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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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On my 99 when I open the headlights there is a 2 inch hole in the center facing side of each bucket. I suspect this is for adjustment or bulb removal. Are there removable covers for these holes. Mine have always been open?
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yep....the early ones tend to blow out over 80mph....don't ask how I know

you can get them from the dealer for a few bucks each...
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yep....the early ones tend to blow out over 80mph....don't ask how I know

you can get them from the dealer for a few bucks each...

That explains why they could be missing on mine. Thanks
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Yea same thing happened to me, i just bought a hole bag of them..
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Same thing, also was missing those little tabs and the doors, right below the armreast ( 3 small holes) still need to replace those.
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