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Old 05-03-2003, 11:26 AM
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do your front turnlamp/running light pull into the engine area or outside the car? thanks!
Old 05-03-2003, 12:12 PM
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You are going to have to go underneath the car,and go through your air-dam area...not sure where,but that's the general location...its been a long time when I did mine..
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what you'r going to have to do is go under your car, and right under the fog light assembly, there will be these two hex bolts. Take those out and that will give you access to the inside of the back of the bumper. Look up and you will see your corner lenses. Unbolt anything that is holding it in and take it out. Easier said than done. It WILL be a pain in the ***, but don't be afraid to use force. It will come out sooner or later. That is the exact way I did it when installing mine.

Note: I am not responsible for any damamge you do to your car.
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You guys installed them from the bottom? Interesting. I did mine from the top. It took a total of 20 mins. Try finding Dark Age 53 (aka Al). He has a great install write up. It's really very easy.

Edit: You are talking about clear corners right?
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Did mine from the top. Disconnect electrical connections from the headlight. Remove 1 bolt that holds the headlight. Remove headlight. Now you have complete access to the corners. Remove thier electrical connections, and there should be 3 bolts holding them on. Remove those, and you will have a bit of wiggling to do to get them out.
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Did mine from the top. Disconnect electrical connections from the headlight. Remove 1 bolt that holds the headlight. Remove headlight. Now you have complete access to the corners. Remove thier electrical connections, and there should be 3 bolts holding them on. Remove those, and you will have a bit of wiggling to do to get them out.
Yep, that's by far the easiest way. Hands down.
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Default Re: how to install front clear lenses?

ok, but do the lenses pull in or pull out? i have a front nose spoiler that is oaround them and if they pull out i wont do it if they pull into the inside of the car i will. if they pull out ill just black them out. thanks
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You pull them (carefully) inside the headlight assembly area.
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if thats true sweet! i got headlight covers but with one side on and the other off its a close call for me but with clear parking lenses i think without covers would look ALOT better. if you are positive they pull into the car im in!!! anyone need a set of headlight covers?
thanks for all the help and insight guys!
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They do come in and out through the headlight assembly. I have a set in my Z28. They were pretty easy to install. Actually, I'll sell you mine if you're interested. I am taking them out tomorrow. I can take pics and post them if you're interested.

Wait a second here...for some reason I don't think we are talking about the same thing. I'm talking about clear corners on a 98+ Camaro. The running lights below the actual headlights. You're throwing me off a bit by referring to your headlight covers.
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no we are talking about the same thing. i was just refering to the looks of the turn signals with the head light covers on. the orange crap has got to go! if your are in good shape ill buy them!!!! email me if you could and we can work out the details! a pic would be sweet too!
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disconect the 2 bolts that hold the headlight in place.
Pull the headlight towards the nose of the car.
Now swap the corners and bulbs.
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no we are talking about the same thing. i was just refering to the looks of the turn signals with the head light covers on. the orange crap has got to go! if your are in good shape ill buy them!!!! email me if you could and we can work out the details! a pic would be sweet too!
I haven't looked at them closely in a while. I'll remove them today and I'll take a few pics. I'll email them to you.
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thanks!
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no we are talking about the same thing. i was just refering to the looks of the turn signals with the head light covers on. the orange crap has got to go! if your are in good shape ill buy them!!!! email me if you could and we can work out the details! a pic would be sweet too!
I haven't looked at them closely in a while. I'll remove them today and I'll take a few pics. I'll email them to you.

Sorry I haven't gotten around to removing the clear corners. I just started a new job today and it's a bit overwhelming. Lots to do.
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just keep me updated please



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