Fog Changing a smashed front fog!!

ghowarth · 13th February 2008, 22:25

Hi, Does anyone know how easy it is to change a smashed drivers side front fog?
I just bought a pair on ebay for 50 odd quid as oppose to the 92quid honda wanted for one!!
Now just need to know how to change it over!!
Any help would be gratefully recieved.
cheers!
Graham.

TheBull · 14th February 2008, 13:36

I believe you need to take the front bumper off, which in turn needs the front wheel arch trims to be taken off too but I have never done it do I could be very wrong.

Dimplyred · 14th February 2008, 14:13

Here you go. This shows how to get access to the fog lights.

Adding fog lights - Civinfo Wiki

There is a lot of useful information in the wiki, it's always worth having a look to see if the answer is is in there.

ghowarth · 14th February 2008, 14:48

Thanks mate,
I did see that description, but was hoping it might be not as in depth for a straight swap of one light..........the manual makes it look so easy!!!!

Dimplyred · 14th February 2008, 15:59

I've just had a quick look at my car to refresh my memory.

I had my front bumper off at the weekend to install the front splitter. I noticed that the fog light are held in by, I think, three screws. If you remove the wheel arch trim on which ever side the fog light needs replacing, ( as explained in the wiki ) there is a screw behind that trim that holds to top of the front bumper by the headlight. I think this screw along with the clips on the wheel arch trim also hold the under arch black plastic shield. Once these are removed the shield will be free along the wheel arch edge and so you'll be able to pull it away from the edge of the bumper and get you hand in to remove the screws holding the fog light.

Hope this helps.

ghowarth · 18th February 2008, 20:11

Thanks for all your help guys, managed to change my fog light today, took about an hour and half and saved a lot of dosh on labour charges!
Im really chuffed with myself, as I am a chef and not very mechanicaly/technicaly minded!!
Might treat myself to a beer!!
Again thanks for your help and thanks for this website...it really is great!!

Dimplyred · 18th February 2008, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghowarth

Thanks for all your help guys, managed to change my fog light today, took about an hour and half and saved a lot of dosh on labour charges!
Im really chuffed with myself, as I am a chef and not very mechanicaly/technicaly minded!!
Might treat myself to a beer!!
Again thanks for your help and thanks for this website...it really is great!!

Good for you, I assume you didn't remove the bumper.

BrianAlbertsen · 18th February 2008, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Good for you, I assume you didn't remove the bumper.

A little late for my reply.

I watched the mechanics at my dealer changing my smashed fog light. It's mounted with a single bolt from the bottom of the spoiler. The hole is deep ~5-10 cm so you might need an extension to the socket spanner.

ghowarth · 19th February 2008, 08:07

No I didn't fully remove the bumper, just enough to get in behind the drivers side fog, and the bolt was a pain to get at, but I used a socket screw driver in the end and it did it ok.
Just got red arms from scraping them down the inside of the bumper.....but it was worth it!

Kiteland · 18th May 2008, 18:16

Good to hear this - got to replace one of mine and I was hoping that I wouldn't have to remove the whole bumper.

Kiteland · 30th May 2008, 16:10

Bit late updating but courtesy of a friend with a ramp

- changed the lamp in 5 minutes. As others have said, its simply a matter of accessing the single bolt with a socket extension from the access holes underneath

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TheBull Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th October 2006 Location: Tayside Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I believe you need to take the front bumper off, which in turn needs the front wheel arch trims to be taken off too but I have never done it do I could be very wrong.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,733 Thanks: 19 Thanked 132 Times in 131 Posts iTrader: (0)	Here you go. This shows how to get access to the fog lights. Adding fog lights - Civinfo Wiki There is a lot of useful information in the wiki, it's always worth having a look to see if the answer is is in there.

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ghowarth Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Aylesbury UK Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks mate, I did see that description, but was hoping it might be not as in depth for a straight swap of one light..........the manual makes it look so easy!!!!

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,733 Thanks: 19 Thanked 132 Times in 131 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just had a quick look at my car to refresh my memory. I had my front bumper off at the weekend to install the front splitter. I noticed that the fog light are held in by, I think, three screws. If you remove the wheel arch trim on which ever side the fog light needs replacing, ( as explained in the wiki ) there is a screw behind that trim that holds to top of the front bumper by the headlight. I think this screw along with the clips on the wheel arch trim also hold the under arch black plastic shield. Once these are removed the shield will be free along the wheel arch edge and so you'll be able to pull it away from the edge of the bumper and get you hand in to remove the screws holding the fog light. Hope this helps.

18th February 2008, 20:11	#6 (permalink)
ghowarth Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Aylesbury UK Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all your help guys, managed to change my fog light today, took about an hour and half and saved a lot of dosh on labour charges! Im really chuffed with myself, as I am a chef and not very mechanicaly/technicaly minded!! Might treat myself to a beer!! Again thanks for your help and thanks for this website...it really is great!!

19th February 2008, 08:07	#9 (permalink)
ghowarth Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Aylesbury UK Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	No I didn't fully remove the bumper, just enough to get in behind the drivers side fog, and the bolt was a pain to get at, but I used a socket screw driver in the end and it did it ok. Just got red arms from scraping them down the inside of the bumper.....but it was worth it!

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Kiteland Valve Cap Join Date: 15th March 2008 Location: NE Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good to hear this - got to replace one of mine and I was hoping that I wouldn't have to remove the whole bumper.

30th May 2008, 16:10	#11 (permalink)
Kiteland Valve Cap Join Date: 15th March 2008 Location: NE Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Bit late updating but courtesy of a friend with a ramp - changed the lamp in 5 minutes. As others have said, its simply a matter of accessing the single bolt with a socket extension from the access holes underneath