Domani Style - Temporarily need to be abandon

At the begining of this project, I planned to convert this ride to Domani style for rear area. But due to budget and economy situation changed, my plan changed as well. For temporary, I would used the original style but with white signal lamp for the rear part. Found a great deal online with MHCC member. The credits went to Unaz (a member of MHCC). I got myself a rear bonnet, a fiber spoiler and body rear lamp (white signal) for a quarter of a Domani style set worth.

The rear bonnet and spoiler came painted. Crystal black, I believed. Very nice condition, of course there's a little scratches but it was acceptable. So, I decided to install the rear bonnet with the spoiler and the body lamp. Although the paint was different, but it was better than mine (paint peel off). :P


Maybe I could share some DIY that I did. :)


For the body lamp, it was simple. I'll try to sort it to step by step :


1) Open up the rear trunk
2) At each side, there's a cover (some sort of hard mattress). There's a few plastic screws / clip around.
3) Unscrew and take out those screws / clips. You need to unscrew first and then pull it out.
4) After took out the screws, you can see the whole back part of the lamp. (See image below)


5) Unplug the wiring, and unscrew 4 nuts which hold the lamp. (see image below)


6) After all 4 nuts taken out, you can easily remove the lamp.
7) Place the new lamp in place.
8) Put on all 4 nuts and tighten the screws.
9) Reconnect the wiring connector.
10) Put back all the screws/clips to the place.
11) Repeat the same steps to the other side of the car if need to.
12) Check all lights (brake light, signal light, etc). And all done.


*Please note that there's a thin sponge attach to the lamp. Do not discard it. This sponge will help to prevent water from flowing inside your trunk. If you find it not in a good condition, try to get it from spare part shop or you can DIY from any other similar material. :P



As for the rear bonnet, it's quite simple too.


1) Take out all the wiring and connector hiding inside the bonnet. (including the lock if need to)
2) You figure it out yourself how to dismantle the cable. It's very easy when you looking at it but it's hard for me to explain here. :P
3) There's a pillar (1 at each side) with 2 screws. Unscrew it to get the whole bonnet detached.
4) You may need to get help from someone to hold the bonnet so that it won't fall off and break your windscreen.
5) Replace the new bonnet and tighten all 4 screws.
6) Put all wiring and connetor back to the hiding place. Don't forget the cable. :)
7) Reconnect all connector and check all lightings. And you done.




This is how my ride looks like after changed the rear bonnet and body lamp.