gtrnka Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I am trying to replace my front grill with a JCW style grill. I have to remove the factory installed driving lights in order to remove the old grill. I know that I have to drill out the rivets holding the mounts...but my main problem is getting the driving lights off the mounts and removing the wiring. My goal is to put the driving lights back on after I install the new grill. Any advice would be GREAT!!! :banghead: All of my attemps have been for nothing :banghead: Next Generation Trnka Toy 2003 R53 MCSm, EB/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrnka Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Main problem is rusted bolts holding the driving lights in place. Any suggestions to get them free? Next Generation Trnka Toy 2003 R53 MCSm, EB/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Wish I could help (my R53 has both the driving lights and the aero kit) but I didn't do the install, I had the dealer do it. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gart Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Try spraying the nuts and bolts with wd-40 and let them soak for a day. In tough cases i use a torch to heat the bolts to help loosen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrnka Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I tried WD-40 and then PB Blast....niether worked while they were mounted on the car. I ended up removing the grill with the driving lights at the same time :banghead:(so much for putting the old grill on eBay...LOL). I can now soak them and try and get them off....then remount the brackets and driving lights with the new grill. Next Generation Trnka Toy 2003 R53 MCSm, EB/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I've got a cordless dremel tool with thin metal cutting blades. If you can get to the rusted nut on the light, you can cut it off and replace them with new hardware. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrnka Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 :top:Thanks....I've got a dremel too....last resort....LOL Next Generation Trnka Toy 2003 R53 MCSm, EB/W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
