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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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headlights

does anyone know how to change your headlights? b/c me and a friend tried doing it but don't know how and i read the manual and it doesn't even explain how to do it very well. If anyone can give me some tips that would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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i could be wrong, but i thought you werent supposed to open the headlights because of some sort of pressure or something.....idk, but i thought i read somwhere that it is only supposed to be changed by a service guy
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Do you want to change the headlamp assembly or just the bulbs?





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Headlamp Capsule, Headlamp Housing Bracket, Fog Lamp Replacement



Callout
Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Headlamp Capsule Replacement

1
Bolt, Front Headlamp Capsule (Qty: 2)

Tip

Remove the inner upper grille fascia push-pin.
Pull the lamp forward until the lamp disengages from the lower bracket.
Push the lower inside corner of the headlamp inboard until the outer lens releases from under the outer fender flange.
Rock the headlamp composite side to side and pull outward.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Tighten 10 Nˇm (89 lb in)

2
Bulbs, Headlamp

Caution: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Tip Rotate the bulb/socket counterclockwise to remove from the capsule.

Headlamp Housing Bracket Replacement

3
Bolt, Headlamp Housing Bracket (Qty: 4)

Tighten 10 Nˇm (89 lb in)

4
Bracket, Headlamp housing

Fog Lamp Replacement

5
Bulb/Socket, Fog Lamp

Tip

• Disconnect the electrical.

• Rotate the bulb/socket counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp.

• The fog lamp bulb/socket can be replaced, without removing the fog lamp.

6
Lamp, Fog

Tip

• Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb/socket.

• Release the fog lamp from the front fascia.



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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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it takes forever to get them out the first time and u don't have to mess with the pins from the grille
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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its just 2 bolts, you have to wiggle them out, good luck
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