Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
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Changing my bumper
im changing my bumper, from a s model bumper (no lights or pdc) to hse one that has lights and pdc. i havent got the bumper yet so dont know what will come with it, just wanted to know what i may need to connect the lights and pdc, i already have light wash on the one fitted at the moment and i know i will have to change the interior light switch. Oh aye, is it an easy job to change the bumper? and if it isnt, is there anybody willing to lend a hand in changing it
23rd Oct 2008 1:38 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Changing bumper is easy.
Do a search on here for a step-by-step guide or drop me a line, I've done it a few times now.
23rd Oct 2008 1:49 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
lad its an easy job to change the bumpers. The instructions say removing the outer wheel arch trims too, but you don't need to, just undo the inner arch screws and it gives just enough to pull off the bumper.
To change the bumper the grill needs to be removed, the upper bumper screws will be exposed, headlights need to come off, easy as the taps just lift up and they pop out, exposing more upper bumper screws. Where the headlightd were, near the inner wing there is a screw/bolt that needs to be removed, and a tab that needs to be manipulated over the nipple. screws under bumper too.......
When the drivers side headlight is out, hopefully you will see some unused terminal blocks, one is for the PDC, and the other unused one is for fogs.
Hope that helps........hope I aint forgotten anything
23rd Oct 2008 7:19 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
cheers ta for your replies, ive had the lights out of their place, replaced side lights with LED's. i was told not to remove the lights as they are bi-xenons and need resetting,!!!???!!!! unsure about that!!! hopefully im getting the bumper at the weekend and might fit it next weekend, so i will have a look on the site about removing/fitting it and have a look at the landy before taking it to bits
23rd Oct 2008 7:34 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
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Not removing the lights???????done mine twice. All fine so far.
23rd Oct 2008 7:41 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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If also you think down the line you want a A Bar, now would be the time to consider it as that requires the bumper off to.....Just a suggestion as it will save yu alot of time
23rd Oct 2008 7:43 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
hhhmmmm, used to play about with electrics in my old range rover, fitting this and that and nowt blow up, but when i changed the side lights at the place i got the LED's from i said lets just remove the whole light fit the LED's and refit them, but the guy said dont, so i didnt. i thought if the light weren't on it should be ok as it just unclips and goes back together again. ah well if they need to come off.....OFF THEY COME!!!
23rd Oct 2008 7:47 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
I cannot see why there would be a problem with removing them, Slimer sells them all the time to allow upgrades from normal lights. As long as you don't drop them anyway. Rip em out mate, be done with it. If worried pm the large one, he will advise you. If you find proof they should'nt be taken out please let me know too.
23rd Oct 2008 7:54 pm
POINTYED
Member Since: 22 Mar 2008
Location: BURY,LANCS
Posts: 2758
hi
must have had my headlights out a million times,changed from normal to xenon and from normal to led sidelights that many times i can care to remember.tried quite a few white led's until i was happy with brightness and reflectivity.
no probs at all
dunc life is tooooo short.enjoy the moment.dont worry be happy
club BSS
23rd Oct 2008 9:13 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
cheers ta ED.
23rd Oct 2008 10:24 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
Got the bumper
Right, i have got my replacement bumper, looks easy to remove and put the new one on, as i can see where all the screws go looking at the new bumper. Looks like i have the wiring already on it but just want to make sure that it has all the wiring before i change it as i dont really want to remove it and then buy and fit the wiring later. i have taken a couple of photos, hope they are clear enough.
cheers
26th Oct 2008 9:05 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Yep ..there the ones for front PDC and fogs ...had my bumper off today
Just wip out the osf headlight and see if you have the 2 plugs behind there ( wiring in car side )G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
26th Oct 2008 9:36 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
ta wiggs, ill have a look tomorrow, im hoping they will be there as i have read they should be
oh and if they are there, can i connect the wiring loom before getting a switch fitted?
26th Oct 2008 9:55 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Can't see why not ...there will be no power going to it without the switch anyway.G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
26th Oct 2008 10:01 pm
lad
Member Since: 17 May 2008
Location: Blackburn
Posts: 634
i though so, but id thought id ask! ta! dont want it going up in flames!!
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