Can any of the guys who have put the Grill Kit on who have the leather pack, please write a couple of lines here on disconnecting the Fog lights and Washers. I don't think it would be hard, but I had some feedback that maybe I should put some more info on that. I am just reviewing the instructions. 2nd batch will probably get packed tomorrow night, then posted Wednesday.

Appreciate your help. Just a couple of sentences would be OK. Also, if anyone took a closeup photo of the indicator connector? My instructions were a little vauge there as well.

Cheers,
Hymee.

BTW - I thought someone had offered some text on this in the past, but I couldn't find it. There are so many posts about this mod

 

If I get it this week Hymee, I''ll be installing on a leather pack this weekend. Photos will be taken and I'll send u instructions on fog lights and washers

 

AMG,

Thanks. That would be appreciated. I have given quite specific instructions in most areas, except this bit. Probably not hard to work out, but it would be nicer if I had some more info.

Cheers,
Hymee.

 

Just resent you my email - incase it is what your looking for.

 

Mysdd,

Thanks - your a champ!

Cheers,
Hymee.

(Now, if only the my VPN into work would bloody connect...)

 

HYMEE

The procedure to disconnect the fog lamps is from memory to simple remove the only obvious connecting point , and with the washers i disconnected it at the hose connection /not at the main connection i found this was a simpler way of doing it used the K.I.S.S.method (Keep it simple stupid ), make sure you have a bucket to drain the water into , when reconnecting make sure everything is replaced correctly , refill washer tank , and follow hymee procedure in reverse .

Upon re installation everything should be fine /spot check fog lights and washers when complete congratulations are in order you, have scored a much needed extra protective grill for your car.

Hymee , i hope this helps .

michael

ps : Irrespective of what others are saying the monkey does not look like you.(hmmmm, maybe just a faint resemblense.ha ha ha

 

Thanks L&L.

Enough monkeying around - I am trying to keep my identity anonymous.

Cheers,
HYmee.

 

Twas me wot promised the words re removal of the indicators.

Your description is very accurate but the process for removing the electrical connection proved a tad troublesome, mainly because find the correct textured panel on the car side connector, which one has to pinch, eluded me.

I suggest that people take a zen-like pause at this point, breath deeply, and resume the careful tactile exploration of the connector, noting the differences on each side and finally focus mind and body energy on the clip, squeeze firmly and gently pull apart.

Having written that, I would like to be able to boast that it worked for me, but in truth, pepe and I did our grills together, and pepe is the indicator-sensei :p

As for the washer tubes, yes, a bucket is good, but I reckon a couple of golf tees (the old wooden ones) would be better

 

Perhaps I will just provide links to this thread, and mention to look for Timbo zen-like hints and tips.

Msydd also sent me some tips as well!

Thanks Guys.

 

Aha! It's Timbo that I have to thank for the "Zen" comments about the connector for the indicators. That's truly the only tricky part of the whole deal, and being forewarned was a great help.

Like Sco and Hymee, I made my own grille up.

Washers:

There is a hose junction close to the indicators on the passenger side of the car. All that is required is to squeeze the wire clip on the front side (which releases it) and slide it back along the hose. The hose can then be eased off the plastic joiner pipe. A bucket would do the job, but I made up a small tapered wooden plug, from a piece of dowel which worked very well too.

Some water will also run out from the front part which you will be removing, so 2 plugs might be useful (not in any way essential though). The water in the front part will also cunningly wait until you've forgotten about it and turn the front panel over. Then it will empty onto your shoe.

Spotlights:

No difficulty - just a straight pull off and push back on. However, just remember to do a visual check of the angle before lifting the bumper/nose cone into position as the view of the reconnection job will be slightly awkward when you are reassembling.

Indicators:

The zen part.

If you have trouble seeing what you are trying to do, the whole junction block can be removed from its mounting spot by gently sliding a very small bladed screwdriver between the block and the mounting point. This will release the plastic retaining flange and allow removal.

When you look at the block there is a tab on one side with 2 grooved pads that must be squeezed tightly against the block to allow you to pull it apart. When your squeeze is right it comes apart fairly smoothly, so better squeezing is what's called for, not heftier wrenching.

If you do take the block off its mount, it's probably easier to remount the appropriate side of the block back onto the car before reassembly.

 

^
+---------------- Oh-yeah! I like that description. Thanks BVD!

 

Great stuff BVD! I can see that beatific smile from here

 

Yes, those indicators are a bastard.... my fingers still hurt from squeezing them... btw, squeeze in the right spot or you'll be feeling the frustration and have big flat spots on your fingers for a while :D

 

And squeeze in the right spot, and they just about fall apart...

 

Which monkey is L&L referring to? Did you use one on your CD?

Here's my favourite monkey. A 34k gif file (right click on him to save) which is very handy for adding into emails, posts etc to get the right "tut tut!" flavour.

E.g. BVD says "Don't wrench your indicator wiring junction block apart with undue force...."

 

L&L made a few posts with a picture of himself (his son attached it actually), and the image resembles a monkey:

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?postid=187941

Butt, my favourite monkey clip is this one:

Stinky Monkey

BUTT Pun intended!!

Cheers,
Hymee.

 

ROFL !!! :D :D :D

 

…as the actress said to the bishop! Sorry, but could think of nothing else since reading this!

 

When the fish howleth, what then of the horney toad?

 

…the Hymee will be found, embraced by the beast!

(just to show there are few degrees of separation in any link on this forum :p )

 

That is one funny monkey! :D

 

This thread reminds me of one of my favourite driving tunes this year -- Robbie Williams' "Me and My Monkey" -- and it's closing line: "How did I get mixed up with this f*&$#^g monkey anyhow"

:D