06-07 Black Out Headlight Mod

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06-07 Black Out Headlight Mod

Postby BOOST3DWRX » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:51 pm

*I am not responsible for damage to you or your car or oven. Attempt this mod at your own risk! I am also not responsible for a voided warranty.*

What you need:
06-07 WRX/STi
Flathead screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Blue Painters Tape
pliers(maybe)
I can of Krylon Fusion Satin Black
A friend if you can find one

Start by popping off the little black clips that hold the bumper on. There will be six on the top in the center between the headlights. There will also be 7 clips on the bottom of the bumper and two that are hidden up inside the bumper.

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The two screws that are on the side by the wheel:
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Pop the sides of the bumper off:
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Now you have to go under the car and get those two clips that I mentioned earlier.
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Now remove the clips from the top of the grille. The grille should pop out:
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Now you will be able to remove the entire bumper do so:

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Now to remove the headlights. There are 6 10mm bolts and two clips that hold the headlight brackets to the car. Remove all bolts. There is one on the top 4 towards the center of the car and one on the side of the car by the fender. Don't forget about those clips.
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Bolt on side of the car:

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Remove the bracket. Pull the headlight out and disconnect it from the harness.

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Remove the light bulbs and harness, you must unscrew the one bulb to get it out.

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Place in a 200 degree oven for 9-12 minutes

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Remove the 5 screws that hold the head light together and start to pry! It may be easier to remove these screws before you put the headlight in the oven. Don't crack anything at this point just pull! Make sure you do not touch the chrome your finger prints will not come off.

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Remove the 4 screws that holds the lenses to the center part.

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Use some blue tape to tape off the ring around the projector this is an optional step.

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Spray the headlight with the desirable color and amount of coats.

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Reassemble the headlights and pop them back in the oven for 9-12 minutes at 200 degrease to reseal them. Once they are out of the oven push them together and put the screws back in them.

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Repeat the process on the other headlight and put your car back together and you now have some blacked out headlights
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