How to replace under hood bulb
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The bulb has wire loops at both ends. Clip the top loop over the contact, pull the bulb down and then clip the bottom loop under the lower contact working from left to right. I hope this helps...
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A couple of questions. Do you insert the bulb with the outside edge of the loop (so only one side of the loop enters first) towards the hood or the flat part (so both sides of the loop enter at the same time) toward the hood? Do you put one end of the bulb in first then press toward the tension to slide the other end in place and release the pressure to hold the bulb in?
Update: I figured it out. It goes in flat so both sides go in together. I placed the bottom of the bulb on the lower tab and pressed down against the tension and pushed the top of the bulb in until it felt tight.
Update: I figured it out. It goes in flat so both sides go in together. I placed the bottom of the bulb on the lower tab and pressed down against the tension and pushed the top of the bulb in until it felt tight.
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Well, since this thread was resurrected, can anyone recommend a simple plug and play LED replacement to the original hood halogen bulb?
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OK, enough of the not so hellpful answers being provided. This thread has served its purpose and the procedure to replace the light bulb has been described.
