How long did it take?

 

Depends on how comfortable you are with minor wrenching. I would advise taking your time. If you do, it probably will take about 2 hours. The second time around, well below an hour. It really isn't a tough DIY job.

 

is there any easier way to install the front reflectors ! i have no lift or tools really

 

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Well you would need tools...just take it to a body shop.

 

how much would they charge

 

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No lift needed; just get some jackstands. There is more than enough room to work on the bumper; even the jack stands are only needed to keep the car raised while the front wheels are off.

Tools needed, as my picture shows, are the most basic that practically everyone has; a screwdriver and socket wrench with 10mm socket. A member above also noted that he replaced his without removing the bumper. You may give that a shot as well.

 

subscribing. Looks useful, thanks.

 

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I didn't even use jack stands..... I just used a tire jack.. not as safe I know....
I worked on one side, then I put the tire back on and switched sides.
This was very time consuming, but effective. Took me about 3 hours total, going very tentatively.

 

This Helped Me Big Time When I Stripped My Z Down This Weekend

 

good DIY write up.

 

I just did the same with the OEM tire jack, it was a lot more time consuming because you can really only do one side at a time. I was able to do the driver side without removing the splash guard...a lot harder and greater working space restriction, but it worked.

The OP should make a slight change on the pictures to include the 06-07 version of headlights as well. The instructions are the same, except the parking light is in a slightly different location.

nothingremains...if this is your first time going to the auto store to pick up lifts and stands, be sure to make sure the lift you bought can lift as high as the stands that you're using it with. as simple as that sound, i made that mistake the first time.

 

Uhh...mine is an '06.

 

Thank for the excellent directions. I was able to follow those directly on my '07 to replace the side markers. The only thing I did different was use ramps then I jacked the car up a little higher and putit on jack stands. I didn't bother removing the wheels. I found I didn't have trouble access anything with the wheels still on. Initial attempt at this took 2-3 hours being unfamiliar to what to look for. But after doing this, I can easily take the bumper off in less than 30 min with the help of power tools. It was amazing how much easier it was to put everything back together. Also, I would recommend getting some extra bumper push rivots from nissan. (The ones on top of the bumper visible when you open your hood.) They just wouldn't come out easily no matter what I did. So I just applied steady force and ended up with 4/6 broken. Anyway, thanks again for the writeup. It was really nice actually doing it. It allowed me time to get a close at the suspension and get perspective on where everything is and how they work.

-Joe

 

I swapped out my ruined jp type a for the oem front, follwed your directions and took no time whatsoever. Thanks for the excellent write up, it was right on the money. Thanks again

 

where can i get this led reflectors from?

 

They were custom-made by ares. I have since redone them myself.

 

that looks good

if u want L.E.Ds in ur headlights check out clearcorners.com

they do an AWESOME JOB!!!