Hello again folks. I once again spiraled into the WRX going back to 2 weekends now. The passenger side of the front bumper has never really fit on proper since I got the car. Removing the bumper turned into a few things, taking multiple days for parts painting and parts to arrive from the dealer. Here’s my latest journey.
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2. While the bumper was off, I played around with the fog lights and bezel, learning how they each attach. FYI you can still buy the fog light assemblies (both sides!) from Subaru for $200/each. The bezels (both sides!) are also available, in OEM color matched, from Subaru for $40/each. That’s a steal. Maybe later for both lol.
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- The front bumper removal was relatively straightforward aided by 2 already broken clips (discussed below). It’s just pop clips and some screw style clips, unplug the fog lights, and the front grille (also just clips).
- For my bumper fitment issue, it turns out there are plastic “blocks” located on the bottom piece of the front fenders. 1 on each side, different part #’s; see photos below for DS and PS. They are attached to the fender via 1 Phillips head screw and a clip that is removed with a small pair of needle nose pliers.
2. While the bumper was off, I played around with the fog lights and bezel, learning how they each attach. FYI you can still buy the fog light assemblies (both sides!) from Subaru for $200/each. The bezels (both sides!) are also available, in OEM color matched, from Subaru for $40/each. That’s a steal. Maybe later for both lol.
- I tossed in some yellow fog light bulbs (H3 size) which hopefully looks cool at night with the gold wheels. Link below for them.
- I attempted sanding the fog lights from 220 grit on an orbital sander (dry), to then by hand (wet) using 400 à 1500 paper. I did not clear coat after due to time. In the end, I feel like what I did made no difference, ha.
- https://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H3-Yellow-55W-Xtreme-Yellow/dp/B01K5P6HVA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=KQYWATCJAXQ6&keywords=hella+yellow+h3+bulbs+2004+wrx&qid=1689190316&sprefix=hella+yellow+h3+bulbs+2004+wrx,aps,85&sr=1-2&vehicle=2004-13-62------------1&vehicleName=2004+Subaru+Impreza&th=1
