gnarly scracthes on my forearms at the end of the day had made me looked suicidal for the next few days.
-Travis
I should have just taken the bumper off.
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hahaha exactly. Left side was no problem, 2 min in I'm thinking, this is so easy!!!
Then came the right side, then the rain, then the suicidal tendencies.
-Travis
Then came the right side, then the rain, then the suicidal tendencies.
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Does the plastic undertray come off too? I just got the directions but they are all in Japanese....looks like you just need to take the 10-16 bolts off under the bumper, then the six plastic screws that you can see when you pop the hood, this right? Thanks everyone!
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Does the plastic undertray come off too? I just got the directions but they are all in Japanese....looks like you just need to take the 10-16 bolts off under the bumper, then the six plastic screws that you can see when you pop the hood, this right? Thanks everyone!
Does the plastic undertray come off too? I just got the directions but they are all in Japanese....looks like you just need to take the 10-16 bolts off under the bumper, then the six plastic screws that you can see when you pop the hood, this right? Thanks everyone!
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I got mine 2 days ago and was wondering the same thing but didn't want to start a thread about it, so thanks 350UZSB. Im setting aside a day just to do it cuz I always screw something up.
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ok i decided to go ahead and take it off but im stuck. How do I get the 6 clips off on top of the bumper without damaging them? I popped the head up and pulled really hard but they won't come off. Also how to I get it to disjoint from the fender?
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Originally posted by Mantis3024
ok i decided to go ahead and take it off but im stuck. How do I get the 6 clips off on top of the bumper without damaging them? I popped the head up and pulled really hard but they won't come off. Also how to I get it to disjoint from the fender?
ok i decided to go ahead and take it off but im stuck. How do I get the 6 clips off on top of the bumper without damaging them? I popped the head up and pulled really hard but they won't come off. Also how to I get it to disjoint from the fender?
I am assuming you have the wheels off? Did you take the 2-3 screws off behind the wheel well cover? If you look in there you will see that the bumper is attached. One those are removed from both sides of car just pull the bumper out gently.
Put a towell or something on the ground to set the bumper on.