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R50/53 OEM driving light brackets install?

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Old Apr 4, 2019 | 06:22 PM
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OEM driving light brackets install?
ordered a pair of OEM mini driving light brackets for my 05 but didn't come with any instructions
not sure how and where they mount
did come with six rivets

looking for install instructions

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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 05:39 AM
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I think this is what you are looking for ...

http://www.motoringfile.com/howto/Dr...Lights_902.pdf

Some people opt to use stainless cap head screws instead of the rivets.

Best of luck.

Motor On!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2019 | 07:19 AM
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that it
JA thanks, exactly what i was looking for
i didn't realize that i would have to drill the hood, was thinking the kit would use existing mounting points
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 05:38 AM
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Be sure to use some sort of "stop" on your drill bit (I used a piece of vacuum hose) so you don't drill through your hood and ruin your entire day.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 07:28 AM
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thanks!!
all installed and with out drilling any holes in hood (to scary)
made extensions for the OEM brackets mounting them to existing tabs
 
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