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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Have read a few threads reguarding the oil cooler screens and there install, but can`t find anything about head light squirters and there removal. Still waiting for my screen kit from Racing Beat to show
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Once you get the bumper off most of the way it should be self explanatory.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Thanks thats what I thought,just glad it doesn't get very complicated
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Old Feb 29, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Thanks

Here are the after pics. Thanks so much for the instructions and Help. You all Rock!!

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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Jason I followed you DIY to the tee and everything went perfect.
It took about an hour because installed the A/C cooler screen also.I'll post some pics as soon as she gets a bath.
Thanks for the great info
Glen
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Going to install my screens on sunday. I'm a little nervous about removing the bumper, but hopefully it all goes well.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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^ I was too,but it is quite easy,just take your time.
No need to break any speed records for bumper removal.
Did you get the A/C screen also.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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^ I was too,but it is quite easy,just take your time.
No need to break any speed records for bumper removal.
Did you get the A/C screen also.
I'm more worried about putting it back on than taking it off. Did you jack your car up? I didnt get he a/c screen.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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When removing the bumper, remember to have a blanket or something, near by, to lay the bumper on.
Also, don't pull too hard, until you get those headlight washer pumps removed!
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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1st off Habsfan???? just kiddin,sorry I had to,Leafs fan here
I have the exact same car, 2010 R3 Awesome ride. I did this today, started at 4pm finished at 5pm.
very simple task
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Leafs...yuck!
I installed my screens today and to my surprise everything went quite smoothly. If anyone has trouble putting back the plastic tabs next to the wheels, don't do like I did and whack away at it. Remove the plastic 'screw' and insert the plastic piece first then put the 'screw' in.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Well, I performed this satisfying installation today. I was a bit apprehensive about bumper removal and reattachment, but it was quite straightforward, if not easy. However, I have to laugh at Racing Beat's 15-minute estimation to complete the project. Maybe having done it once, the next go-round would approach that time, but I don't expect I'll be repeating the task any time soon.*

My car is a Sport, so it's minus the foglights. Interesting that I found what I assumed to be the wired male plugs for the lights, just hanging loose. In any event, I'd like to retrofit fogs so I'll be searching the forum to see if it's possible.

Also, I've thought about replacing the plastic eggcrate grill with a matching mesh unit, though my search so far hasn't turned up anything. Might be a bit too bling anyway, so I'm not concerned.

Thanks to the OP for the pics.



*That being said, I'm kicking myself for not ordering and the radiator protection screen, so there very well may soon be a bumper removal redux.

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