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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Chrome bezels around lights

Hi,

I would just like to know how to remove the chrome surround from the front lights so I can black it out. I have none headlight washers so it is the none xenon light. If someone has taken them off could you share your how to with me please. Do you have to take the light out or can you get it off with the light in. All help is greatly appreciated and thanks in advance
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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remove the headlights, it's easy, there are three 8mm nuts, one on the bottom, two on the top. Then just disconnect the plug at the back. After you remove the headlight, you'll see the tabs on the chrome ring, just gently pry them up with a flathead screwdriver.

It's pretty simple after you take a look at it.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Thank you for that, I haven't looked yet so that will make it alot easier
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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You can remove the headlights, but I didn't.

The rings are put on with double sided tape and the also snap on. I ran some tape around the hood covering the paint next to the ring, so not to scratch the paint.

take a small screwdriver (I used 2)and taped the end on it to not make more scratches. Use the screwdriver and carefully pry the chrome ring up.

Just take your time and watch what you are doing.
 
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