Date:         Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:46:24 -0400
Reply-To:     "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Richard,

Basically, to remove the chrome bumper, remove both end caps (pry off round
bolt cover on side), loosen screw and remove.  Then carefully pry off the
rubber bump pad, and you will see two bolts holding on the bumper.

I suggest that you wire in a relay for the fogs, which are linked to the
parking lights, that way when you turn off your parking lights, the fogs go
off as well.

Here is a photo of my 84 Westy with fogs...  I haven't ran it through a car
wash since I put this on however, as the brushes will rip them right off the
bumper, breaking the plastic housing.

I like the spacing I came up with... and I went with Hella fogs, with the
"OEM" in dash fog light switch.

Jack R.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77623993@N00/2634100682/in/photostream/


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Richard Golen
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 6:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install

Hi,


I am planning on installing some fog lights on my 87 Westy. I picked up some
fog light brackets that were made for the Vanagon on Ebay a few weeks back.
Apparently, in order to install the brackets, I have to remove the front
bumper. My Bentley shows instructions for removal of the later, fiberglass
covered bumpers. Haynes shows how to remove bumpers without the rubber trim
strip. Looks simple enough.

However, I want to remove the rubber strip without damaging it. Any advice
or suggestions?

Thanks.


Ric





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