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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: Raid on September 12, 2015, 13:54:19

Title: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 12, 2015, 13:54:19
Hello guys any chance someone can help me by explaining to me how can I remove the rear fog lights plz thanks.
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: CraigB on September 12, 2015, 14:04:33
Once you remove the rear inspection cover which connects to the bumper base then you'll have access to the rear fog lights, that's how it is with mine but the 3 doors have different fog light shape and placement compared to the 5 doors.
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: eye30 on September 12, 2015, 17:13:36
Are you wishing to replace or some other reason to remove?
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on September 13, 2015, 02:04:59
I think Raid wants to fit LEDs.
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 08:37:18
Thanks guys but the reason why I would like to get access to that fog light is because someone hit my rear bumper and the parts that's holding the fog light inside broke so would like to fix that bit then take the car for repair. Will upload pic in a bit
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 08:41:24
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/13/0d8bb3e4b1008bd94e69eb1c62554848.jpg)

I can push the fog light because the plastic part is broken inside
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Doggie 1 on September 13, 2015, 08:48:02
 :(   :disapp:
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 09:17:22
So will see if I can remove the inspection cover underneath the car and try to fix that part
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: ibrokeit on September 13, 2015, 09:32:35
Well that sucks!

I think someone did previously post about removing the bumper - or a diagram of how it attached from service docs... but I not sure anyone has posted about the light in the rear bumper of the GD.

I suspect what you suggest will be the way to access it, and probably the way it is done for service... otherwise it implies having to remove the entire bumper to change a bulb (assuming rear twist in holder)... and I would assume, for the same reason, the mounts/clips for the light won't be hidden/blocked by bumper mounting.
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 11:15:47
Yep I think what craigB said o need to remove the inspection cover then will be able to get the the fog light and yep that sucks and been quoted £140 to get the bumper fix
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: ibrokeit on September 13, 2015, 11:30:32
Yep I think what craigB said o need to remove the inspection cover then will be able to get the the fog light and yep that sucks and been quoted £140 to get the bumper fix

 :oops: missed that it was (member 5716 not found) suggestion, and that he had done it.    :sorry1:  (member 5716 not found)
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 11:32:41
Yep I think what craigB said o need to remove the inspection cover then will be able to get the the fog light and yep that sucks and been quoted £140 to get the bumper fix

 :oops: missed that it was (member 5716 not found) suggestion, and that he had done it.    :sorry1:  (member 5716 not found)
It's ok thanks mate maybe tomorrow or sometime will have to find a way to get to that part so that I can't fix it then get the bumper done
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: eye30 on September 13, 2015, 16:13:28
Yep I think what craigB said o need to remove the inspection cover then will be able to get the the fog light and yep that sucks and been quoted £140 to get the bumper fix
I take it you did not get the other drivers details for insurance claim as done when you were not with the car
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 16:14:47
Yep I think what craigB said o need to remove the inspection cover then will be able to get the the fog light and yep that sucks and been quoted £140 to get the bumper fix
I take it you did not get the other drivers details for insurance claim as done when you were not with the car
That's right mate I parked it somewhere safe and they still managed to do that oh well
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: wbm00 on September 13, 2015, 22:34:43
That's right mate I parked it somewhere safe and they still managed to do that oh well

Hate it when that happens... have you spoken to the landowner to see if they have any info (e.g. cameras you aren't aware of) that could help? It'd be interesting to know the cost when it's been sorted.
Title: Re: Removing rear fog lights from i30
Post by: Raid on September 13, 2015, 22:55:31
That's right mate I parked it somewhere safe and they still managed to do that oh well

Hate it when that happens... have you spoken to the landowner to see if they have any info (e.g. cameras you aren't aware of) that could help? It'd be interesting to know the cost when it's been sorted.
I was very angry when I saw it but nothing much I can do as its on the street and i have been checking at some other cars of they have any scratches on theirs but no luck and I have been quoted £140 to paint the bumper and I will have to sort out the rear fog by myself.
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