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Old 11-03-09 | 01:09 PM
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I want to have LED fog lights & parking lights (wedge bulb) installed. Found out the front bumper needs to be dropped to access them. Since I don't do this sort of work, I'm looking for professionals that can. Anyone know of any places in Seattle or surrounding cities?
Old 11-03-09 | 01:11 PM
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nah.. don't need to drop bumper for that, search for DIY on this board
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Originally Posted by whlkev
nah.. don't need to drop bumper for that, search for DIY on this board
I found the DIY for the parking light but I haven't found anything for the fog lights. I'd rather do it myself but I'll pay someone to do it for me too.
Old 11-03-09 | 01:31 PM
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definitely don't need to drop the bumper. access them from the front wheel well (that's how i did my aftermarket). turn the wheel one way, take out clips and pull the fender liner all the way back and access the bulb
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definitely don't need to drop the bumper. access them from the front wheel well (that's how i did my aftermarket). turn the wheel one way, take out clips and pull the fender liner all the way back and access the bulb
Does the car need to be raised in order to do this or can I leave it sitting on the ground? Regarding the fender liner, are there any bolts/screws that need to be removed? How long did it take you? Thanks.
Old 11-03-09 | 01:56 PM
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Carnutz is in Bellevue, in the Park Place complex behind Honey Baked Ham.

To replace the fogs you just need to remove a minimum of two clips and one bolt then carefully pull back the fender liner. Maybe a total of 10 minutes for both sides.
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Thanks for the responses. My confidence has been restored. I was a little discouraged after Lexus told me the entire bumper had to be dropped.
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you probably don't need to raise it. my car is so low but i didn't raise it up at all when dealing with fogs
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Ok, thanks. Next step, order bulbs then install myself. I'll update later...(to be continued).
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Originally Posted by seattlegs
I want to have LED fog lights & parking lights (wedge bulb) installed. Found out the front bumper needs to be dropped to access them. Since I don't do this sort of work, I'm looking for professionals that can. Anyone know of any places in Seattle or surrounding cities?
hows it going man? like the dude said in the previous post...car nutz behind parkplace. i had my springs and brake job done out here in kirkland at EAT motorsports...or like others have stated the diy. hope all is well. take care.
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Originally Posted by BKE420
hows it going man? like the dude said in the previous post...car nutz behind parkplace. i had my springs and brake job done out here in kirkland at EAT motorsports...or like others have stated the diy. hope all is well. take care.
I'm gonna give it a shot myself first. If I'm unsuccessful, I'll check out EAT & Car Nutz. Thanks.
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