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Old 04-13-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Having trouble removing fog light bulb

I've searched, and can't find anything that works anymore telling me how to change my fog light bulbs. I've tried going from the back of the housing and didnt feel comfortable trying to pull the fixture out from the back, so i took off the lens and tried getting at it from the front, still doesn't seem to come loose, can anyone tell me the correct way to get the bulbs out of the foglights? Also was wondering if people could provide pictures of their light/fog light setups and what kind their using (HID, silverstar ultras, nighthawks, and the more popular ones are what I prefer to see comparison of)

Thanks alot guys
Old 04-13-2008 | 01:29 PM
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1. Remove plastic cover/guard around the bumper to gain access.
2. you should now see the lead wire for the fog light.
3. now disconnect the wire.
4. fog light housing is held by (2) - 10mm (i think) nuts. remove those.
5. pull the fog light out. it comes out from the front.
6. now twist the socket from the back and you should be able to replace the bulbs now.
Old 04-13-2008 | 01:44 PM
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Try this, there is a slight difference, but this should give you the best idea. And the difference is only the 2 nuts that hold the fog light in, as stated above by Skorp1on, but other than that, it's pie. I used this method and it helped me figure it out when your under the car. Good luck.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2076435/2)
Old 04-13-2008 | 05:15 PM
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are there any write ups around as far as best aftermarket bulb including PIAA's and Silverstars and such?

thanks for the help guys
Old 04-13-2008 | 05:54 PM
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I was recommended to use Pilot Hyperwhite Simulated HIDs (H3s) at Pep Boys. They run around $30. They look really good IMO.
Old 04-14-2008 | 07:53 AM
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also if you havent done it yet, when you pull the fog light housing out the front, its held in by a clip (that the wires are connected to), if your not careful the clip will snap. the housing will still be fine, but you cant fix it.

good luck
Old 04-14-2008 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by daesonn
are there any write ups around as far as best aftermarket bulb including PIAA's and Silverstars and such?

thanks for the help guys
MANY threads out there on that. Here's one:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=fog
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