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Old 07-15-2008, 02:47 PM
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I need to replace a blown bulb in passenger side Front Head-Lamp Assembly. What is the best way to do this? Is there an instruction manual available, or should I remove the entire Head-Lamp Assembly from the car?
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 04:53 PM
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Default Re: Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

Good luck trying to remove the head light assembly. I think all the bulbs can be removed with a 1/4 turn from behind.

The entire service manual is available in PDF on the forum. Do a search.
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 04:59 AM
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Book mark this:

http://homepage.mac.com/gregmeach/XFire/

It can come in very handy!

If you are trying to replace an "eyebrow" lamp, it's a cast iron bit**, but can be done with a pair of super long needle nose or a long hemostat. And patience.

They are 1/4 turn.
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 06:13 AM
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Default Re: Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

When changing the bulb, be patient, pay close attention how you remove the clip that holds the bulb and reverse on install. If the light beam is crazy off target when finished, it just means you didn't get it seated properly. It's a little tight but doable.
 
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I changed my headlights to silverstars last spring and wrote the steps on how to change your headlights. Do a search "dreaded headlight question" and you will find the directions.
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:32 PM
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Search the threads listed above & then take it slow, make sure you're out of earshot of any "sensitive" ears so you can curse at will & you'll be good to go !
 
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Old 07-21-2008, 09:07 AM
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Although it was a pain in butt, I finally got the light bulbs replaced. Thanks everyone for your advice.
 
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Old 07-22-2008, 03:32 AM
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Glad to hear it worked out for ya.
 
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