Headlight assembly removal

can anyone explain how to get the last bolt/screw/tab holding the headlight assembly loose? It is hidden behind and below the light near the fender.

 

I believe you have to remove bumper...

 

Here it is, the silver clip with the stud thru it...

 

Bump

 

I removed the front bumper to pull the headlights. Not sure you can remove the headlights without removing the bumper. Once the bumper was off the headlights were a cinch to remove.

 

Can you tell me what's involved with removing the front bumper? I'd like to remove it and re-align it. It seems the gap between the bumper and the fenders are slightly off, and i'd like to re-position the bumper.

 

Remove the grill. Remove the bolts holding the bumper cover around the headlights and grill (I think there are ~4). Remove the bolts under the bumper cover and in the fender (not sure how many but it is fairly obvious). Remove the front bolts holding the fender flares and pull the front 1/3 or so of the fender flares away from the fender and bumper (there are clips holding it). Pull the sides of the bumper away from the headlights and fender (again there are clips here). The bumper should then be free to come forward off the truck. Keep in mind if you have fog lights you will need to take care of the harness as the dogs are attached to the bumper cover.

Disclaimer: This is all from memory. I was able to remove it without watching any guides or reading any how-to stuff. Seemed fairly straight forward. Just take your time and don't force anything if it doesn't feel right.

 

Thanks sweaty, you are the man!

 

So... Got the lights off and everything stripped off, but can not get the lens to separate from the base... Baked at 300F for almos 10 minutes and still won't budge.

 

I just did this over the weekend when I did a retrofit. It's a royal PITA since they have PermaSeal as the sealant. I baked mine at 265* for 20 mins. You will need to have a couple bake sessions in order to get them to separate. I wish you luck as I broke my passenger side headlamp and had to replace it...I'll just say that they are not cheap so be patient and take your time. It is not something you'll want to attempt to complete in a single day's worth.

 

I did 270 for 15ish minutes for the first time then 270 for 4-7 min repeat. I think it took 3 times for the first. I was able to do the second in 2 trys. I had to rebake the black housings several time to remove all the permaseal. I resealed with the stuff that's easier to reseparate in the future. It was my first time doing the BHLM so I am far from an expert.

 

Well I'm calling it quits... If anyone wants to sell some that are blacked out let me know.

 

FYI you don't need to remove the bumper to get the light assembly out. Just take off the grill then

The last screw is up under the wheel well. It's really easy to get to, just remove lower two bolts on fender liner in wheel well and peel it up onto the wheel. Use a quarter inch socket wrench with a 10 mm socket and reach up to get to the screw. It's very simple when you glance up and see it.

 

Are you talking about a 2015 or 2016?
2015- don't need to remove bumper. You can reach inside the grill or in through the inner fender to get the last 10mm bolt
2016- The front bumper definitely has to come off. The sides of the bumper are covering the 10mm going into the side of the light

 

I was talking about a 2015...sorry

 

Got it done finally! Baked at 310F for 12 minutes and re-baked as needed.

 

I did this on my 350Z NISMO and will never do it again. Such a PITA, but was worth it in the end.

Looks good!

 

I just was wondering that since you had the Off road and there were integrated LEDs in the headlight, did you do anything to remove them from the housing, or did you have any issues with them leaving them in? Or, was it not a factor and they work fine baking them in the oven? Thanks!

 

Baked just fine with the LEDs in... they come out once the clear lense is removed, paint the housing parts, then reinstall the LEDs and reassemble the lens...

 

Awesome. Good to know. I was worried the LEDs or circuit board might not take the heat. Thanks!