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Old 03-17-06, 03:39 PM
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Exclamation So I tried installing my fogs today...

But got totally lost. I jacked up the car and took of the skid plates underneath but the 2 screws that hold the light in (screwed thru the rubber seal) WOULD NOT BUDGE. I tried everything and my friend and I could not get them to unscrew. Is that the way you change the fog lights? Has anyone done this mod before? My car is sitting in the garage with the skidplates removed from the bottem and peices in a box if someone could PLEASE point me in the right direction that would be excellent! THANKS!
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I'm guessing those 2 screws that wouldn't budge are for aiming the fog lights. You might have to remove the entire bumper to get the fogs out.
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*sigh* well I have to remove the bumper anyway to get the corner lights out.

Any chance you know how to remove the front bumper?

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Maybe I missed it but what year and model car are you working on. Your profile says "1994 GS300". Removal of foglights from those models that have them mounted in the bumper does not require removal of the bumper.
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if my memory serves me right, he has a black 98-00 LS400.


















Did i get it right?
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Grand you got it! I realized I had a IS300 AND A LS400 without updating my profile lol

I have a Black 99 LS400. I looked around the engine bay but due to my ethnic handicap ( ) I can't figure out how to remove the bumper. Have any of you guys done it before? I want to remove the bumper so I can install the fogs and clear the corners.
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OK to remove your fogs you need to undo the small screw at the side of the reflector beside the fogs.
Then remove the other Phillips screw holding the fogs to the one bracket on the bumper then they just swivel out.
No need to get under the car to access the fogs.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by skperformance
OK to remove your fogs you need to undo the small screw at the side of the reflector beside the fogs.
Then remove the other Phillips screw holding the fogs to the one bracket on the bumper then they just swivel out.
No need to get under the car to access the fogs.
Good luck
How about the side corner lights? How do you remove them to clear them? Thanks
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Originally Posted by skperformance
OK to remove your fogs you need to undo the small screw at the side of the reflector beside the fogs.
Then remove the other Phillips screw holding the fogs to the one bracket on the bumper then they just swivel out.
No need to get under the car to access the fogs.
Good luck
Thanks! Now I tried removing that screw but nothing happened, am I supposed to pull the reflector out to gain access to the back of the fogs?
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You go it ,once the screw is out you have to put something like a screwdriver and gently pry it out of the hole that its pin is holding.
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
How about the side corner lights? How do you remove them to clear them? Thanks
Open hood, and unscew (1 screw) the peice connecting the corner lights to the headlights, and then pull them out carefully with some force.
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To get to the fogs on our gen, Ive been told and have gone through the bottom of the bumper. Unbolt 8 bolts holding the underside protection sheild, and un-twist the bulbs.
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
Open hood, and unscew (1 screw) the peice connecting the corner lights to the headlights, and then pull them out carefully with some force.

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Nope ,who ever told you that never removed their's and lied to you.
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
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