Honda Fit Bumper and Headlight Removal and Replacement

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Updated Links:
Honda Fit Drivers Side Light Assembly - amzn.to/3cEHms9
Honda Fit Passengers Side Light Assembly - amzn.to/2Iw5cZ1
Pair of lights: amzn.to/38odi3r
Light Bulbs (if needed): geni.us/2005-14_Bulbs
Bumper Support Clip (in case yours breaks): amzn.to/2O941Wc
Tools:
Replacement Fasteners 240pcs kit - geni.us/Fasteners_240pcs_kit
Panel Removal Tools (orange) - geni.us/Orange_Panel_Removers
Plastic Fastener Removal Tool - geni.us/Fastener_Remover_35260
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Today I removed the bumper and headlights from my 2008 Honda Fit.
You don't have to completely remove the bumper. You can leave all the bottom clips in place and just pull the bumper forward after you remove the top and side clips. Removing the whole bumper gives you nice access to the motor if you need to do a bunch of work in there like a valve adjustment...
The above links are Amazon Affiliated which meanes that I get a small commission when you use these links. It doesn't cost you anything, but it does support this channel. Thanks so much!
Dan
dtdw@danholt.net

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@geeder9086 4 жыл бұрын

Best video for this job -- all the steps covered.

@w1ndex 3 жыл бұрын

Those clips on that piece below the headlight are made of cotton candy and prayers.

@DansWay 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, and perhaps a few spider web nests... That's why I put the links in the description so you can buy replacements...

@w1ndex 3 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay My Fit has over 300k miles, the only thing holding on my bumper cover is the 4 clips under the hood, all the other stuff has broken and I no longer have inner fender wells. It's lowered so I'm fine with it, only drive it on nice days. Makes working on things a lot easier. :D

@vincentceraso3718 6 жыл бұрын

Wow - awesome video. You only spoke about the things that mattered, you gave good previews before you actually did the work, and you explained things very well. Thanks - great video!

@TJ-ni2rd 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Honda Fit 2008 and I have enjoyed watching your videos on the how to’s !! Ty

@strictlyformyninja 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. This helped me change the ugly hazed yellow headlights and put on my clear headlight assembly on each side. The car looks WAY better now. I just changed them yesterday!

@DansWay 4 жыл бұрын

strictlyformyninja, awesome, great job!

@NKhaannn 5 жыл бұрын

You should post more videos too.. excellent video very helpful I opened my 05 honda city saloon bumper after watching this before i had no idea.. thanks

@docherty53 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for going to this effort, brilliantly explained all the way through....you have given me the confidence to have a go myself....thank you again

@EddieTee321 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video. Definitely won't be breaking my clips thanks to your video.

@DansWay 6 жыл бұрын

Yah, just give them a good yank to start with. Don't pry up on them too much or they will definitely crack.

@galadriel812 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this video and the links for all the parts. I've been searching all over online, stumbled upon this video, and it saved the day. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@DansWay 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful! What are you needing to do? Headlights or more?

@galadriel812 2 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay it is a bumper, hood, driver light and the bracket underneath the light. Your link for bracket underneath the light was our missing link. Thank you!

@jimmyfavereau 4 жыл бұрын

I wet sand and buff them lights to a exTREEmly nice condition... either way, there is nothing like some new lexan.. 3M makes a 'film' to 'wrap' the lights with also ... you know it , all the good stuff is pricey :D Be Blessed Dan

@gleydsonepifanio470 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I from Brazil, you helped much, thank you.

@OpCharlieBravo 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes those things look huge.

@DansWay 2 жыл бұрын

Yah right!

@casestyer1166 4 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Sir! Very helpful!!

@z0mggena 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. I have an 07 Fit and want to replace the headlights. Definitely feel like I can DIY after watching this. Thanks!

@serkancaliskan8984 7 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO THANKS DAN HOLT

@hondaaccord1971 7 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for sharing it helped me out

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment Kevin. Glad to help you out!

@marionunez1501 2 жыл бұрын

Good job.very clear

@prtcgv5105 4 жыл бұрын

Great video with all the steps (just missed the beer) I got a kick when I saw the California license plate... (the state where If you paid someone to do that job it would cost ya an arm and a leg!!!) ;)

@raymomull2258 6 жыл бұрын

Love the way you quickly highlighted the wife owns the car!!! He he

@breona100 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! This helped so much

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@ymendes 7 жыл бұрын

Great video !! Thanks !!!

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

@battouter 5 жыл бұрын

aw.... come on, man. why you gotta do us like that? where's the finished shots. lol

@arbaajkhan3763 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir...

@nabpreetsinghphelia9805 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks came very useful

@MultiAlenkar 4 жыл бұрын

otimo video, muito grato.

@finesse1570 5 жыл бұрын

Would the clips be in the same spots or similar for 2010 Honda Fit?

@iransetubalsetubal 5 жыл бұрын

Very good !

@RyanRyan-nt3nd 3 жыл бұрын

My headlights were foggy as hell but that Meguiars headlight restoration kit made them look brand new. Literally just like the one he's holding. $25 for the kit and even if they start to fog up again(a treatment chemical is included in the kit though) replacement oem headlights are like $200.

@DansWay 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments!

@slipknotskullface Жыл бұрын

I know so funny

@JakobusVdL 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and clearly explained, but ends very abruptly. Is there a part 2 covering left hand headlamp and replacing the bumper?

@nahueltavello7816 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, I have the same fit and I wanted to know where the horn is. Thanks a lot

@DansWay 2 жыл бұрын

There are generally two horns. They are in front and behind the radiator as I recall. Round black plastic with two wires going to each.

@RadioNul 2 жыл бұрын

This is also how I change the lightbulb. Hah, thanks Honda engineers.

@DansWay 2 жыл бұрын

Yup...

@chrisownz1 3 жыл бұрын

broke those clips beneath the headlights as-well trying to take off bumper first time lol. now bumper kinda hangs loose so ill have to replace

@mrokofsky 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Looks easy enough for even me. Did the new assembly have all the fittings to connect to the frame? Mine broke, so I just want to know if I need to order them as well.

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

The new assembly has the same three molded-in holes that attach to the car frame. Let me know how it turns out!

@joaquimduarte7086 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Rokofsky -

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

The assembly has the mounting holes that align with the existing holes in the frame. Take a look at the first couple minutes of video again and you can see how I point them out. No bolts are provided, just the one piece light. All the bulbs were provided as well which I honestly didn't even think about.

@dariogroe5867 2 жыл бұрын

You don't even need to remove the entire bumper. Just loosen the two screws in the wheel housings and the 4 top clips and bend it a little bit down. Then you can reach all 3 bolts and 1 screw of each headlight.

@DansWay 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right. I think I mentioned in the video that I removed it completely to inspect the area more completely because this was a salvage purchase.

@dariogroe5867 2 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay ah, my bad. i didnt watch it with sound. keep going! your videos are really helpful!

@gsxellence 6 ай бұрын

Fits are so fast on the highway (VTEC no joke in this thing)

@williamflatley6473 3 жыл бұрын

The video is great and very detailed the only thing I find it's missing is putting the bumper back on. Does is just clip on and you replace the clips on the bottom?

@DansWay 3 жыл бұрын

Basically yes. The sides snap back on, and the top and bottom need to have the clips reinstalled or replaced. There is a snap-kit assortment available on Amazon that there is a link to in the description above.

@williamflatley6473 3 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay thank you so much for the info, it's very helpful

@garrickakuloff1337 Жыл бұрын

Hello!You can do it in another way

@DansWay Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear your suggestions!

@samohtsolacad229 3 жыл бұрын

At first, I thought it was Bob Thornton was vlogging.

@eliasmlay8625 6 жыл бұрын

How can get EGR of honda fit?

@louie9621 2 жыл бұрын

Great job except where's part 2!?

@DansWay 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there isn't one. I didn't capture the last bit of re-assembly to 'properly' finish out the video...

@yroslav73 4 жыл бұрын

Show the removal of headlights on the second model Honda fit

@JeeGee114 6 жыл бұрын

Hi were there bulbs delivered with the new units? Thx.

@DansWay 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, all of them were included.

@JeeGee114 6 жыл бұрын

Dan Holt Thx very much😀

@andrewMuraaymurr 5 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay I was told I needed to replace my driver side bracket for my Honda fit because I got in a wreck and I have the new headlights not but I'm not sure what the bracket it or what it looks like for me to be able to order it...and help would be awesome

@DansWay 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew, take a look at the following links. There are two different bumper retainer assemblies. One attaches to the headlight, the other to the fender near the tire. I don't know what year you have, so double-check that these are the same as your car's year: www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~spacer~71198-sln-a01.html?Make=Honda&Model=Fit&Year=2008&Submodel=&Filter=(bt=3%2c21;et=2%2c7)&Location=bumper,3069442,20 www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine/honda~beam~71146-sln-a00.html?Make=Honda&Model=Fit&Year=2008&Submodel=&Filter=(bt=3%2c21;et=2%2c7)&Location=bumper,3069442,17

@carlseiler6441 4 жыл бұрын

In three years, those have gone from $103 to $190 a piece. Woah. I may have to keep polishing every so often. Good video, though.

@DansWay 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, yah, that is high! The passenger side is $150 so that's a bit better, but I'm not sure what is going on. Did you find any other lower cost options? I'll do some searching myself for a different solution...

@carlseiler6441 4 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay Heh, it's a twelve year old car, and I've been polishing them about every two years for about half that. At this point, I'm not going to spend too much money on them. I came to the video because I was told I need to remove the bumper to get a clearer shot at the front engine mount which seems to have failed.

@arbaajkhan3763 6 жыл бұрын

Sir, I liked your video but Sir, I do not know from you that it is necessary to change the bamboo to change the light. Pliz replied must....

@DansWay 6 жыл бұрын

Arbaaj, the lowest two bolts on the headlight is hiding behind the bumper which is why it must be removed to completely replace the headlight. These two bolts also connect to the bumper support clip which holds on the bumper right below the headlight.

@arbaajkhan3763 6 жыл бұрын

Sir.. So you mean we should open the bumpers' headlight Right..sir

@whoisme678 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know about the age of this vehicle, but in the UK if this was manufactured 2007..the vehicles were having their exhausts stolen due to the valuable metals. I think newer models have made it more difficult for the exhausts to be stolen. It happens in minutes. If the exhaust hasn't been stolen already make sure your vehicle is alarmed. Honda civic is another. Does theft of exhausts take place in the US? It will cost several hundred $ to purchase an after market exhaust I'm guessing.

@ortiz-hv7jy 7 ай бұрын

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@MotoDoki 7 жыл бұрын

did you use #10 for all bolts?

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

I assume you are talking about the bolts on the lights? Honestly I don't remember, but they were all the same.

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

I had the front end apart last weekend, this time to do the valve clearance adjustment and to replace the bumper clips I broke while filming this video... ;-) So yes, all the bolts on the headlights were 10mm.

@whitedime 2 ай бұрын

What year was this vehicle?

@DansWay 2 ай бұрын

This is a 2008 Honda Fit

@coreyb.3127 4 жыл бұрын

I can do all of that in half the time, just go through the wheel wells

@DansWay 4 жыл бұрын

How would you get to the two hidden screws by going through the wheel wells?

@coreyb.3127 4 жыл бұрын

@@DansWay Which hidden screws? Just take out some of the push pins and you're set.

@coreyb.3127 4 жыл бұрын

I just have a ton of experience changing bulbs in most Hondas from working at a Honda dealership. I would do a video, but it's all done by feel.

@sukonkomjaroen2657 4 жыл бұрын

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@andrewpagan8708 7 жыл бұрын

All you had to do is sand down the corrosion off the OEM headlights and apply a clear UV coat. Would of been just fine.

@andrewpagan8708 7 жыл бұрын

Looks good though all cleaned up!

@DansWay 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, these new lights are a bit different of a look from the factory original. We tried to polish the surface of the old ones, but the plastic was yellowed all the way through on ours so we just decided to go for new ones. The sanding trick has worked on my other cars.

@MrRegularguy19 6 жыл бұрын

It's not corrosion, the plastic is solarized so that it appears to have cracks all the way through. Polishing the surface won't help.

@kuznetskiibassein3840 5 жыл бұрын

Man, you should wear safety goggles.

@ulukbekakanar 4 жыл бұрын

Чистота даже под бампером

@yroslav73 4 жыл бұрын

Honda fit 2

@thymarques 6 жыл бұрын

Is this car rebuilt ?

@DansWay 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it has a salvage title.

@thymarques 6 жыл бұрын

Dan Holt , have you felt aomething strange when you drive this rebuilt car ?

@DansWay 6 жыл бұрын

Nope. Drives like any other Fit as far as I can tell...

@robertmartin3196 2 жыл бұрын

You had me until you said they dumbest thing I ever Hurd turn the lights on and Mark it on the door look people put the the screws in 99.9 percent back where it was lmfao at this dude

@whitedime 2 ай бұрын

What hassle, wow!