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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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How do you change headlamp bulb?

OK, I'm dumb, but I've never done this before. How do I remove the headlamp blub so I can replace a burned out light?
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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Re: How do you change headlamp bulb?

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OK, I'm dumb, but I've never done this before. How do I remove the headlamp blub so I can replace a burned out light?
Check page 8 of my homepage. i made a quick write-up for one other member, but I think it works good enough.
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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CarDomain.com is down due to high traffic. Anyone else?
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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CarDomain.com is down due to high traffic. Anyone else?
Squeeze the outside connector part at the sides and pull back. It should come right out. Then pull out the black ring, nothing is attached to it. Then there are two little metal bars holding in the bulb. Squeeze the bars towards each other and they should come loose. Then pull out the bulb! (in a nutshell) Hope it makes sense.
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve

Squeeze the outside connector part at the sides and pull back. It should come right out. Then pull out the black ring, nothing is attached to it. Then there are two little metal bars holding in the bulb. Squeeze the bars towards each other and they should come loose. Then pull out the bulb! (in a nutshell) Hope it makes sense.
I'll give it a shot here in a bit. I just got back from driving around, so I'll let the car cool down a bit before I go sticking my hands in a hot engine compartment.
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by Scrimbo


I'll give it a shot here in a bit. I just got back from driving around, so I'll let the car cool down a bit before I go sticking my hands in a hot engine compartment.
Cardomain is also back up, so check my page 8.
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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It's called an owners manual. How old are you? 5
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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Do this first, unplug the wiring harness...

then the rubber boot,

then the wire retainer

I tried installing new bulbs in Bernie's 2000 SE and did not do so and it took forever.
Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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It's called an owners manual. How old are you? 5
How old are you? I got my car used and it didnt have one. Am I 5 too then?
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