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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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i tried searching already and couldnt find anything is there a link or could someone tell me how to get the headlights out of this rsx so i dont start breaking things. thanks.
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicgsr2004 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i tried searching already and couldnt find anything is there a link or could someone tell me how to get the headlights out of this rsx so i dont start breaking things. thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

it requires taking the front bumper off and a few bolts and clips. follow these instructions minus the hid install.

http://performance.clubrsx.com/prsxhidinstall.html
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 07:20 AM
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first you have to take the bumper off, then there are two bolts up top that you can see clearly, then there is one bolt underneath the headlight and then there is a black bracket that holds the light in and it just pops right out, i believe theres only three bolts holding it in if i remember correctly. it's been a year since ive done it
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Start by getting the bumper off.

Theirs clips on top, right where the grill is. Use a Flat tip to pop them out.
On the side of the bumper, where it lines up with the fender, theirs a screw there, use a Star screw driver to get it out.
Under the bumper, theirs a few of those clips as well, use the flat tip.
Theirs also 2 screws on each side, use a Star screw driver.

If you have problems with the clips, use a set of pliers, be careful not to break them.

Now for the headlamps, it's all 10mm bolts and 1 screw.
You'll need an extension to get the bolt under the headlamp. It's a 10mm socket.
Theirs also a 2 other bolts in all. (one on top, one on the side)

Undo the bulbs and pull off the headlamp out. Put your bulbs in and put it back together.

You're lucky I'm putting on a new intake!
Here's a photo for help, I circled where the bolts are:
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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i just did this, christmas day. First you need to take off the front bumber. there is 1 screw in each front wheel well, it is easy to find because near the edge of the fender there is a whole which looks like it goes up, the screw is up in there. Once you get those out open your hood, there are 4 or 5 clips in there. (use a flat screw driver to get clips out.) Then there are 2 more screws under the car, and 3 more clips under the car. (two of which are holding the very bottom lip to the front bumper and undercarage. tricky to find, and easy to forget.) Once you have all of them out, you will notice the front end is loose. Before pulling be sure that all clips have been removed, this is important because you can starting breaking parts this way. Pull hard but gently to get it free of a few clips, but dont just starting pulling with all your might. once that is off there are 4 screws on each assembly. 2 up top, visible with front end still on, one on the side (simple to get out), and finally one between the bottum of the assembly and the frame. Note: this is the hardest of all, I used a socket wrench with a 6 inch extension to get that out and back in. (take your time with that screw) and that is it...

let me know how my directions help you!
Good luck!!
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