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Old 09-09-13, 03:10 PM
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Hi All,
I want to replace the bumper reflectors with the LED type but wondering how hard to replace it.
Does it need to remove the whole rear bumper to replace it or is there any other easier way?
How is the wire connection? If anyone already done? Thanks.....
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Old 09-09-13, 04:05 PM
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Yes, the only way to remove the bumper reflectors is to remove the rear bumper. Its quite easy to remove the rear bumper though, barely takes any skill.

There's a few good DIY that shows you with pictures on how to remove the bumper if you do a search
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1) Remove bumper, there are a total of about 6-8 screws. Some are behind little white squares.
2) Gently pull and the bumper should pop right off.
3) Each reflector is held on by 1 screw each which you will use for the reflectors.


I did this mod with the led reflectors and I absolutely love it. It matches my LED tails perfectly
Old 09-10-13, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Kumar350
1) Remove bumper, there are a total of about 6-8 screws. Some are behind little white squares.
2) Gently pull and the bumper should pop right off.
3) Each reflector is held on by 1 screw each which you will use for the reflectors.


I did this mod with the led reflectors and I absolutely love it. It matches my LED tails perfectly
Got pics of the LED reflectors? Im curious to whether you can see the individual LEDs or does it look more cohesive
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Thanks guy for the help.
BTW Kumar350 how do you connector the wire? it is easy to find the connection? Did you connector to the break light or the back light?
Old 09-16-13, 11:53 AM
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Just FYI. you can find very clear detail how to remove the rear bumper at Sewell. It is posted in the GFX rear lip.
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Originally Posted by pmanliu
Got pics of the LED reflectors? Im curious to whether you can see the individual LEDs or does it look more cohesive
I have yet to take a rear shot since i installed ill see if i get one tonight
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Thanks guy for the help.
BTW Kumar350 how do you connector the wire? it is easy to find the connection? Did you connector to the break light or the back light?
Mine are conencted to my driving lights and my turn signals
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Here's a pic of my brake light and reflector combo. As I said they are wired to my city lights and turn signals
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Kumar350 that is extremely nice! Thank for sharing....
I have the same Ings kit like your. Do you need to remove the Ings kit first than the rear bumper or just keep the Ings kit on the rear bumper and remove together?
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No just be careful when popping out the reflectors not to damage the edges of the ings and youll be good. I just removed my bumper that was it.
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Here is mine Led reflector from IJDMToy... wiring was easy too.
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I want these!
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Thanks Kumar350 for the info
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Originally Posted by f111f444
Thanks Kumar350 for the info
Not a problem if you need help with the wiring let me know and I will take a look at what I have tapped into where and either write it up for you or just send you pics.
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Kumar350 need your help with the wiring. Finally install the reflector on but I can't tell which wire tap to which. Can you show which wire tap to which?


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