Front Turn Signal
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Racer
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From: Huntsville Alabama
Front Turn Signal
Is there a DIY method to replace the front corner turn signal bulb when:
1) you don't have ramps or a jack
2) your hand is too big to go through the front brake cooling duct port
3) your hand is too big to snake through the head light gaps
Thanks
1) you don't have ramps or a jack
2) your hand is too big to go through the front brake cooling duct port
3) your hand is too big to snake through the head light gaps
Thanks
Safety Car
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You can also unscrew (no jokes about the difference between a pregnant women and a kight buld . . .) the hood stop by the light, It just screws right out and will give you a little more room to get your arm deeper into there.
Good luck
You know, you probably can get one wheel up on a curb and may be able to get in from below, its just three screws and fold the splash guard down from the bumper. You dont even need to be under the car, your head just has to fit to be able to see what your doing. Chock the wheels with something.
Good luck
You know, you probably can get one wheel up on a curb and may be able to get in from below, its just three screws and fold the splash guard down from the bumper. You dont even need to be under the car, your head just has to fit to be able to see what your doing. Chock the wheels with something.
Last edited by Jistari; Apr 25, 2011 at 12:45 AM.
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Racer
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A Leprechaun's hands may be smaller however I suspect their arms are proportional in terms of reach.
The curb idea is good. I just have to find a curb. Hey thanks to all for the ideas and the humor.
The curb idea is good. I just have to find a curb. Hey thanks to all for the ideas and the humor.
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1. First raise the headlight manually. Disconnect the power to the headlight
2. Remove the plastic shield on the headlight. There are three screws which hold it.
3. If necessary remove front hood rubber bumper.
4. At this point you should be able to reach into the bumper and get to the bulb. My hands are not exactly small and I can reach and change my bulbs by using this method.
2. Remove the plastic shield on the headlight. There are three screws which hold it.
3. If necessary remove front hood rubber bumper.
4. At this point you should be able to reach into the bumper and get to the bulb. My hands are not exactly small and I can reach and change my bulbs by using this method.
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1. First raise the headlight manually. Disconnect the power to the headlight
2. Remove the plastic shield on the headlight. There are three screws which hold it.
3. If necessary remove front hood rubber bumper.
4. At this point you should be able to reach into the bumper and get to the bulb. My hands are not exactly small and I can reach and change my bulbs by using this method.
2. Remove the plastic shield on the headlight. There are three screws which hold it.
3. If necessary remove front hood rubber bumper.
4. At this point you should be able to reach into the bumper and get to the bulb. My hands are not exactly small and I can reach and change my bulbs by using this method.
. It is just as easy as the brake duct method. Remove the painted top too all kinds of room after that.
Last edited by Redeasysport; Apr 25, 2011 at 02:29 PM.
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Racer
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Yep. I have large hands. Remove plastic shroud around headlamps and hood bumper as suggested. From there it was a piece of cake. Thanks to all. BTW I did try again to get my hands through the duct opening and realized I still have big hands.
