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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Easy installation of new bulbs for fog and headlights?

I did searches last night for information on how to replace the high beam bulb and the parking light bulb. I couldn't really find a lot of exact information on how to replace them. The fog lights had a nice photo DIY.

Should I attempt to replace them coming in from the open hood or is it easier to take off the front wheelwell cover instead? The fog lights are easier that way. Or should I just get a dealer to do all of them.

I was looking at Hoen H9 and H11 bulbs for the high and fog lights respectively and a PIAA Xtreme White bulb for the parking. I didn't really want to do an LED there although I am thinking about it.

I have narrow and skinny hands if that makes any difference. Thanks!
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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i think through the fender well is the best way to get to the headlight assembly

there really is no space from the hood to reach the back of the headlights
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
i think through the fender well is the best way to get to the headlight assembly

there really is no space from the hood to reach the back of the headlights
Thanks...from the fog light DIY it looks like a lot of unscrewing for the fenderwell and it helps to jack up the car a bit.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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i have PIAA Extreme Whites for all the turn signal bulbs, reverse bulbs, & the fog lights (Plasma Yellow). PIAA's bulbs are the best! I am also looking to replace the high beams w/ PIAA's. i just haven't gotten around to it b/c i barely ever use the high beams so i just figured it wasn't that important.
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