Anybody know how to take the amber lens off of our turn signals
from our stock headlights? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!!

You have to take the front bumper off, then remove the headlights take them apart; take out the amber section then reseal the headlights and put everything back together.
I plan on doing this in a couple of weeks or so.

Lee

HRC Stage II
Coming Soon!

after taking out the headlights, remove the bulbs and retaining clips and use a heat gun to loosen the seal and separate the lens from he housing.then remove the three screws holding the amber in. i didnt even bother resealing them, they only retain moisture if there is a small break in the seal. if the light isnt sealed airtight all mositure will evaporate form the light. but i painted the housings blue, so i wanted some ventilation for the heat.

First, you have to remove the headlight assemblies fro the car. This is done by unscrewing the plastic screws on teh corners o fthe inner fender and teh front bumper. Next, you have to remove the turn signals. This is done by unscrewing the single screw that holds each of them in. next, get a small ratchet and 12mm socket in the bumper cover and unbolt the retaining bolt that is right at the corner of the headlight and the front fender and the front bumper. Next, unbolt the other retaining bolt that is at the corner of the front bumper cover and the fender. this should make it fairly easy to bend the corner of the bumper cover down. next unbolt the headlight assembly from the frame up top. there is 1 bolt on the very top, and there are 2 bolts and one nut on the backside of it. you will also hav eto unbolt the row of bolts in teh center of the bumper cover to get the bumper to bend enough. after doing this ot both sides, unplug the headlight assembly wiring harnesses, and maneuver it out. remove all the screws from the back of the headlight assembly itself. Now, unclip all the clips around the assembly, and get a heat gun and a friend and a large flat screwdriver or pry tool, and CAREFULLY pry the lens off of the housing (the lens WILL warp if it is overheated and bent). after you get the lens off, unscrew the orange reflector from the housing. Now, get a squeeze bottle o fclear silicone, and apply in the area that the original bond was. now, Go in reverse with the heating process. press the 2 halves together while heating then and applying extra silicone where needed. Also apply the clamps while doing this (this will help it stay together while bonding). After about 30 minutes after you have put the lens back on, take the clamps off, and apply a SECOND layer of silicone around the lens where it meats up with the housing. Make sure there is NO spot where air or water can go through between the two. IT is best to apply a Third thin coat the next day just to make sbsoultely sure. Wait 24 hrs before putting the headlight back onto the car. Try to keep all of your work neat (I.E. make sure when you re-bond the first time, that all the plastic around the housing where it lines up with the lens is as smooth as possible, and apply even layers of silicone). You now have clear corners, and a seal that is 9 times out of ten BETTER than yoru factory seal (not as resistant to impact 'though, which means that if you hit somebody or something and total out your car, your lenses will probably be laying on the ground past your car, but if you hit something that hard, the headlights will be your least of worries).

(This one's for the archives...;-))
Jason
98' Eagle Talon ESi-T
Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)


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Where can you get a heat gun from?

Lee

HRC Stage II
Coming Soon!

any hardware store, home store (like lowes) and maybe even at a crafts store

cant u use a hair dryer????????? in the heat guns place

ive never tried it, but theoretically it should work it would just take alot longer to heat the seal enough to separate it.

How many clamps are there to hold the headlights in place? Do u have to take the bumper off?

i cant remember now many clamps are holding the healdamp on but you do have to remove the bumper cover and its alot of fun...not. hehe yea and removing the light assembly itself is awesome too im gona try and give this a whirl whenever I get a new bumper cover but it just doesnt seem worth it for all the work involved...take it easy and thanks for all the info!

Tony

you have to remove the headlight to get the bumper off because of the bolt that mounts under the headlight. just dont be stupid and bolt it back under there or it will be much work later. between 3 front bumpers, ive attached all of them with the four bolts in the center and zip ties on the sides and never had a problem or breakage yet. it allows you to take the bumper off in about 5 minutes. ive clocked less than 3. convenient.