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Old 11-05-2012, 06:27 PM
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Headlight change without removing the front bumper
is it possible?
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Old 11-05-2012, 06:47 PM
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Just remove the top portion of the fender lining in the front fender wells. Should have a clear view from there. As long as you are just changing the bulbs, you should be fine.
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cool ill give that a blast
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yes a bulb change can be done by just pulling back the fender liners, although it is a tight fit
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i couldnt get the ******. Its the 194s that need changing, i could get the drivers side just not the passenger
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oh i did that from the top, remove the ECU cover, i used long angled needle nose pliers.
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