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Replacing passenger side fog light...

Old 10-29-2008, 08:45 AM
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Replacing passenger side fog light...

Stupid dealer wanted $75 because they said the bumper would have to be removed... I know there's got to be a better way... anyone?
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Old 10-29-2008, 08:49 AM
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actually its simple.. just gotta do a lot of wiggling around.. you can actually reach it on the passenger side. if you have a CAI then its easy too on the driver side. my passenger side was blown and my friend help me replaced it. he had skinny hands so he could fit .. hope this helps. but if you don't know then the bumper has to come down... it is easier .. .but more work just try to wiggle the bulb out and in .. remember the positions ..
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Old 10-29-2008, 08:37 PM
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Yeah that's the problem... no small hands here...
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Old 10-30-2008, 12:22 AM
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You can do it, $75 amazing....

For the driver's side you need to remove the intake or the stock air filter. This will give you access to the bulb. For the passenger's side, remove the fluid reservoir (there's 2 10mm bolts holding it in place). After that you'll need to remove the fill tube for the windshield washer fluid. You can do this by twisting it counter clockwise. After that you should have access to the bulbs.
It is a tight fit and a pain in the butt, but it can be done.
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Old 10-30-2008, 04:20 AM
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I dit a FULL write up for this, just use search.
But yeah, really a pain, ok to change a bulb, but nightmare to install HIDs
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Old 10-30-2008, 05:41 AM
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Remove the push pins, then the plastic engine cover, twist and pull out fluid refill neck... if your hands still don't fit you can remove the actual fluid reservoir with 2 bolts. The bulb has a cab that twist off then a clip that holds it in place. Takes a few minutes, if your confused do a search Krygen's write-up was very helpful when I did my install last week... I may post up pics later id I have time/energy.
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Old 10-30-2008, 06:31 AM
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Awesome... thanks everyone!
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Old 10-30-2008, 09:46 AM
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just be patient, 1st time will take the longest
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Old 10-30-2008, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by STARR
just be patient, 1st time will take the longest
True true...
I have learned alot about my car over the past 5 years, I can drop my front bumper in about 7 minutes.
Remove the tails in about 5.
Center console out in under 10.
Change the bulbs in the front, while in my bed sleeping!!!!
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Old 10-30-2008, 07:31 PM
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hmmm
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Old 10-30-2008, 08:26 PM
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it is easy but does anyone have any idea how to keep it from burning out. I have replaced my passenger fog light twice.
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