Tapping Turn Signals w/o Removing Headlights

[AzRamLover]

All the instructions thus far seem to indicate that the grille and headlights need to come out in order to access the turn signal wires - is there another way?

2013+ w/ stock projectors

 

[darthdzl]

Replying to subscribe. I'm at the point where the bulbs are in fine, but I may need to install resistors too. I'd love to know as well. Awfully cramped space to work in there.

 

[7777xm]

You could dig into the larger harness, but trying to tap it that way may actually take more time then to remove the grill and lights. And more room for error.

Your best bet is to take em out. Its easier than it looks if you never done it. The main harness is kinda deep and IMHO, and its not worth screwing that up.

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[AzRamLover]

You could dig into the larger harness, but trying to tap it that way may actually take more time then to remove the grill and lights. And more room for error.

Your best bet is to take em out. Its easier than it looks if you never done it. The main harness is kinda deep and IMHO, and its not worth screwing that up.

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That's what I was afraid of - thanks!

What's your take on estimated completion time for a newbie? I have never done the whole light removal procedure but I guess it's good practice for the day when I retrofit HIDs.

 

[7777xm]

First time, 30 minutes to an hour, from start to completion. Most struggle with the grill removal, the rest is easy!

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[AzRamLover]

First time, 30 minutes to an hour, from start to completion. Most struggle with the grill removal, the rest is easy!

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That's actually not too bad - I can live with that.

Any tips on the grill removal? I've read that you must pull *straight* out and protect the bumper but that's all I know.

 

[7777xm]

Yes, pull straight out. I grip towards the bottom side, about two horizontal slats from the bottom, and give a quick firm pull.

Same with the lights, its a straight pull back. Gripping the light is weird, but straight out as well.

Once you do it, you'll get the feel for it, and its super easy.

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[AzRamLover]

Yes, pull straight out. I grip towards the bottom side, about two horizontal slats from the bottom, and give a quick firm pull.

Same with the lights, its a straight pull back. Gripping the light is weird, but straight out as well.

Once you do it, you'll get the feel for it, and its super easy.

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Cool - thanks, a bunch!

 

[7777xm]

No problem!

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[lokal907ryder]

That's actually not too bad - I can live with that.

Any tips on the grill removal? I've read that you must pull *straight* out and protect the bumper but that's all I know.

definitely don't forget to protect the bumper when removing grill! Ive found out the hard way it will scratch your bumper. just run some masking tape across the top of ur bumper under the grill. don't forget about the slide tabs under the wheel wells that hold the headlights in other then the bolts.

 

[NYCruiser]

I find it easiest to put one hand on the bottom/front of the grill outside to catch it and use my other hand inside to give a firm push forward with my flat palm. Just easier than trying to get a grip on the grill to pull.