How to Replace Fog Lights?

Ernad

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How difficult is it to replace fog lights on a Mach1? I was looking at clear fog light http://www.mustangtuning.com/clfogliset9m.html and was thinking that they would match the headlights very well and that they are not that expensive. But, I have never worked on the fog lights before so I don't know how much work that entails and what the steps are.

 

Give Me TP

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It's not easy to reach the top two bracket screws on each light. I used four-letter words several times doing mine, but in the end the clears look much better than the milky stock ones. I ran a bead of silicone around the edge of the lens to prevent leaks that so often happen with aftermarket lights.

 

Spreadman

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Best way to do it is to remove your bumper. Remove your headlights, 2 bolts on the bottom, 2 nuts on each side, 2 plastic rivets on top....done. And you won't swear as you do your fogs.

 

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Holloman AFB,NM

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Ya remove the bumper..you can scratch the hell outta your paint with the bracket as you pull it out of the front if you are not carefull if you leave the bumper on..

 

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bakos24

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I left my bumber on. the fog lights go in from behind so i dont see how you would scratch it. The only hard thing is those two top screws as the other guy said, but its not all that bad, just some concetration and a beer or two and you'll should be able to get them in fine. They do look a lot better than the stocks

 

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bakos24 said:

I left my bumber on. the fog lights go in from behind so i dont see how you would scratch it. The only hard thing is those two top screws as the other guy said, but its not all that bad, just some concetration and a beer or two and you'll should be able to get them in fine. They do look a lot better than the stocks

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That's what I did wrong...no beer!

For reinstalling the two hard-to-reach top bolts if you don't remove the front bumper cover, someone else posted that McDonalds drink straws fit the heads just right and allow you to get the bolts started. Of course I read that after doing mine...

 

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Doronin

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EDIT- Nevermind, common sense alone answered my question once I thought about it for a second.