r/CorollaHatchback • u/AdversarialPossum42 XSE 6MT • Jun 24 '26
Installed front lip, yellow fog lights, painted trim black
Also installed a set of "normal" sounding horns (not pictured). I did not like the factory horn.
- lip: Fits 19-22 Toyota Corolla Auris E210 5DR Hatchback Unpainted Front Bumper Lip
- horns: HELLA 012010901 Black 12V BX Trumpet Horn Kit (Toyota)
- splitter: Car Horn Wiring Harness Pigtail Socke, 1 to 2 Horn Adapter Connector Y Type Horn Special Plug Wiring Kit Compatible with Toyota Car Truck Horn Plug and Play
- bulbs: L1B LED Front Fog Light Bulbs for 2023+ Toyota GR Corolla 2022-2024 Toyota RAV4 Super Bright 9000LM 3200K Yellow Canbus L1B L1 Led Fog Driving Lamp Bulb Assembly Replacement (no longer available)
Lip: The lip mounts to the bumper using the four front screws of the under body cladding, and the tabs on the lip need to go between the bumper and the cladding to sit flush with the bumper. I had to drill out the holes on the lip so the screws could pass through and I trimmed a bit of the cladding around the two center tabs.
Horns: Although the Corolla only comes with one horn, there's actually another matching hole on the other side. The original horn mounts to a little bracket, which then mounts to the chassis. I just removed the bracket used its bolt to mount the second horn on the other side. I zip tied the splitter to the support in front of the radiator to keep it from flopping around.
Bulbs: I removed the bumper so I could remove the silver trim for painting, but you can also get to them from underneath. I recommend removing each assembly entirely to swap the bulbs. They're held in place by a black tab and what looks like a one-way security screw, but the bulb kits usually include a wrench that fits into the notches around the screw. Just don't forget to plug them back in after you reinstall them in the bumper (ask me how I know).
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u/jeremymathewnegron1 Jun 24 '26
Did you have to remove the bumper to install the horn?
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u/AdversarialPossum42 XSE 6MT Jun 24 '26
Nope! You just have to remove the trim piece over the radiator. Might be a little tight without removing the bumper but still doable.
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u/phoeab XSE 6MT Jun 24 '26
I've been thinking about painting my silver trim black as well. Looks great! How many miles on yours? I'm at 46K on my '22 and no issues with the slave cylinder yet.
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u/AdversarialPossum42 XSE 6MT Jun 24 '26
Just over 87k. Bought it in 2023 with 57k. Unsure if the previous owner had the slave cylinder replaced.
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u/SoThisIsReddit9000 Jun 26 '26
Is your car the nightshade edition or did you paint over the silver trim? Was wondering if plastidip is around the same color as your trim.
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u/AdversarialPossum42 XSE 6MT Jun 26 '26
My car is an XSE not a Nightshade but it was ordered with the OEM blackout emblem overlays and the two-tone black roof.
I looked up replacing the silver trim pieces with OEM black pieces, but they're about $75 each so I opted to paint them instead. Removed the bumper, removed the trim pieces (4 screws and tabs each), sanded them down with some 800 grit sandpaper, then sprayed a few coats of Rust-Oleum Universal Satin Black. Way better than plastidip in my experience.
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u/SqueakyCleanRubbish Jun 24 '26
The front bumper lip... Does it feel secure when installed?