Headlight Trim Plates

Finally got these installed and they look pretty good. The only thing is they were a real pain in the butt to get installed. I looked for over a week to try to find an install video with no luck. The only install video I could find was on the first page of this thread. Which was a lot of help but not enough. Don’t get me wrong the video was helpful and got me about 75% of the way to install these, but the Video was for how to install headlights. The most difficult and hardest part was finding out how to separate the bumper from the fender, but the video doesn’t show how to do that. In the video it just shows the guy pushing on the fender from the inside of the Engine bay for it to pop free, but it is not that easy. Overall the fit and finish is excellent and I love the look of them!
The only criticism I have is for there to be a little bit more detailed instructional video on how to install these. Thanks again for another great mod @MESO
Chuck

 

any tips for us that haven’t done it yet?

 

After trail and error from watching the video the only tips I would recommend is. First follow all the steps for removing the grill. Then remove the large plastic panels to the left and the right of the radiator. That allows you easier access to get to the inside of the bumper, fender and flare to release the clips. Then try to find the two 1 inch plastic hook style clips that hold the flare to the bumper and flare to the fender from inside the engine bay.


From watching the video it looks like the guy is just pushing them loose but I’m assuming that after my install he is pinching the clips to release them and pushing at the same time.


I’ll try to get some pictures of what I’m talking about tomorrow and post them.

 

How long did it take everyone to get theirs? Its been about 9 days and it says mine are still in California. @MESO hoping to get this solved before you run out of cav blue again.

 

Everything I’ve ordered has arrived within a week. But with all the products dropping the last 2 weeks it’s possible things are getting backed up. Shoot him a message and I know you’ll get taken care of when he has time to check messages. It’s a busy time

 

@txranger83

First watch the video on the first page of this thread.

So picture 1 are the two plastic panels to the left and the right of the radiator. You must remove those to get Access to the clips to release the flair from the fender and bumper cover. It’s pretty easy just pop the plastic pop pen out
(Picture 1a) there is only one on each plastic panel. Once you remove those its easier to get access to the clips that hold the flare to the fender and bumper Cover. In (Picture 2) you can see the clips. (Picture 2a) is a zoomed in picture of the clips. I would take a flashlight and shine in there so you can see what your working with before you attempt to release them thats way you can see where the clips are. I dont think my picture showed the lowest clip. What I would recommend is pinching the clips and pushing out while pinching the clips that will release them. Hope this helps

 

Just installed a set on my cavalry blue. Before and after:

 

Love it! Small addition but makes the headlights more pronounced

 

Installed mine yesterday and did it in combination with a headlight install so make it worth the frustration.


As for the bumper removal... no real hiccups with the fender flares (sticking your arm in from the top and pushing out the clips worked great). But I know now why there’s a link to those plastic brackets at the bottom of the page. Managed to not need new ones but that is definitely a spot where the instructions could have been better. I would say that after releasing the front of the flares, try to gently lift up the three tabs on those brackets to free the bumper that clips into them.

 

Just bought my set, very quick response,thank you

 

Thanks Meso!!

 

@MESO Any idea when another run of MGM will go through?

 

AG in stock people!

 

Yes! I am waiting for a set like TacoJetMech.

 

Got mine form Tacomabeast last week.

 

So did everyone else it seems. Sold out.

 

Installing mine tomorrow. This is a better video for those who need it

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bhGlwKRlAYE

 

Anyone with a barcelona red care to post pictures of the before and after from near and far?

 

Just got my AG set. Will be installing tomorrow.

The mould seems solid, but @MESO’s paint guy could use some practice.

 

Sorry about that. I must have overlooked those blems. PM me your order number and I’ll get you out a fresh set