How To: Remove Front Reflector/Indicator

[strohw]

I removed and tinted my front indicators in January and took some pictures to help others but completely forgot about them until today. Which means I also forgot the screw sizes and a bit about the clip you have to remove. So, all the screw heads are torx and there are 3 different screws. They are different sizes and I believe the indicator screw is one size larger than the wheel well screw but don't recall exactly.

After you do this once then it's about 10 minutes to complete it. You don't need to take the wheel off, just turn it to full lock.

Step Guide:

1.) Remove the first 4 to 5 wheel well screws so that you pull back the material.
2.) Pull back the material away from the fender. You want to pull it back a bit above the seem between the fender and the bumper. Using a plastic pry tool makes it easy.
3.) Reveal the torx screw that secures the bumper to the fender. Remove it.
4.) Pull the bumper away from the fender. You can see in Pic4 that it's just two clips that hold it in place. they are easy to unclip by simply pulling the bumper away from the fender.
5.) Now you can get to the screw that holds the indicator to the bumper.
6.) I used one of these to remove the screw.
7.) You can see the clip here that connects to the indicator.
8.) I'm a bit fuzzy on this but I believe you have to slide the red clip back and then you can lift the black clip piece away from the yellow indicator body.

 

[DustinEarnhardt]

Perfect timing on this!! Thank you! I have my roll of tint sitting right here ready to black these ugly things out.

 

[DustinEarnhardt]

Got time to tint mine this afternoon and I used the Vvivid Air-Tint in Dark Black.

@strohw This walkthrough was great A couple quick notes for the next person using them:
- The screw that holds the bumper to the fender has a hex head. I used a 7mm socket to remove it.
- The screw that holds the light onto the bumper (Step 6) is the same size torx bit as the fender well screws, but it is a different sized (shorter) screw.
- Your directions on removing the wiring harness weren't fuzzy at all. Use a flathead screw driver to push the red locking mechanism downwards to the ground, then once its retracted, use the same screw driver to lift up the black tab and remove the light. It comes out rather easy.

Thanks again for the photos! I'll contribute by showing some of my finished product. Looks awesome with the Monochrome emblems.

 

[Ivy1Le]

of all the parts these share with a Camaro I wish the reflectors were one haha I'd buy the clear lens with dark housing and do a white LED again. Illegal? Yes. Worth it? Yes. Never got pulled over for it and I like the look better

 

[soulsea]

Anyone know if there’s a fuse specific to the side markers?

In the manual there’s a bunch of ’exterior lighting module’ fuses without any detail.

 

[PrimeTime]

Got time to tint mine this afternoon and I used the Vvivid Air-Tint in Dark Black.

@strohw This walkthrough was great A couple quick notes for the next person using them:
- The screw that holds the bumper to the fender has a hex head. I used a 7mm socket to remove it.
- The screw that holds the light onto the bumper (Step 6) is the same size torx bit as the fender well screws, but it is a different sized (shorter) screw.
- Your directions on removing the wiring harness weren't fuzzy at all. Use a flathead screw driver to push the red locking mechanism downwards to the ground, then once its retracted, use the same screw driver to lift up the black tab and remove the light. It comes out rather easy.

Thanks again for the photos! I'll contribute by showing some of my finished product. Looks awesome with the Monochrome emblems.
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Nice!

 

[obeykube]

I'm having some issues removing the bumper. Got the 7mm screw out but the bumper still seems pretty attached. I feel like if I pull harder I'm gonna break something. Any advice?

 

[obeykube]

Nevermind, I just had to stop being a scardie cat!!

 

[DROC 2022]

Got time to tint mine this afternoon and I used the Vvivid Air-Tint in Dark Black.

@strohw This walkthrough was great A couple quick notes for the next person using them:
- The screw that holds the bumper to the fender has a hex head. I used a 7mm socket to remove it.
- The screw that holds the light onto the bumper (Step 6) is the same size torx bit as the fender well screws, but it is a different sized (shorter) screw.
- Your directions on removing the wiring harness weren't fuzzy at all. Use a flathead screw driver to push the red locking mechanism downwards to the ground, then once its retracted, use the same screw driver to lift up the black tab and remove the light. It comes out rather easy.

Thanks again for the photos! I'll contribute by showing some of my finished product. Looks awesome with the Monochrome emblems.
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Nevermind, I just had to stop being a scardie cat!!

I am having trouble getting mine out my CT5 was easy this CT4 it's different I can't push it out from the top how did you get it out? I didn't have to pull the bumper out on my CT5 or ATS did you have to pull the bumper out on this ? Thanks
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[obeykube]

Yes, I pulled the bumper. right underneath the headlight it a clip that needs to be released with just force. I got my hand as close as possible to that clip and shook/wiggled till it came loose. It did take a good amount of force tho, more than I was originally comfortable with lol

 

[1Evil55]

I considered drilling a hole some how to access the screw. Terrible idea. Considered taking off the bumper but then said to myself just wrap it. Came here and searched a little to find this thread. A little yank later and we are in business! Thank you all that have offered your $0.02.

 

[DROC 2022]

Yes, I pulled the bumper. right underneath the headlight it a clip that needs to be released with just force. I got my hand as close as possible to that clip and shook/wiggled till it came loose. It did take a good amount of force tho, more than I was originally comfortable with lol

Thank you Sir!

 

[FLYARMY]

I was adding a SRT chin spoiler to my Challenger R/T, when I first started doing mods. I even had the car on a lift to get easier access to the many screws and clips. I was pulling delicately, because it felt like I was going to rip a part of the front bumper. It was giving me hell for over an hour and I was about to give up. My brother in law stops by and he is 6'4" and weighs almost 400 pounds. He is a living Shrek. He saw what I was doing and when I wasn't looking he just gave it a quick pull and the bumper came off ! I was scared that he wrecked my front bumper ! But, it worked .

 

[bybcous]

I just wanted to update this post to say there was no need to separate bumper from fender, took less than 5 minutes per side.

 

[brewski]

I just wanted to update this post to say there was no need to separate bumper from fender, took less than 5 minutes per side.

Do you have a 5? I don’t see how you could get access to the screw holding the reflector on without pulling the bumper away from the fender.

 

[bybcous]

Do you have a 5? I don’t see how you could get access to the screw holding the reflector on without pulling the bumper away from the fender.

Yes I have a 5. I dont remember the process, but I started to remove passenger bumper and realized there was absolutely no reason too, I dont remember everything, but I did not remove it.

 

[bybcous]

Yes I have a 5. I dont remember the process, but I started to remove passenger bumper and realized there was absolutely no reason too, I dont remember everything, but I did not remove it. I did partially remove the wheel liner and I had access to everything.

 

[bybcous]

photo with aftermarket reflectors.

 

[brewski]

This thread was helpful for us 4BW guys.
First side took 20ish minutes while trying to figure out the best tools for the job. The 2nd took 5min now that I had it figured out.

- T15 torx, found a 1/4 hex tool ratchet very good for this
- 7mm socket for the top screw that holds the bumper and fender together.

Use of an electronic ratchet was the best tool for the 4 screws circled in my photo. The red arrow screw which I never physically saw and just had to feel for I could not get my electric ratchet to fit without putting the car on ramps and just used my mini hand ratchet. I’m not sure I needed to remove it, but it probably helped with flexing the inner liner. FYI I did brush the liner clean after the photo and before disassembly.

Tools I used

One tip I’d add is I struggled to get the red lock back engaged and actually ripped a nail back. Turns out it moves super easily if you pull up on it a bit. Pull it away from the connector while sliding it into place for connection. Probably true for disconnecting but never had any trouble sliding it back to unlock the clip. Pics to help future others know what the connector and red lock look like

This is about how far I had to pull the front bumper out to get good access to that T15 screw.
Also when reassembling, push on the bumper to align it with the fender and light while tightening the m7 hex screw to have your bumper sit nicely.

 

[CT4-Venom]

View attachment 32694photo with aftermarket reflectors.

I'm not sure those sticky notes are going to be very helpful!