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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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So I got a set of those Halo headlights and I was following the steps to install them from a video 1a auto parts made and when you get to the point to take the front bumper off on their car(and I assume others) there is 5 clips you have to take off. But on my bumper there's 9. Two extra clips under each headlight. Is this normal for the 97? Cause they were doing it on a 95. Any suggestions on what I could do about it? Cause I can't get to them as they are under the headlights. Sorry if this is really nooby
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Normal.

Just use a long long thin flat head screwdriver to get under the tabs. Better yet - don't install the headlights. The light output is horrible...even with HID's. I wish I hadnt wasted my money on them a few years back.
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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I tried that but couldnt pop em out. There's not enough space cause the headlights are blocking the way.
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 04:36 AM
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It is possible to get the lower headlight bolts out with the bumper on. It just takes a little dexterity and working from the bottom. I have a set of the "halo" lights because I needed a flat cutoff for the HID bulbs. I have been very pleased with them. There are different grades of headlights.
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fitz Williams
It is possible to get the lower headlight bolts out with the bumper on. It just takes a little dexterity and working from the bottom. I have a set of the "halo" lights because I needed a flat cutoff for the HID bulbs. I have been very pleased with them. There are different grades of headlights.
How did you get the assembly out when you did that? I got all the bolts off of the assembly but when I tried to pull it out it got caught on the bumper and other things under the hood
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 06:43 AM
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take the inner bumper off if you havent already. i had to on my 96 in order to remove them.
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