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Old 06-19-12, 09:04 AM
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Default Swap out to HID Fogs w/o removing Bumper?

I was wondering if anyone knows how to swap the HID fogs without removing the bumper. I tried to search but most were missing pictures or removed the bumper. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 06-19-12, 09:13 AM
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You can't bro well to my knowledge you can't you have to take the whole bumper off to get to the lights. I tried doing it myself I wouldn't trust myself taking my bumper off.
Old 06-19-12, 09:20 AM
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Yes you can do it thought the wheel well. Just remove the clips along the fender liner. It is much easier to take off the bumper though
Old 06-19-12, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Yes you can do it thought the wheel well. Just remove the clips along the fender liner. It is much easier to take off the bumper though
Bob is correct. I installed my HID fogs the same way. Very easy!
Old 06-19-12, 11:23 AM
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take the bumper off.it will be easy .i did it all by myself.
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It was pretty easier for to just pull the fender liner LOL i didnt want to take off the bumper and put it back.
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search is your friend,here's the link and go to lighting section

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ease-read.html
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just angle your wheels and remove the fender liners.. took me 10mins to installed both HID fog lights
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Ok. I will try it out by angling my wheels and removing as much lining as I need.
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Yes you can do it thought the wheel well. Just remove the clips along the fender liner. It is much easier to take off the bumper though
i did it this way and it literally took me 5 minutes each side.
Old 06-19-12, 05:54 PM
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I did it both ways. Going through the fender liner is definitely quicker, but taking off the bumper isnt that hard. I prefer taking off the whole bumper. That way you prep and mount your ballast in a nice secure location. Either way works though!
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1. wheels well
2. remove bumper
3. under the car by removing a few plastic panels

I have done all 3 methods. My vote goes to #2.
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I removed bumper. Took 30 mins. More clearance to mount ballast.
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Dose anyone have problem when they put back the whole bumper and the 7 screws under neath the bumper sometimes the holes are not aline and can't screw back the screws. I always have this problem and end up two screws are not back to the place. It would be better if I have two car jacker but I only have one so. Dose anyone have good solution for it?
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Originally Posted by JasonChang
Dose anyone have problem when they put back the whole bumper and the 7 screws under neath the bumper sometimes the holes are not aline and can't screw back the screws. I always have this problem and end up two screws are not back to the place. It would be better if I have two car jacker but I only have one so. Dose anyone have good solution for it?
My buddy has taken off my bumper over 10 times without a jack (im at stock height) and has never had this problem. Double check that the plastic underneath the bumper is perfectly "tucked in" before putting the screws back on


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