Exactly like the title says, this is a writeup on how to apply the yellow (or clear or smoked) foglight film over the foglights. These instructions are good either if u purchased the film from me or elsewhere. Lets begin!!
2007-08 foglight removal:
First, remove the foglights from the bumper. The bolt is visible on the sides of the center grill on. U need to remove it with a 10mm socket. After removing that bolt, pull the housing forward and reach in and remove the bulb from the glass by turning it OR removing the bulb from the wiring (this is friggin HARD so if u can't do it, u need 2 grow some muscles lol
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2009+ foglight removal: Remove this philips screw and pull forward the foglight housing. Now reach in and remove the bulb from the glass by turning it OR removing the bulb from the wiring (this is friggin HARD so if u can't do it, u need 2 grow some muscles lol
).
(photo thanks to orangerevloution)
For 2009+ modelS: remove the 3 screws that holds the foglight housing from the black plastic. Here is the location of the 3 screws:
(photo thanks to cardinal)
Once u remove the three screws, continue with the instructions below to remove the foglight from the housing.
ALL HONDA FIT MODELS:
Remove the 2 bolts holding the foglight lens to the plastic. Make sure not to move that black spring loaded arm too much b/c that is what adjusts the beam. You can always adjust this later from under it.
Next, take the housings and CLEAN EM GOOD!! take em 2 ur kitchen n wash the lenses only w/ soap n water n dry em.
First off, review the pic below then continue to the description.
RED line = edge of glass
PURPLE line = edge of lamin-x.
If u bought the film from me, u should already have precut film. If not, follow the lines above to cut out a piece of film. Do NOT lay the film all the way to the edge of the glass, u will create a burn spot right in the center of ur film. U need to leave a 1cm gap all the way around.
Don't worry, that 1cm edge where there is clear glass does NOT show when u install the plastic housings.
Next step would be to take ur film and peal off the protective backing and stick it to the CENTER OF THE LENS FIRST!!
You don't need to use soap/water solution cuz its such a small area. While you are sticking the film, flatten it out from the center outwards with your fingers and make sure u don't get any huge bubbles. Don't worry about the small ones, they will go away after a couple days.
Install the lenses back onto the foglight housings via the 2 screws.
2009+ models, the install is the same as the removal.
WOW HOW SEXY IS THAT!!!
THIS NEXT STEP SHOULD NOT BE SKIPPED!!
Take some carnauba (or any of ur favorite waxes) and wax the film. This will keep the film from burning or changing colors. U only need to wax it 2-3 times a year (i do it every couple months, it doesn't take long).
Remember those small bubbles? well drive with the foglights on for a day or so and they will go away by themselves. If it fogs up a little, don't worry its normal. I hope this helps everybody!
PM me if u want a set!!
Kevin
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