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Old 03-03-12, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mplopez
I used a pry tool (one with a slight curve like a hook works best)... they are plastic and you should be able to get at any autoparts store or ebay.
any screws holding it together or is just clips?
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These have AFS too ?
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No AFS.

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Originally Posted by NSGxLEX
I placed an order yesterday and used the extra money I saved for overnight shipping and I just received them 10 minutes ago. Thanks Sewell!
Any update ? I ordered mine last thursday and can't wait for it
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Old 03-03-12, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Legend217
too bad. I'm in Socal but you can do it yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebp0Os7K1vM (bumper removal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI_e8...eature=related (headlights removal)

You don't have to remove your bumper completely.
Thanks for the info! I was able to get it. Removing Ballast and Modifying the bumper guards are a pain in the ****...
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Old 03-03-12, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mong
any screws holding it together or is just clips?
clips and 2 screws if I remember correctly.
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Originally Posted by mplopez
Thanks for the info! I was able to get it. Removing Ballast and Modifying the bumper guards are a pain in the ****...
more pics (the progress)
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Originally Posted by mplopez
Thanks for the info! I was able to get it. Removing Ballast and Modifying the bumper guards are a pain in the ****...
Did you take any pictures of your modified bumper brackets by any chance?
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Did you take any pictures of your modified bumper brackets by any chance?
yes please if you have chance, take image of the modified bumper brackets
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so besides making the brackets fit, its straight plug and play with the new revised sewell ones? They look amazing
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Originally Posted by flyfl1pguy
yes please if you have chance, take image of the modified bumper brackets
Sorry I didn't get the photos - I was so tired and wanted to get it finished - Took me almost 5 hours...

As for the bumper cover mod - its primarily the round dust cap on the new headlights (bottom of head lamp - which houses the LED strip) that get in the way. So you have to cut around them. I suggest a powered hand saw or hot knife. It took me forever to get the ballast out on the first try and much faster the second try.

Here are somme pics of the ballast removal - sorry its fuzzy... its clear on my end
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Darrel @ Sewell - Any thoughts in creating a modified bumper bracket to sell or including one in the kit for extra $$ - I'm sure it'd be easier for your shop to machine/smooth the necessary mods.
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Originally Posted by mong
any screws holding it together or is just clips?
step 1 - pry tool

Step 2 - side
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Originally Posted by mplopez
step 1 - pry tool

Step 2 - side
Step 3 left side

step 4 right side

step 5 remove screws - I dont have these pics nor will I.

I take no responsibility to any damage that may occur to your vehicle as a result of these instructions

Dont know what else I can do to help you.
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Originally Posted by ms2619
so besides making the brackets fit, its straight plug and play with the new revised sewell ones? They look amazing
Plug and Play is relative. Its plug and play from a plug to plug perspective (meaning the connection to your car's power plug, But you still need to remove your old bulbs (and ballast which is a pain) or provide new ones. You may as well get new HID bulbs, new high beams (9005), and bllnker bulbs since you've already taken your bumper apart.

Best of luck!
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