clear corners
lupin³
11-27-2004, 06:34 AM
i have began to modify my 99' alero and began with a few things to start off with.
one of the main things at the moment is clearing the corners and wondered if someone could give me a step-by-step explanation on how to do this, if not can you at least give me a link to somewhere that can help..
one of the main things at the moment is clearing the corners and wondered if someone could give me a step-by-step explanation on how to do this, if not can you at least give me a link to somewhere that can help..
Importboom
11-27-2004, 10:32 AM
by clear corners to mean headlight clearing right? bcause if you do then u just have to buy a set of see through headlights... but if thats not the case just let me kno and ill try to help
lupin³
11-28-2004, 05:32 AM
its taking the headlight off and pretty much taking the amber out of it, but the tricky part is getting it apart and than resealing it.
Igovert500
11-30-2004, 07:48 PM
How do you Remove Amber Turn Lens From Headlight Housing? -BoostedSpyder
**Tools needed: Socket Set (for bumper), Hairdryer (shrink wrap gun); Flat-Head Screwdriver; Phillips Screwdriver**
A) Remove bumper cover or entire bumper assembly: There is no easy way to do this. Figure it out. This is about headlights, not bumper covers.
EDIT: For the bumper: 2 Bolts in each front wheel well, under the coping. 5 Bolts on top in the front next to the hood latch. 4 Bolts underneath on 2 spars that brace the main bumper part. There that's all you get.
B) Remove Headlights: Remove the 3 bulbs from the housing (hi beam, lo beam, and turn signal). There are 2 bolts behind the housing, 1 on top, and 1 only accessible when you take off your bumper.
C) Unplug Housing: There is a harness at the bottom of the housing, unplug it. This is a seperate step because undoubtably some of you will forget to plug it back in after all of this. At least I did...
D) Split Housing: Use the flat-head to remove the metal clips around the housing. They will jump, so put your hand over them. There is a goo that will become maleable when heated that insulates the housing. Hold housing with turn signal down. Blow heat, 1/2 (yes that close) inch from the surface, on the side that is up, evenly around the crest of the housing. This is where you will begin the split. Heat about half way down the housing, focusing at the top, slowing your movenment. Do this evenly on both sides. *Realize that the goo you are about to do battle with is just that, and it will be stretchy, so try to keep the stretchyness down and DO NOT get it on the reflective part of the inside of the housing. Instead pull it outward.* When it has been very heated, pop off the plastic restraint off the glass and wedge the flat-head in between. Use a twisting motion to insert the screwdriver and pry the housing apart. when there is enough room, use your hands to pull it more. There are more plastic restraints along the way, so be careful. Continue to heat and pull, and eventualy it will give and open like a shell. At this point you way want to clean inside the clear part of the housing. I used 99% alcohol, so no residue would be left behind.
E) Inside the Housing: Remove the outer plastic housing peice. In my case it was black. You may want to clean the reflective part, in my case i had a bulb explode and had residue all over the place. Be very careful of the material used so that it will not score the reflection.
F) Remove the Amber: You will see 2 screws holding it in place. Remove them. Behind the amber plastic is a piece of metal. Leave that in place and replace the screws.
G) Re-Assembly: Replace the inner piece removed in step E. Heat the housing starting at the turn signal side. Heat evenly at close range. When very heated, replace clear cover opposite from removal. It will not go in all the way right away. This is ok. Just continue to heat and apply pressure untill it is even. Replace the metal clips. Continue to heat entire edge of housing to ensure proper seal. Some may choose to put a THIN line of silicone around the edge to back up the existing goop. This is to keep condensation out of the housing.
H) Re-Install Housing: Replace all bolts, bulbs.
I) Plug in Harness: Don't forget this!!!
J) Replace Bumper Cover: It's ok to not like this part...
I copied this from the DSM FAQ
**Tools needed: Socket Set (for bumper), Hairdryer (shrink wrap gun); Flat-Head Screwdriver; Phillips Screwdriver**
A) Remove bumper cover or entire bumper assembly: There is no easy way to do this. Figure it out. This is about headlights, not bumper covers.
EDIT: For the bumper: 2 Bolts in each front wheel well, under the coping. 5 Bolts on top in the front next to the hood latch. 4 Bolts underneath on 2 spars that brace the main bumper part. There that's all you get.
B) Remove Headlights: Remove the 3 bulbs from the housing (hi beam, lo beam, and turn signal). There are 2 bolts behind the housing, 1 on top, and 1 only accessible when you take off your bumper.
C) Unplug Housing: There is a harness at the bottom of the housing, unplug it. This is a seperate step because undoubtably some of you will forget to plug it back in after all of this. At least I did...
D) Split Housing: Use the flat-head to remove the metal clips around the housing. They will jump, so put your hand over them. There is a goo that will become maleable when heated that insulates the housing. Hold housing with turn signal down. Blow heat, 1/2 (yes that close) inch from the surface, on the side that is up, evenly around the crest of the housing. This is where you will begin the split. Heat about half way down the housing, focusing at the top, slowing your movenment. Do this evenly on both sides. *Realize that the goo you are about to do battle with is just that, and it will be stretchy, so try to keep the stretchyness down and DO NOT get it on the reflective part of the inside of the housing. Instead pull it outward.* When it has been very heated, pop off the plastic restraint off the glass and wedge the flat-head in between. Use a twisting motion to insert the screwdriver and pry the housing apart. when there is enough room, use your hands to pull it more. There are more plastic restraints along the way, so be careful. Continue to heat and pull, and eventualy it will give and open like a shell. At this point you way want to clean inside the clear part of the housing. I used 99% alcohol, so no residue would be left behind.
E) Inside the Housing: Remove the outer plastic housing peice. In my case it was black. You may want to clean the reflective part, in my case i had a bulb explode and had residue all over the place. Be very careful of the material used so that it will not score the reflection.
F) Remove the Amber: You will see 2 screws holding it in place. Remove them. Behind the amber plastic is a piece of metal. Leave that in place and replace the screws.
G) Re-Assembly: Replace the inner piece removed in step E. Heat the housing starting at the turn signal side. Heat evenly at close range. When very heated, replace clear cover opposite from removal. It will not go in all the way right away. This is ok. Just continue to heat and apply pressure untill it is even. Replace the metal clips. Continue to heat entire edge of housing to ensure proper seal. Some may choose to put a THIN line of silicone around the edge to back up the existing goop. This is to keep condensation out of the housing.
H) Re-Install Housing: Replace all bolts, bulbs.
I) Plug in Harness: Don't forget this!!!
J) Replace Bumper Cover: It's ok to not like this part...
I copied this from the DSM FAQ
lupin³
12-08-2004, 05:38 PM
thanks man, im still just doing minor changes.. im not sure if im gonna go all out or wait 4 years when i get a new car
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