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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Default Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

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 Jul 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 Jul 16, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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Post Re: Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

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 Jul 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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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Default Re: Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

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 Jul 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 Jul 21, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Default Re: Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

Although it was a pain in butt, I finally got the light bulbs replaced. Thanks everyone for your advice.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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Default Re: Changing Bulbs in Headlight Assembly

Glad to hear it worked out for ya.
 
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