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stupid question... how do I remove the headlight?

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Old Mar 2, 2001 | 01:52 AM
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I tried today.. but can't get the thing off... I am planning on getting some bluevision.. but can't get the damn thing off....
by the way... I know the size for the headlight is H4.. so should I get the 9005 or 9006 bulb?
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Old Mar 2, 2001 | 02:24 AM
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Originally posted by Max2000
I tried today.. but can't get the thing off... I am planning on getting some bluevision.. but can't get the damn thing off....
by the way... I know the size for the headlight is H4.. so should I get the 9005 or 9006 bulb?
thanks
well, you'll want to get H4's, unless you don't want High beams and you want to spend more money on a new harness, etc... heck, i don't even know if it'll lock in there.

anyhow, yes, H4's.

RE: removing your bulbs.
1) pull off the rubber seal (away from the bumper)
2) firmly pull off the connector (also away from the bumper)
(sometimes it's a little stiff. don't worry about using more force. factory installs, though are lubricated with conductive lubricant for efficiency--like the stuff btwn CPUs and CPU fans)
3) there's a little spring thing that holds the bulb in place. locate how it sits and just squeeze. it's in a V or Y shape around the bulb.
4) BE CAREFUL!!! take to bulb out. DO NOT touch the glass! if you do, if you light it up again, your oils on your hand will cause the bulb to explode, etc. in case you do touch it, you can use alchohol to clean it.
5) That's it. repeat for the other side.

hope this helps.

btw, this is all in your manual.

Old Mar 2, 2001 | 02:33 AM
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I know it's in the book...

but I just can't get that sucker off... oh well.. I will try it again tomorrow, since it was dark when I was trying to do it...
what I was asking is that what is H4 equal to??? 9003? 9005? or 9006? cuz when I went to the local kmart.. they don't have the H4 lableing...
Old Mar 2, 2001 | 02:36 AM
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never mind.. I found the answer..

they are 9003...
Old Mar 2, 2001 | 01:16 PM
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The owner's manual says to disconnect the battery before changing the headlight bulb. What do you think?
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Old Mar 2, 2001 | 03:40 PM
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Originally posted by y sleep
The owner's manual says to disconnect the battery before changing the headlight bulb. What do you think?
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ehh.. i've done it a 1/2 dozen times w/o disconnecting. just don't turn on the headlights while your hands are on the harnesses or play with your car with wet hands... you can disconnect if you want--it's just a precaution.

Old Mar 2, 2001 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks, I had been wondering why the battery should be disconnected just to change a bulb.
I think the manual also says no to use the cup holders while the cars in motion.
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