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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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how come i couldn't remove my bulb in courtesy lights?

too freaking hard..

i dont really use force coz im afraid that i might break it

help?
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Well I never had a problem with them, there isn't much you can break.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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so like..

juz pull them out??

that's what i want to knoe..

i've search but couldnt find anything
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Pull the bulbs straight out. You may have to twist first....I can't remember????
Be warned though...............some have pulled hard enough to break the tabs off the plastic socket, and then the socket and wiring falls into the door. Then you have to pull the door panel off.

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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Try using your brain and a small electronic needle nose.

You got the brain part down... As you don't want to remove the door panel.

push in and twist.

be careful and good luck.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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^brain? what's that? haha....that's about as useful as the search function around here!
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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if you are referring to the lights in the doors they simply pull straight out...no twisting....just some pressure...
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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i thought they where easier then the rear light. the map lights do suck tho.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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thanks
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Using both hand index finger turn right and out they should come . I say both hand becuse my finger otherwise wouldn't fit . I change mine this past summer and I had problems too . The only way was with both hands.

Let us kknow if you get it ...........
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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aight..ima go try it right now
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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If your hands are to large i suggest having a 2 year old do it.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Lol
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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If you line it up right, you can swing a sledgehammer into the exterior of your door, the bulb should pop right out.
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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wowzers

i tried it already..

i moved it right i twist it still same thing

i couldnt take it off

mahn im so newbie..

**** thiiz shiet..
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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I suppose this is one of those instances where having big hands is a hindrance rather than a help?
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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My Hands Are Not That Big

Im Just Wondering Why I Couldn't Take It Off

I Moved It Right/left

Twist It As Well

And Pull It..

But Still Right There..

Whew
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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right, left, twist, pull......no happy ending? Take the blue pill.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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I really don't think you are supposed to twist. It's just a pain in the butt gripping those guys. Using pliers may pop the bulb. Are you willing to break the bulb to get it off? If you're swapping out for a different bulb, you shouldn't mind breaking it.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Use a grippy rubber garden glove or something..
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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....so easy
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ZachLegend
....so easy
Unbelievably tempted to make mom joke >_<
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