Interior/Exterior Removing Driving Lights
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Removing Driving Lights
I was attempting the aero grille install this afternoon and went to remove my driving lights, only to find out I have no idea how they come unattached at the mount. I am guessing the mounts can stay on as I swap grilles, but I cant figure out where the lead is separated. I had the lights loose and cover off and tried pulling the lines coming out of the back of the bulb....to no avail. Help, I feel stupid and clueless.
Thanks,
TJM
Thanks,
TJM
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I just did the same to put my black grille on. I had to cut the connectors off the wires before I could get the lights off. Then, I had to drill out the rivets that mount the brackets to the bonnet. All 3 on each bracket had to be removed. The design of the OEM mounting brackets is such that you can't get the grille off with them in place. And I don't have a rivet gun, so I haven't been able to re-mount the lights. Desert MINI, fascist bastards that they are, wanted $50 to put in the 6 rivets for me. I can buy a rivet gun for less than that.
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Originally Posted by Agro
I just did the same to put my black grille on. I had to cut the connectors off the wires before I could get the lights off. Then, I had to drill out the rivets that mount the brackets to the bonnet. All 3 on each bracket had to be removed. The design of the OEM mounting brackets is such that you can't get the grille off with them in place. And I don't have a rivet gun, so I haven't been able to re-mount the lights. Desert MINI, fascist bastards that they are, wanted $50 to put in the 6 rivets for me. I can buy a rivet gun for less than that.
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