Old Jun 27, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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Fast_Draw
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Default Front Bumper Cover Removal & Headlight Separation ...

I need to remove the front bumper cover to install my Injen CAI - I've already removed the stock air box, and resonator. And installed my own Short Ram Air set up by jsut using a AEM 2.5" Cone filter at the end of where it used to attach to the air filter box. But I (very painfully) removed the resonator through the driver's side wheel well - but I def. can't get in there to mount and install the pieces for the CAI.

I know it's prob. pretty simple just removing those pain in the ass cheap plastic-rivet things - but how many are there? Any troubles?

Also - I bought a pair of replacement lights for the accord off eBay and plan on bladck-housing them, I've seen a few other 7th geners do it - but Where are the rivets, etc. do take out the headlights of the car? I know this also has to be done with the front bumper off.

I bought the extra set just so I can take my time getting apart the lights and spraying them, so I don't have to do that, and put them in the car all in one day. I got some metalic black paint that I think will look good.

How do/did others get apart the epoxy/silicon adheasive holding them together water tight? I don't have a heat gun, which I htink is the recommended way - but I've heard much success just shocing thim in the oven for like 30 sec. at a time, and peeling them apart as the epoxy gunk gets soft.

AALLLLLSSSOOOo .. I bought some heavy-duty epoxy,and some clear silicon stuff to put them back together - what did others use/recommend so I odn't get condensation, etc.?
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