difficulty installing clear front signals?
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difficulty installing clear front signals? So I ordered some clear front signals. How difficult is it? Any write ups on gettin the originals out, maybe with pics?
2002 z28 a4
2002 z28 a4
Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? easy, just remove the headlights, remove the brace on the top and slide the headlights toward the middle of the car and disconnect...thats it
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by kisles2000z28:
<strong>easy, just remove the headlights, remove the brace on the top and slide the headlights toward the middle of the car and disconnect...thats it</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm not sure what brace you removed but I have never removed any brace.
Here's how I've done them in the past.
1. Remove the five black push-in pins from the top of the fasica. This will allow you to pull the fascia out while sliding the headlight assembly towards the center of the car. By pulling out the fascia it will give you that needed extra room to pull the headlight out, I remove the headlight at a slight angle.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAFURCaVAFRAGjI81mMxx9AM5W7xpUTSvWo2SHBEOXWkFn bxDaCm2E2jWVvk0okgWMZIJnCyUFu6WBsOo7Q/C1.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgCdFFkRxaXjd8RfLVcO6w!Qee02lhdzGQjyMH2RW6Ihj083l x9EiRyFt33vSyFHA1ZUz7tqV5dxbmFfwXOAdg/C5.jpg" alt=" - " />
2. Remove the 10mm ( I believe) bolt from the back of the headlight, no other bolt should be removed to take the headlight assembly out.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgB0cFcRZ6V5fuxtaNMIu04SNU9eLxrN4B2wtdW41uz0kYZOZ 06dq4NObgIRjLx1k2HDLBy1ybjRVl962oa3SQ/C3.jpg" alt=" - " />
3. I like to use masking or duct tape on the fascia around the headlight area, this will help protect the paint on the fasia. Looking at the back of the headlight you'll notice two tabs, when re-installing the headlight make sure you slide the two tabs in the proper area. The blue tape shows the tabs.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAFgRlqXKw*BI*WuVNI6CHFLHWhkq0q7joVWifqKrspVZq hUAn7nVu7rnlHOAIi*TTMhjXEdZkJ4OIDCo8Q/C4.jpg" alt=" - " />
4. Now that the headlight is out it's time to remove the amber side marker. There's three 7mm (again I believe) screws that hold it in place, remove all three screws, the blue tape shows the area where the screws are. Remove the side marker and turn signal lights, make sure the foam rubber gasket stays on the lights. When removing the amber marker it can catch on the corner, a bolt that holds the fascia to the fender, sometime by losening the bolt it will clear but just keep lifting on it and it will come out.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAFsRI6YWubvEK1tEmfnG2RLHGASyUtSp6l!GQ5MdJ*TcL 2rdwJyWf1wGI*mKG9qfeuMzWCTMLAyV7EOsAA/C7.jpg" alt=" - " />
One thing I forgot to mention is you need to disconnect or remove the headlight bulbs before you pull the headlight assembly out, if you remove the bulbs do not touch the bulb with your fingers.
I hope I made myself clear on how I install clear corners, let me know if I can be of any help.
Good luck,
Al
<strong>easy, just remove the headlights, remove the brace on the top and slide the headlights toward the middle of the car and disconnect...thats it</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm not sure what brace you removed but I have never removed any brace.
Here's how I've done them in the past.
1. Remove the five black push-in pins from the top of the fasica. This will allow you to pull the fascia out while sliding the headlight assembly towards the center of the car. By pulling out the fascia it will give you that needed extra room to pull the headlight out, I remove the headlight at a slight angle.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAFURCaVAFRAGjI81mMxx9AM5W7xpUTSvWo2SHBEOXWkFn bxDaCm2E2jWVvk0okgWMZIJnCyUFu6WBsOo7Q/C1.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgCdFFkRxaXjd8RfLVcO6w!Qee02lhdzGQjyMH2RW6Ihj083l x9EiRyFt33vSyFHA1ZUz7tqV5dxbmFfwXOAdg/C5.jpg" alt=" - " />
2. Remove the 10mm ( I believe) bolt from the back of the headlight, no other bolt should be removed to take the headlight assembly out.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgB0cFcRZ6V5fuxtaNMIu04SNU9eLxrN4B2wtdW41uz0kYZOZ 06dq4NObgIRjLx1k2HDLBy1ybjRVl962oa3SQ/C3.jpg" alt=" - " />
3. I like to use masking or duct tape on the fascia around the headlight area, this will help protect the paint on the fasia. Looking at the back of the headlight you'll notice two tabs, when re-installing the headlight make sure you slide the two tabs in the proper area. The blue tape shows the tabs.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAFgRlqXKw*BI*WuVNI6CHFLHWhkq0q7joVWifqKrspVZq hUAn7nVu7rnlHOAIi*TTMhjXEdZkJ4OIDCo8Q/C4.jpg" alt=" - " />
4. Now that the headlight is out it's time to remove the amber side marker. There's three 7mm (again I believe) screws that hold it in place, remove all three screws, the blue tape shows the area where the screws are. Remove the side marker and turn signal lights, make sure the foam rubber gasket stays on the lights. When removing the amber marker it can catch on the corner, a bolt that holds the fascia to the fender, sometime by losening the bolt it will clear but just keep lifting on it and it will come out.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAFsRI6YWubvEK1tEmfnG2RLHGASyUtSp6l!GQ5MdJ*TcL 2rdwJyWf1wGI*mKG9qfeuMzWCTMLAyV7EOsAA/C7.jpg" alt=" - " />
One thing I forgot to mention is you need to disconnect or remove the headlight bulbs before you pull the headlight assembly out, if you remove the bulbs do not touch the bulb with your fingers.
I hope I made myself clear on how I install clear corners, let me know if I can be of any help.
Good luck,
Al
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by SS 414:
<strong>Dark Age,
Can you post an after pic of the clear lenses on your car?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The picture showing the red fascia was the SS I once owned, I'm quessing you want to see a picture of the black SS. The black SS is owned by ss01gtw ( Ted ), here's a couple of pictures of both cars.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAPwQ0pWrCTo27Sgw0PQpa8KXxqlzCupVftIaqgLTfTQam 8vkMQjFiKU9o0GVnVcYhy4OySdpptDr!zhT5Q/C8.JPG" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0NQBpZb0SheyU09rJy2llw2rXlwpvJMv8eFZJmK4ckuAZ0IlYG NYm71ojRbar2Guv5zt2cU*ImEkTEKkyXHxFag/blue4.jpg" alt=" - " />
Al
<strong>Dark Age,
Can you post an after pic of the clear lenses on your car?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The picture showing the red fascia was the SS I once owned, I'm quessing you want to see a picture of the black SS. The black SS is owned by ss01gtw ( Ted ), here's a couple of pictures of both cars.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0MgAAAPwQ0pWrCTo27Sgw0PQpa8KXxqlzCupVftIaqgLTfTQam 8vkMQjFiKU9o0GVnVcYhy4OySdpptDr!zhT5Q/C8.JPG" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0NQBpZb0SheyU09rJy2llw2rXlwpvJMv8eFZJmK4ckuAZ0IlYG NYm71ojRbar2Guv5zt2cU*ImEkTEKkyXHxFag/blue4.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? Here's a couple of more pics on black SS.
Also, if you notice, Al used blue bulbs in his.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0LgBiDKUPyF1fsOwTOsxf2nSYXyEU5wYXD2nC8I2n8qE7MPqCH 3uk!mYR6nx1EtvZQSb93*CYeA4/Ted14.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0LgBpZaYP8F2567lIU2tZI6XqRqHxtRYGQoD3oFj9jkCBG0i2e pNFcMADgSCMjnslPvCy61cWZ2U/Ted15.jpg" alt=" - " />
Ted
Also, if you notice, Al used blue bulbs in his.
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0LgBiDKUPyF1fsOwTOsxf2nSYXyEU5wYXD2nC8I2n8qE7MPqCH 3uk!mYR6nx1EtvZQSb93*CYeA4/Ted14.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0LgBpZaYP8F2567lIU2tZI6XqRqHxtRYGQoD3oFj9jkCBG0i2e pNFcMADgSCMjnslPvCy61cWZ2U/Ted15.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? Has anyone tried doing this bottom. It looks like there are six bolts that hold the splash shields in. It looks like by removing them you can reach up in there and replace them. Don't know for sure, but just a possibility.
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by QuickSliver:
<strong>Has anyone tried doing this bottom. It looks like there are six bolts that hold the splash shields in. It looks like by removing them you can reach up in there and replace them. Don't know for sure, but just a possibility.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">A couple of problems with that, unless you like working on your back (unless you have a hoist) I'd pass on it, when you do get to the lense you'll find it harder to remove then if you would have done it from the top. I can do both sides in 15 minutes, but if you think the bottoms the way to go then more power to you. Just my 2 cents worth.
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<strong>Has anyone tried doing this bottom. It looks like there are six bolts that hold the splash shields in. It looks like by removing them you can reach up in there and replace them. Don't know for sure, but just a possibility.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">A couple of problems with that, unless you like working on your back (unless you have a hoist) I'd pass on it, when you do get to the lense you'll find it harder to remove then if you would have done it from the top. I can do both sides in 15 minutes, but if you think the bottoms the way to go then more power to you. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? I don't know if hte bottom is the way to go. I was just wondering if it would be easier. Just trying to figure out whick wat to do this. Thanks for your input Al. Where in MIchigan are you located. I in Warren. Detroit suburb.
I just got my lenses and they sat there for 93-97 car. I have 02. BUt hte companies reciept says 93-00. Do I have the right ones or do I need to send them back.
I just got my lenses and they sat there for 93-97 car. I have 02. BUt hte companies reciept says 93-00. Do I have the right ones or do I need to send them back.
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Re: difficulty installing clear front signals? QuickSliver, I live in DeWitt which is ten miles north of Lansing, I'd be happy to install them for you if you drive up here. The lenses you have are the correct ones.
Al
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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by kisles2000z28:
Remove the side marker and turn signal lights, make sure the foam rubber gasket stays on the lights.
Al
Remove the side marker and turn signal lights, make sure the foam rubber gasket stays on the lights.
Al
I lost one of those foam rubber gaskets, do you know where can I buy it from?
Please I am in deeep siht
iu put mine in last night from underneath and it wasnt bad at all--took me 40 min to do both and not a scratch on them--i didnt remove anything either--just the corner lenses. if ur patient its very possible from the bottom.
Originally Posted by ls2 bait
iu put mine in last night from underneath and it wasnt bad at all--took me 40 min to do both and not a scratch on them--i didnt remove anything either--just the corner lenses. if ur patient its very possible from the bottom.
It is not easier if you are lowered and have to jack up the front to go from the bottom. The headlights can be out in less than 5 minutes.
Originally Posted by VSGLS1
Wow, 3 yrs old...
It is not easier if you are lowered and have to jack up the front to go from the bottom. The headlights can be out in less than 5 minutes.
It is not easier if you are lowered and have to jack up the front to go from the bottom. The headlights can be out in less than 5 minutes.
Originally Posted by VSGLS1
Wow, 3 yrs old...
It is not easier if you are lowered and have to jack up the front to go from the bottom. The headlights can be out in less than 5 minutes.
It is not easier if you are lowered and have to jack up the front to go from the bottom. The headlights can be out in less than 5 minutes.
Originally Posted by ls2 bait
didnt see the date--just saw it wasnt read by me yet when i opened the page--my car is lowered...2-3 pumps of the jack is easier than taking out a headlight.