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Does anyone know how to install the 2011 Fsport lip on the non Fsport bumper? I know there are a couple people on the forum that have done this already but i can't find to see a DIY =[ some one please help me mine just came through the door =]
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Mine didn't come with instructions =[ I don't have the Fsport bumper so i think it might be different to install. Hopefully I can get it installed as soon as possible!
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Ok, I took a few pictures along the way so hopefully this helps you out. Sorry for the leopard print sheets...it was the only sheet that my wife would let me use ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
First off breathe and take a deep breath, you'll have suck it up an get courageous because you will be cutting 10 large rectangles into your brand new bumper
The tools you will need for this include a dremel, a power drill, sandpaper if you want to smooth out the cuts, sockets, flathead and phillips screwdrivers and wrenches.
Start by taking off the engine plastic covering and all the clips along the top of the bumper. I believe there are a couple of screws that need to be removed as well.
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Next you can start taking off the front bumper. There are 2 bolts at each corner of the fender, you'll have to peel back the front wheel well lining to reach them. As well, there are a couple of unique clips holding the wheel well linging to the front bumper, you have to get these off.
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Along the bottom there are a number of clips and screws that you will have to remove.
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If you have headlight washers built into the bumper, like I did, you will not have a ton of room to work with, you can dissconnect the washer hoses and clamp them off to completely take the bumper off, but I chose to work with the bumper still attached to the hoses.
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You can then take off the foglight housing. I remember there being a couple of screws and then you'll just have to unhook the clamps and it will slide right out. **This would be a great time to change your forlight bulbs if you want to
I did mine the old fashioned way and cut my hands up all over the place.
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You will not need the old plastic pieces as the lip has the new ones built right in.
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Next, wipe down the backside of your bumper with a wet rag so that you can pinpoint the cutouts. They are all marked and in total there should be 5. 3 closest to the fender and 2 along the lower lip.
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Now the fun begins. I started by drilling 2 holes on either side of the cutouts. Next, bring out the dremel and connect the holes! I found that if you line up the blade of the dremel in between the lines, it gave a perfect cut.
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Then, line up the new lip peices and install the clips that are provided. Read and look at the instructions carefully, as it tells you which clips to install and where, as there are 2 types of clips provided. My first test fit was a bit off because I didnt cut one of the rectangles big enough, I had to take all the clips out and cut out a bit more.
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After that, install the foglight housing back into the bumper, and repeat for side 2! That wasn't bad at all huh?
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This is what the finished product should look like![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
First off breathe and take a deep breath, you'll have suck it up an get courageous because you will be cutting 10 large rectangles into your brand new bumper
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Start by taking off the engine plastic covering and all the clips along the top of the bumper. I believe there are a couple of screws that need to be removed as well.
![Name: IMG_1196.jpg
Views: 3066
Size: 52.5 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434282d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1196.jpg)
Next you can start taking off the front bumper. There are 2 bolts at each corner of the fender, you'll have to peel back the front wheel well lining to reach them. As well, there are a couple of unique clips holding the wheel well linging to the front bumper, you have to get these off.
![Name: IMG_1197.jpg
Views: 3107
Size: 36.5 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434283d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1197.jpg)
Along the bottom there are a number of clips and screws that you will have to remove.
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Views: 3019
Size: 41.5 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434284d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1199.jpg)
If you have headlight washers built into the bumper, like I did, you will not have a ton of room to work with, you can dissconnect the washer hoses and clamp them off to completely take the bumper off, but I chose to work with the bumper still attached to the hoses.
![Name: IMG_1200-1.jpg
Views: 3020
Size: 75.6 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434285d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1200-1.jpg)
You can then take off the foglight housing. I remember there being a couple of screws and then you'll just have to unhook the clamps and it will slide right out. **This would be a great time to change your forlight bulbs if you want to
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Size: 61.0 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434286d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1201-1.jpg)
You will not need the old plastic pieces as the lip has the new ones built right in.
![Name: IMG_1202-1.jpg
Views: 3027
Size: 72.2 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434287d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1202-1.jpg)
Next, wipe down the backside of your bumper with a wet rag so that you can pinpoint the cutouts. They are all marked and in total there should be 5. 3 closest to the fender and 2 along the lower lip.
![Name: IMG_1204.jpg
Views: 2999
Size: 65.1 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434288d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1204.jpg)
Now the fun begins. I started by drilling 2 holes on either side of the cutouts. Next, bring out the dremel and connect the holes! I found that if you line up the blade of the dremel in between the lines, it gave a perfect cut.
![Name: IMG_1205.jpg
Views: 2996
Size: 71.1 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434289d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1205.jpg)
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Then, line up the new lip peices and install the clips that are provided. Read and look at the instructions carefully, as it tells you which clips to install and where, as there are 2 types of clips provided. My first test fit was a bit off because I didnt cut one of the rectangles big enough, I had to take all the clips out and cut out a bit more.
![Name: IMG_1207.jpg
Views: 3033
Size: 93.7 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434291d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1207.jpg)
After that, install the foglight housing back into the bumper, and repeat for side 2! That wasn't bad at all huh?
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Views: 3022
Size: 92.0 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434292d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1209-1.jpg)
This is what the finished product should look like
![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Size: 52.3 KB](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/434293d1501364621-diy-to-install-the-11-fsport-lip-img_1219-1.jpg)
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I think it looks great with the side lips ![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
All you would need to do is make drill holes in the same exact spot... ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Not too hard without markings being there.
Edit: Plus, I think I can see a perfect circle in photo #10 of "Trza"s post.
Seems to be in the right spot.. (See my old IS350 below)
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/4484/DSCN0865a.jpg)
"Intuitive Parking Assist" is still an available option for 2011 IS Models.
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Not too hard without markings being there.
Edit: Plus, I think I can see a perfect circle in photo #10 of "Trza"s post.
Seems to be in the right spot.. (See my old IS350 below)
![](https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/4484/DSCN0865a.jpg)
"Intuitive Parking Assist" is still an available option for 2011 IS Models.
Joe Z
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Last edited by Joe Z; 05-27-11 at 10:52 AM.
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Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if the holes are already marked off for the sensors. I'll have a look when I get home at the pictures that I took and see if I can find a clear one of the backside of the bumper.
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