- Car
- 09 FX50
DIY: 2012 + CHROME FOGLIGHT FINISHER PIECE / SURROUND ON 09-11 2ND GEN FX35/37/50/50S
approx time: 20-30 min if you have accessed the fogs before, 45m-1hr if it's your first time down there.
*works with 09+ front Aero Lip* *great time to change out your foglight bulbs or install HIDs while you're down there!*
Want to update the look of your 2009-2011 FX35/50 to the newer look of the 2012 models? This little trim piece adds just a tiny detail that helps give the front fascia an updated look.
go from this:
to this:
okay,
Part numbers are: (ordered from Infinitipartsusa.com - shipping was $13.43 - so this came out to about $100 +30 DIY install. not bad)[TABLE="width: 100%"]
[TR]
[TD]622573EV0A-[/TD]
[TD]Finisher-Fog Lamp,Lh
(62257-3EV0A)
[/TD]
[TD]1[/TD]
[TD]$43.53[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]622563EV0A-[/TD]
[TD]Finisher-Fog Lamp,Rh
(62256-3EV0A)
[/TD]
[TD]1[/TD]
[TD]$43.53[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Tools needed:
Screwdriver (Phillips)
trim removal tools (I didn't use any but they help removal of fender trim)
Step 1:
Open up and admire your new chrome pieces
Step 2:
UNSCREW PLASTIC FENDER MOLDING SCREWS - I STARTED FROM FRONT TO BACK
There should be I think 6 on the fender to unscrew -- may be less if you have no aero kit. Remember the one screw underneath
STEP 3:
I STARTED WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FIRST
PRY OFF PLASTIC MOLDING PIECES
if you have the trim removal tools, now isa good time to use them. I didn't use them - it just makes it easier with them.
I like to push off the painted part with my thumb and hold the plastic with my other fingers - there are CLIPS holding the trim on so pull near the clips so you do not bend the plastic out of shape.
(that red clip came off of my trim -- yours will probably come off with the trim. Either way you can pop it out and slide it back on the trim.
STEP 4
Turn car ON - Steer wheel all the way to RIGHT (We will do DRIVER'S SIDE FIRST - it's easier)
Turn car OFF
Parking brake ON (just in case! - things happen)
STEP 5:
MOVE LOWER PART OF THE FENDER LINER OUT OF THE WAY -- IT IS FLEXIBLE SO DOES NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED - YOU JUST NEED TO SQUEEZE ONE ARM IN THERE.
STEP 6:
Reach an arm in there -- easier to put your right in and position your body at the front left corner of vehicle..
There are clips on the top, bottom, and side of the trim parts -- feel around in there and you will feel them.
Push down the clips around the fog light - the top corner one just needs to be moved towards the foglight to unclip
slowly pull on piece with your left hand while unclipping wiht your right in there. I have longish arms so was able to do this. if you can't reach, I'm not sure what to tell you - you may have to take more pieces of trim off to reach, or do this on a lift.
...
... The clip locations:
(THIS IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO CHANGE OUT FOGLIGHT BULBS OR INSTALL HIDS)
STEP 7:
Take your new chrome piece, and simply clip it into place - wiggle it a bit afterwards to ensure all of the clips have engaged.
...
STEP 8:
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM. Start with fender liner, make you you snap every clip back into place - remember towards top of fender there is a flap for the screw -
i did back towards front, then reinstalled aero piece.
You're halfway there. Have a beer.
STEP 9:
Move on to passenger side.
UNSCREW PLASTIC FENDER MOLDING SCREWS - START FROM FRONT TO BACK
STEP 10:
PRY OFF PLASTIC MOLDING PIECES
if you have the trim removal tools, now isa good time to use them. I didn't use them - it just makes it easier with them.
I like to push off the painted part with my thumb and hold the plastic with my other fingers - there are CLIPS holding the trim on so pull near the clips so you do not bend the plastic out of shape.
STEP 11:
MOVE LOWER PART OF THE FENDER LINER OUT OF THE WAY -- IT IS FLEXIBLE SO DOES NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED - YOU JUST NEED TO SQUEEZE ONE ARM IN THERE.Reach an arm in there -- easier to put your LEFT in and position your body at the front right corner of vehicle..
There are clips on the top, bottom, and side of the trim parts -- feel around in there and you will feel them.
Push down the clips around the fog light - the top corner one just needs to be moved towards the foglight to unclip
slowly pull on piece with your right hand while unclipping with your left in there.
(THIS IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO INSTAL NEW FOGLIGHT BULBS OR HIDS)
STEP 12:
CLIP NEW CHROME PIECE INTO PLACE - wiggle to ensure all clips are set.
STEP 13:
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM. Start with fender liner, make you you snap every clip back into place - remember towards top of fender there is a flap for the screw -
i did back towards front, then reinstalled aero piece.
STEP 14:
DOUBLE-CHECK THAT ALL PLASTIC MOLDINGS LINE UP AND ALL SCREWS ARE IN
STEP 15:
YOU ARE DONE!
ADMIRE YOUR NEW, UPDATED LOOK!
Let me know if you have any questions!
approx time: 20-30 min if you have accessed the fogs before, 45m-1hr if it's your first time down there.
*works with 09+ front Aero Lip* *great time to change out your foglight bulbs or install HIDs while you're down there!*
Want to update the look of your 2009-2011 FX35/50 to the newer look of the 2012 models? This little trim piece adds just a tiny detail that helps give the front fascia an updated look.
go from this:
to this:
okay,
Part numbers are: (ordered from Infinitipartsusa.com - shipping was $13.43 - so this came out to about $100 +30 DIY install. not bad)[TABLE="width: 100%"]
[TR]
[TD]622573EV0A-[/TD]
[TD]Finisher-Fog Lamp,Lh
(62257-3EV0A)
[/TD]
[TD]1[/TD]
[TD]$43.53[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]622563EV0A-[/TD]
[TD]Finisher-Fog Lamp,Rh
(62256-3EV0A)
[/TD]
[TD]1[/TD]
[TD]$43.53[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Tools needed:
Screwdriver (Phillips)
trim removal tools (I didn't use any but they help removal of fender trim)
Step 1:
Open up and admire your new chrome pieces
Step 2:
UNSCREW PLASTIC FENDER MOLDING SCREWS - I STARTED FROM FRONT TO BACK
There should be I think 6 on the fender to unscrew -- may be less if you have no aero kit. Remember the one screw underneath
STEP 3:
I STARTED WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FIRST
PRY OFF PLASTIC MOLDING PIECES
if you have the trim removal tools, now isa good time to use them. I didn't use them - it just makes it easier with them.
I like to push off the painted part with my thumb and hold the plastic with my other fingers - there are CLIPS holding the trim on so pull near the clips so you do not bend the plastic out of shape.
(that red clip came off of my trim -- yours will probably come off with the trim. Either way you can pop it out and slide it back on the trim.
STEP 4
Turn car ON - Steer wheel all the way to RIGHT (We will do DRIVER'S SIDE FIRST - it's easier)
Turn car OFF
Parking brake ON (just in case! - things happen)
STEP 5:
MOVE LOWER PART OF THE FENDER LINER OUT OF THE WAY -- IT IS FLEXIBLE SO DOES NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED - YOU JUST NEED TO SQUEEZE ONE ARM IN THERE.
STEP 6:
Reach an arm in there -- easier to put your right in and position your body at the front left corner of vehicle..
There are clips on the top, bottom, and side of the trim parts -- feel around in there and you will feel them.
Push down the clips around the fog light - the top corner one just needs to be moved towards the foglight to unclip
slowly pull on piece with your left hand while unclipping wiht your right in there. I have longish arms so was able to do this. if you can't reach, I'm not sure what to tell you - you may have to take more pieces of trim off to reach, or do this on a lift.
...
... The clip locations:
(THIS IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO CHANGE OUT FOGLIGHT BULBS OR INSTALL HIDS)
STEP 7:
Take your new chrome piece, and simply clip it into place - wiggle it a bit afterwards to ensure all of the clips have engaged.
...
STEP 8:
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM. Start with fender liner, make you you snap every clip back into place - remember towards top of fender there is a flap for the screw -
i did back towards front, then reinstalled aero piece.
You're halfway there. Have a beer.
STEP 9:
Move on to passenger side.
UNSCREW PLASTIC FENDER MOLDING SCREWS - START FROM FRONT TO BACK
STEP 10:
PRY OFF PLASTIC MOLDING PIECES
if you have the trim removal tools, now isa good time to use them. I didn't use them - it just makes it easier with them.
I like to push off the painted part with my thumb and hold the plastic with my other fingers - there are CLIPS holding the trim on so pull near the clips so you do not bend the plastic out of shape.
STEP 11:
MOVE LOWER PART OF THE FENDER LINER OUT OF THE WAY -- IT IS FLEXIBLE SO DOES NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED - YOU JUST NEED TO SQUEEZE ONE ARM IN THERE.Reach an arm in there -- easier to put your LEFT in and position your body at the front right corner of vehicle..
There are clips on the top, bottom, and side of the trim parts -- feel around in there and you will feel them.
Push down the clips around the fog light - the top corner one just needs to be moved towards the foglight to unclip
slowly pull on piece with your right hand while unclipping with your left in there.
(THIS IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO INSTAL NEW FOGLIGHT BULBS OR HIDS)
STEP 12:
CLIP NEW CHROME PIECE INTO PLACE - wiggle to ensure all clips are set.
STEP 13:
REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM. Start with fender liner, make you you snap every clip back into place - remember towards top of fender there is a flap for the screw -
i did back towards front, then reinstalled aero piece.
STEP 14:
DOUBLE-CHECK THAT ALL PLASTIC MOLDINGS LINE UP AND ALL SCREWS ARE IN
STEP 15:
YOU ARE DONE!
ADMIRE YOUR NEW, UPDATED LOOK!
Let me know if you have any questions!
some can squeeze in through the front but other larger people need to remove inner wheel well to access them more easily. takes 15 min a side