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How to take out headlights and foglights??

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Old 12-27-06, 08:56 PM
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Default How to take out headlights and foglights??

Anyone know how this is done or if there was a DIY thread about it???
Old 12-27-06, 08:58 PM
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may i ask why you would want to do this. if you want to change the bulbs then you can do both without taking the bumper off [which would be required to take both out]
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I'm getting the headlights sent out to get painted (same with fogs)
Old 12-28-06, 09:10 AM
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i still need help!?!?
Old 12-28-06, 09:19 AM
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To remove the fog light and headlight assemblies, you need to remove the front bumper. It is a pretty straight forward procedure, just take your time and be careful not to break any clips and be aware that both the headlights and fogs have aim adjustments on them. Try not to alter their aim during removal/installation if you can.
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If you have stock HIDs, I would let a professional do it as dealing with the AFS motor and calibration is a challenge.

If you have halogens, you need to do the following:

1. Remove engine covers
2. Remove upper front fender protectors
3. Remove entire front bumper fascia
4. Remove cold air intake assembly
5. Remove front energy absorbing bumper
6. Disconnect all wirong harnesses
7. Remove headlight assembly
8. Remove No.1 headlight, No.2 headlight, parking light, and 2x7440 turn indicator bulbs

I would highly recommend buying a $10 one day subscription to Toyota Techinfo for the detailed diagrams.
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yeah in order to take off ur headlights and fogs you have to take off the front bumper. putting the headlights back on is a PAIN!! >_< goodluck!
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Originally Posted by solo_stage
yeah in order to take off ur headlights and fogs you have to take off the front bumper. putting the headlights back on is a PAIN!! >_< goodluck!
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If you're going to remove BOTH the fogs and the headlights, then I'd just go ahead and take off the front bumper. It's not that hard to do, most of it is held in by clips:



By the way, I find it funny that even the car in the FSM diagrams couldn't avoid getting the front license plate holes!!!

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Originally Posted by javyLSU
If you're going to remove BOTH the fogs and the headlights, then I'd just go ahead and take off the front bumper. It's not that hard to do, most of it is held in by clips:



By the way, I find it funny that even the car in the FSM diagrams couldn't avoid getting the front license plate holes!!!

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javy, you say "both"...do you not need to take off the front bumper to remove the fogs?
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Holy thread resurrection batman!!
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Originally Posted by ThermonMer
javy, you say "both"...do you not need to take off the front bumper to remove the fogs?
Not necessary if you're only removing the fogs, but most definitely easier. Removing the bumper IS necessary for removing the headlights.

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Old 03-21-11, 08:07 PM
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thanks! im going to try it this weekend. so you undo the single top bolt on the housing and yank out the housing? or do you need to fiddle with any clips?
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