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Fog Light bulb replacement HOW-TO??

Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:33 AM
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Fog Light bulb replacement HOW-TO??

the link in the how-to's section doesn't work.. anyone else have one? just got the narva gold bulbs in today... i'll have some time on wednesday to install if i can get instructions in time.... anyone got link?

i'll let u guys know how these bulbs turn out...
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 07:51 AM
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no link, but i can tell u..***** and a half...best way to do it is to raise the car up on ramps, especially if you are lowered....

there are two bolts i believe holding the light in behind the bumper...remove them and the light pops out front
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...224200&page=13

Courtesy Pmas76
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 08:23 AM
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thanks... lift should be no problem.... just wanna know exactly how many bolts there are... and clips if there are any...........thanks
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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The only things I would add to PMas write up are:

1. The two Phillips head fasteners are different. One is a bolt, one is a screw. They won't go back into the other slots.

2. The body clip is a bit funny. Once you pop the center portion out a bit, the whole clip then comes out. It's a bit like an expanding fastener.

3. You don't need ramps, just turn the wheels to one side. It's easiest to turn the wheels to the left for the right fog, and the right for the left fog, but it can be done turning the wheels to just one side.

4. You won't be able to completely remove the gravel shield that is held by the three bolts, but you'll be able to get it out of the way.
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:42 AM
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thanks guys
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 10:03 AM
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Pmas76 write up is great and in my opnion it was easy. i still consider myself a newbie in training and it may have taken a bit only cuz i didnt wanna break anything but now that i think back it was cake. good luck.
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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Can't wait to see how yellow they are.
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 11:06 PM
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Which blub comes out more yellow, the narva golds or piaa ion crystals???
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