---------------------------------------------------------
Here are the steps I took to take apart my Fit's headlight. It was very easy and on my first attempt (headlight was not warm enough) I mest up the black plastic a little when I was frustrated. My second attempt things went smooth like butter!
Instructions:
1. Prepare the headlight by taking off the small dark grey nipple on the black of the headlight and also the three screws you see on the back of the headlight.
2. Preheat oven to 200F. I actually had mine at 210F and mine is a gas oven. It all depends so I would recommend anything from 200F to 225F. Once the preheating is complete, turn off the oven, and place the headlight inside the oven on top of a tray with a baking sheet.
4. Let sit for about 10 minutes. I had mine in for about 11 minutes and then took it out.
5. It should be warm enought so that you have to use a mitten for the first few minutes.
6. Pry around the back of the headlight with a screwdriver or butter knife. Both the black sealant and black plastic will stretch nicely when it is warmed properly.
7. Once you have seperated the plastic and lens you have enough leeway to use your hands and pry the two pieces apart. Take your time and you will see the black sealant stretch. I used a screwdriver to seperate it once it was stretched out and kept pulling the lens and plastic apart and repeat until the whole thing was off. There are a few clips that hold the headlight together that you need to pop out while pulling the headlight apart.
8. If you are having a hard time, put the headlight back in the oven and let the sealant soften up.
Here are a few pics so you get the idea.
Where to start prying.
Slowly prying the headlight apart.
If you need instructions on how to paint the headlights please go to this link.
DIY: Painting the Honda Fit Headlights
DIY: Painting the Honda Fit Headlights
If you need instructions on how to put the headlights back together go to this link.
DIY: Putting the Honda Fit Headlights Back Together
No comments:
Post a Comment