How to change low beam headlight bulb
10-23-2011, 09:16 PM
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One of my low beam went south and I want to change them myself. Any advice and/or pitfalls to watch for?? I am hoping it is straight forward "plug-n-play.
10-25-2011, 10:08 AM
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06-18-2012, 12:30 PM
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you have to remove the headlamp completely from the car to access the bulb. 4 torx bolts 2 on top bumper support and 2 at the bottom of the back of the headlight. don't take the bottom 2 out completely leave them loose just enough to wiggle the headlight out it will save you a ton of time getting it back in.
06-18-2012, 02:31 PM
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you absolutely do have to take the whole headlight out to change the bulb.... maybe you should read it? same as you would have to for changing angel eye bulbs.
06-18-2012, 03:14 PM
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06-18-2012, 05:00 PM
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I didn't take mine out either and didn't find it too difficult.
