Removing Driving Lights (R53)

[gtrnka]

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:

[gtrnka]

Main problem is rusted bolts holding the driving lights in place. Any suggestions to get them free?

[Edge]

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.

[Gart]

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.

[gtrnka]

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.

[cmcveay]

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.

[gtrnka]

:top:Thanks....I've got a dremel too....last resort....LOL