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So I have been working to remedy 2 rattles in the front end. I've identified both and remedied 1 of the 2...
Identified and remedied the headlight washer hose plastic L junction which wasnt cable tied to the nearby cables on the passenger side, so got that taken care of so it stops tapping the nearby frame and plastic.
The other noise I am hearing is both my front turn signal housings jiggling in the front bumper cover housing. I played around with it for 30 minutes and for the life of me can't figure out how to remove the turn signal housing so I can add some closed cell foam to absorb the gaps and eliminate the jiggling/rattle.
Does anyone know how to remove the front turn signal housings from the bumper cover?
Ok, bulb out and 10mm bolt removed easy enough.. I've located all 3 clips but for the life of cant figure out how to detach them... 1 hand cant reach them all simultaneously, which is all that fits in the space, even so moving the long clip in either direction doesnt snap it out
Ok, bulb out and 10mm bolt removed easy enough.. I've located all 3 clips but for the life of cant figure out how to detach them... 1 hand cant reach them all simultaneously, which is all that fits in the space, even so moving the clip in either direction doesnt snap it out... taking all suggestions
I'm gonna try plastic trim tools tomorrow on the claws clips... today was just using my hand. It appears they either release by pushing down or inward depending on the orientation and pulling out the light housing simultaneously
the pictures really help with what I thought I was feeling. I need to get a tool to try and push the thicker dog ear plastic piece closest to the bumper cover housing, that is what's holding it in place... the long pieces are there to help locate the dog ear claw locations. makes sense now...
If you don't have the removal tools, you can use a butter knife or a long dull steak knife.
I have trim tools but the space is tight so may need to use a stubby straight screwdriver... will advise once I try again tonight during my social distancing garage time
Ok nailed it! The trick is to use a tool and start with claw closest to the grill and then the middle one...once those two are unseated the light assembly can be pulled/pushed out with a little effort against the third most outboard claw...
If your driving lights jiggle (top picture) and it bothers you, then this is an easy fix by placing some adhesive backed, closed cell foam around the edges of the driving light and reinstalling it so it's tiiiiiiight.
03-10-20, 06:01 PM
Front end noise, need some assistance
