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How do I install Headlight Bulbs H7 ??

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Old 06-24-2005, 05:02 PM
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How do I install Headlight Bulbs H7 ??

I have searched this and no luck... i have removed the plastic behind the headlights and cannot reach them.... I also pulled my bumper off but could not figure out how to take the healights off and didnt want to mess up the adjustment so someone can you please tell me how do I change my headlight blubs???
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the only way to get access to this point is through the wheel area...so you must turn fully right or left the wheels and remove the front cover.....
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Yup, through the wheel area:

- Take off the rubber sleeve protecting the bulb
- Unhook the brace
- Slowly take out the bulb assembly (take note of the frame position)
- Detach the H7 unit from the plastic frame holder
- Attach the new H7 unit to the plastic frame holder
- Insert bulb assembly in its original position (careful not to touch the bulb glass to anything)
- Lock the assembly with the brace
- Hooking up the brace back is a tough one. I found an easy method. Find a hollow tube (pen, tool, etc) that is about 2mm in diameter. Push the brace **** using the hollow tube all the way to the deep end until it clicks. I used to have sore fingers doing this during my first time.
- Attach the rubber sleeve and finish up by closing the wheel well

...Do these steps for both sides. Oh and may I recommend Sylvannia SilverStars H7s :D
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So should I remove my wheel because im afriad of touching the bulb its hard to get to that stuff in there... or can it be done?
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Originally Posted by Ktreece777
So should I remove my wheel because im afriad of touching the bulb its hard to get to that stuff in there... or can it be done?
try to jack the car only without remove the wheel...........its better you have more access but be careful with these retainers...
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This needs to go into the DYI or something.
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Retainer clip housing very fragile

When re-inserting the retainer clip, which slips into a plastic housing, do not simply bend and snap into position- you may break the plastic catch point. Carefully release spring tension, while sliping into place.
just a bit of scar tissue I wish to share!
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