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headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/14/2007 2:46:38 AM    kevin_nguyen0862   Posts: 337 Joined: 8/3/2006 Status: offline ok i know this is a stupid question but i need help. i just got some new headlights for my honda accord 2001 4/dr and i need to know how to change it or take the stock headlight out.. i tried earlier but i coulndt seem to fine the bottom bolts. do i need to jack the car up and go through the fender part and take the wheel off. please help. thanks _____________________________ 01 honda accord v6 ex 5% tint all around aem sri apexi ws2 dual exhaust tein basic coilovers my new addition to the family 2005 honda s2000 with 10600 still just a baby!!! Post #: 1

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/14/2007 3:00:27 AM    02BlueAccord Posts: 368 Joined: 6/26/2006 Status: offline u actually need to take off ur bumper. i tried to change mine to. so i called them and everyone said u need to take off the bumper. so i went to midas and they did it for like 75 bucks. u mite be able to find a differ way but thats the only way i know _____________________________ 02 Blue Accord-F23 VTEC (auto) Tsudo N1 Catback Exhaust System DC-S Headers Cold Air Intake with k&n filter AEM Tru Power Pulley Kit Ground Wires OBX Sparkplug Wires 17'' BSA Rims Carbon fiber Tail Lights Halo headlights (in reply to kevin_nguyen0862) Post #: 2

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/14/2007 3:05:58 AM    kevin_nguyen0862   Posts: 337 Joined: 8/3/2006 Status: offline really???? damn that sucks. these anyone know of a easier way? but thanks 01blueaccord. < Message edited by kevin_nguyen0862 -- 1/14/2007 3:50:49 AM > _____________________________ 01 honda accord v6 ex 5% tint all around aem sri apexi ws2 dual exhaust tein basic coilovers my new addition to the family 2005 honda s2000 with 10600 still just a baby!!! (in reply to 02BlueAccord) Post #: 3

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/16/2007 9:50:31 PM    kevin_nguyen0862   Posts: 337 Joined: 8/3/2006 Status: offline hey but is taking the bumper off easy though i know it seems like a stupid question?? _____________________________ 01 honda accord v6 ex 5% tint all around aem sri apexi ws2 dual exhaust tein basic coilovers my new addition to the family 2005 honda s2000 with 10600 still just a baby!!! (in reply to kevin_nguyen0862) Post #: 4

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/16/2007 9:56:18 PM    blackex19 Posts: 366 Joined: 11/24/2006 Status: offline this is very easy installation you shouldn't have to give away your money trust me i was in the same situation.  All you need to do is remove some simple plastic screws at the bottom of the bumper and 2 screws that attach the bumper to the fender on each side. After that, all the bolts will be visible and should be fairly easy to remove.  Youll be surprised how easy it is to remove the bumper, i was surprised myself. (in reply to kevin_nguyen0862) Post #: 5

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/16/2007 10:14:37 PM    kevin_nguyen0862   Posts: 337 Joined: 8/3/2006 Status: offline thanks blackex19. ill give it a try. did you have a 01 honda accord also? _____________________________ 01 honda accord v6 ex 5% tint all around aem sri apexi ws2 dual exhaust tein basic coilovers my new addition to the family 2005 honda s2000 with 10600 still just a baby!!! (in reply to blackex19) Post #: 6

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/16/2007 10:27:34 PM    blackex19 Posts: 366 Joined: 11/24/2006 Status: offline i have a 2002 but 98-02 should be the same, maybe a bit different but not completely.  Good Luck! (in reply to kevin_nguyen0862) Post #: 7

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/20/2007 2:32:05 PM    vtecdragon   Posts: 2 Joined: 1/20/2007 Status: offline Hey guys, i just installed these new halo projectors on my 2001 accord V6 and it is as easy at black said.  Simply remove the two bolts that hold the bumper to the fender, remove the plastic screws that hold the bumper to the under carriage, then you find that their are about 4-5 bolts holding the headlight unit to the car.  Easy installation, i did mines in under 2 hours.  Hardest part of installation is putting the bumper back on properly. (in reply to blackex19) Post #: 8

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/20/2007 5:37:14 PM    kevin_nguyen0862   Posts: 337 Joined: 8/3/2006 Status: offline i know what your talking about vtecdragon i just did mines like 30 minutes ago. the bumper was easy to take off and the headlights alos but when it came time to put it back it was kinda hard. but i managed. the only problem now is that the head light has a little gap on the side at the fender which is fine becasue you cant really see it unless you really look at it. i will try and post up some pictures. thanks again for all your help guys.. _____________________________ 01 honda accord v6 ex 5% tint all around aem sri apexi ws2 dual exhaust tein basic coilovers my new addition to the family 2005 honda s2000 with 10600 still just a baby!!! (in reply to vtecdragon) Post #: 9

RE: headlight changing!!! i need help - 1/28/2007 11:05:54 PM    blackex19 Posts: 366 Joined: 11/24/2006 Status: offline glad to hear you guys installed the headlights. .now lets see some pics! (in reply to kevin_nguyen0862) Post #: 10

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