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Old Jan 23, 2011
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04 lower valance fog take apart help

As my long title says I have a 2004 xlt with factory fogs in the lower valence. The little piece that covers the light inside has fallen off so I need to open the lights up. Obtook them off the truck and can't open them. I heard on here somewhere thabyou may need to pit them in the oven. Can anyone help with some pointers. I don't want to ruin them and also want to make sure they seal good after cuz right now they leak and get water inside. Thanks guys
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011
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I havent looked around, but buying a used or new one, cant cost that much.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011
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Originally Posted by woofer700
I havent looked around, but buying a used or new one, cant cost that much.
You would be surprised!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011
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yea there pretty pricey and these are in good shape other than that inner thing.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011
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I had the same thing happen this past summer-I used a Dremel wilth a cutoff wheel to separate the lens from the housing. Just take your time and sneak-up on it a little bit at a time.
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Old Jan 29, 2011
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And you used the dremel where they come together right?
 
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Yup- went at the seam between the clear lens and the black housing.
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Old Jan 29, 2011
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ehhh not ready to do that i threw them in the oven and could only get one open so i stopped lol
 
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