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Do I have to take my bumper cover off to take out my old headlights and install new ones? I have a 2002. I just can't seem to get enough room to pull the old headlights out.

I don't think you would need to remove the whole bumper cover, however I imagine that it would be significantly easier to change them with it removed or at least undone from the top of the radiator brackets

Taking off the bumper is not necessary, IIRC. But on the driver's side you might have to remove the airbox to make room for the light to come out. Of course if you have a CAI you might not even have to do that.

i just took out the top 3 screws on the front bumper right where the raditor was and i was able to pop the headlight housing out and in. seemed like the easiest way to install new lights.

I'm installing Depo headlights, not just the bulbs. Do I need to take the bumper off?

no you dont need to take off the bumper.

I never had to take my bumper off, and ive taken my headlights out tons of times. I found it was easier if you take off the 2 bolts at the front by the radiator, and possibly the grounds right there. I alwys have to remove my grounds for whatever reason.

you don't have to take the front bumper off... but take of the rear one