I'm trading a guy (StealthRSR) straight up for some black projectors. I need to know how to take out my headlights so I can send him mine ASAP. Is it a big pain in the ass? Le me know dudes. I really appreciate it!
#46604, "RE: How do I take my headlights out." In response to Reply # 0
did you try searching? this has been asked a million times... it's a little easier if you take off your bumper (with re-enforcement bar). there's about 4-5 bolts holding the headlight in. there's more posts w/ more info... use the search
-marc
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#46666, "RE: How do I take my headlights out." In response to Reply # 1 May-04-03 03:31 PM by DR1665
It's a big PITA! There's the obvious bolt on top. Then there's a couple on the back side. Look down at it from the top and they're by the turn signal and under (? it's been a while) the low beam. Then there's mister "I-am-the-fucking-bolt-under-the-headlight-that-you-have-to-take-the-bumper-off-to-get-to-and-you-will-never-reuse-me." It's between the low and high beams under the headlight and you have to get to it from the front. If you look under your headlights (through the gap) you will see it.
This is why it's a PITA. You need to remove the bumper to get them out easily, but you have to get them out to remove the bumper! AUGH! Just get rambo with it and show it who's boss!
*EDIT* Get some bandages and beer. If you don't cut your hand up a bit, you'll still want a buzz the first time you do this one...
#46668, "RE: How do I take my headlights out." In response to Reply # 3
hey, that one bolt is a big pain in the ass to get to but i got mine out without having to remove the front bumper. Just make sure you have a really long extension and something to keep the front bumper pried away from the headlights. And yes, be prepared for your hands to get torn up a little bit. Hope this helps.
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#46670, "RE: How do I take my headlights out." In response to Reply # 4
it's kinda easier to jsut take off the bumper. you need to take off the bumper and the re-enforcement bar as one piece though. (b/c you can't separate the bumper and the re-bar while it's on the car... the headlights are in the way). just unbolt everything you can see holding the bumper and then unbolt the 4 14mm bolts holding the re-bar. it'll slide right out after that. this makes taking out the headlights easier but it's just a pain to do...
-marc
='95 RS 5spd Red= Matrix CAI A'pexi Turbo N1 Hanabi 8000k HID SPAL Deluxe Power Windows Nakayama GT5 17's Ractive STB GSX Calipers AEM Rotors
#46697, "RE: How do I take my headlights out." In response to Reply # 6
My bumper must make it really easy, cause I took mine out a few days ago and it only took me like 5 minutes, and didn't have to take the bumper off at all. Was like 3 or 4 bolts.
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#46701, "RE: How do I take my headlights out." In response to Reply # 7
>My bumper must make it really easy, cause I took mine out a >few days ago and it only took me like 5 minutes, and didn't >have to take the bumper off at all. Was like 3 or 4 bolts. >
lol ya if you've got an aftermarket bumper w/ big holes or somethin where the bottom bolts are it might be easier to leave it on
-marc
='95 RS 5spd Red= Matrix CAI A'pexi Turbo N1 Hanabi 8000k HID SPAL Deluxe Power Windows Nakayama GT5 17's Ractive STB GSX Calipers AEM Rotors
