Maybe it is me but trying to change these bulbs is no easy task. Right side blew out I had to take it to the dealership. Now the left blew out. Does anyone have a easy way on changing these lights PLEASE.

 

There is an access panel below that gets you in there.

 

Simply unbolt the access panel under the front fasica and you will have access to all the lighting connections. Replacement of the bulbs is easy after that.

 

You can go in through the access panel like everyone above me said. You can also go in through the headlight. You just have to take off the black housing around the head light (three screws) and you will be able to get to the bulbs. But if you have bulbs that keep going out then it might be that there is a crack on the top of the housing that is letting in water. This is what happened to me. The heat from the bulb actually melted the plastic of the housing right over the bulb and water dripped on the bulb. My bulb actually shattered inside the housing.
I just took out the whole housing (There are posts on how to do this) and put RTV high temp on the crack. Working fine so far... knock on wood

 

You'll get three suggestions

Go in through the brake ducts - not easy with a Z06 or if you have screens

Go in through the bottom by taking out the bottom panel



The one that works for me is:

Turn on the headlights and back off one position to kill the lights.
Unscrew the 3 small screws on the black plastic housing around the headlight. Gently pull the housing clear. Reach down around the headlight unit and release the bulb holder. It comes out by turning the bulb holder a ¼ turn counter clockwise but it has a plastic clip which you need to squeeze to release it. Here’s how the bulb fits into the lamp unit. The DRL bulb is the lower of the two.



Here’s the light socket. This one’s after market but it gives you the idea. You can see the clip you need to squeeze.



Change the bulb. It’s a push fit into the lamp holder. Push it home firmly but don’t handle the glass. Use latex gloves if you have them. Reseat the bulb holder and turn clockwise until it clicks back in place. Put the plastic headlight housing back in place making sure to locate the small plastic tab in the bracket on the headlamp cover. Replace the 3 screws and close the lights.

It’s a 10 minute job. Some guys have had the lights close if they’ve taken a while to do the fix. If you’re worried about that, disconnect the battery once the lights are up.

The bulb is a 4157NA

Some guys with big arms remove the hood adjusting screw for better access. Guys with even bigger arms have had to take off the headlight cover. Four torx screws (2 back, 1 each side). Take the back ones off first with the lamps down. Raise the lights and take the side ones out.

 

Good call on using the latex gloves when handling bulbs.
Instead of disconnecting the battery i find it much easier to just manually raise the lights. All you have to do is take off the rubber cover over the motor wheel (not really sure what to call it) on the back side of the headlight and then you can use a regular allen wrench to turn the wheel and the head light will rise. I forget which way you turn it but you can just have someone turn on the head lights and you can watch which way the wheel turns and then just turn them back off and manually turn it.
If this is your first time changing this bulb I would definitely recommend either disconnecting the battery or manually raising the head light. It might take a little longer than you think. But definitely a very easy DIY

 

They said it, and yes it is harder to change those damn DRL bulbs. It's way harder than to do an oil change!

 

Too many tight spaces

 

I is defiantly doable ,,just allow plenty of time for the first time. I had a fog and a turn signal bulb go around the same time. I figured I don't want to keep going back,,so I bought all new ones and did both sides. Kind of a PIA if you have large hands,,and they don't give you a lot of slack on the harnesses!!

 

Saw a slick video from the Junkman, (miss that guy!) And he pushed the Brake Duct in and upward I believe and reached in, untwisted the bulb from the housing and had it changed in 2 minutes! Of course I saw the Video after going at it from underneath...

Try it, what have you got to loose, I would recommend the bottom attack just to get the housing out and check/repair for bulb burn thru of the housing which will allow water in and blow the bulb again...

 

I go through the brake duct. As stated above, push the duct back and out of the way and then you can slide your hand in there, very simple. I only got my hand stuck in there once!

 

Tried that access panel and my arms were too big. I will try the head light route.

 

Here's the video tstar is referring to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaUEoD2CH4k

 

Some mods just make life harder

 

I'm sorry Dave, I should have said this video is for screenless cars.

 

What is the number of the bulb for the fog lights, and the daytime running lights? Can I put anything extra bright in the fog light? I couldn't find in in my oweners manual. Thank you.

 

Perfect time to upgrade to LED Switchbacks which will last longer




Watch the video of this bulb in action


Order here: http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&productId=139

 

893 or 899 for the fogs (depending on the year, same stuff). In HID you want 880/881 I would go with a HID kit for the best light.

The DRLS are 4157. If you go with an LED it is 3157.

Here is a good bulb reference:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...placementGuide

 

When my bulb blew I went with the DRLs from JW. I also added LEDs in the 194 socket (side marker light) as well. LEDs are so much brighter and look sweet!!!!
And if you reall wanted to do something cool you can add an LED strip to your housings which looks like an Audi or Porsche. JW has pics on his site!!