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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Easy way to remove Driving lights?

Is there any easy way to remove the driving lights??

The reason is: Im replacing my front grille and of course, I already have the driving lights installed. I dont want to cut the wires and have to reinstall them again thru the lights. Is there an easier way to remove them?:impatient
 
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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i thought those separated by a plug/harness. i could be wrong. been
a while since i did the install...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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No easy way. I took the lights apart and removed the wires from the inside, but I did have to cut a wire since the end wouldn't fit through the hole. You'll also have to drill out the rivits on the brackets or mutilate the old grille to get it off.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Pir is 100% correct. That's exacly what I had to do too. Had to buy a rivet gun and some wire end connectors too.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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What is riveted? My light 'hangers/brackets' are screwed in with 3 screws.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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The dealership install has the black brackets riveted to the underside of the bonnet. If you have screws, you either had a "non-standard" installation or they weren't installed by a dealership.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Mine came with the lights from the factory actually with screws.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Wish mine had screws. I had to buy a rivet gun and learn to use it.
 
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