Headlight bulb question
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From: Berkeley Heights New Jersey
Headlight bulb question
Sorry for the dumb question, but what's the best way to get at the bulbs? Will raising the lights using the round **** next to the light be the best way? How do you get at the bulbs?
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From: Glen Cove New York
Here's what works for me (others will most likely give different methods). Ignition off, hood raised. First remove the two rear headlight cover torx screws, then raise the headlight manually with the ****. Remove the two side torx screws and remove the cover. Next remove the three screws on the black bezel surrounding the headlight and taking a bit of care, remove the bezel. Now you have some room and visibility. You should be able to reach down around the headlight unit and release the bulb holder. It unscrews counter-clockwise and it has a plastic clip which you need to squeeze to release. Once freed up you should be able to change the bulb (without touching the glass). Reinstall the holder with new bulb and turn until it clicks back in place. Reinstall the bezel first then the cover with the side screws only. Lower the headlight with the **** and install the last two rear cover screws.
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A little trick that comes in handy.
If you turn the headlights on to let the motors raise them and then switch to parking lights mode only, the headlights will stay up but not actually be on.
If you turn the headlights on to let the motors raise them and then switch to parking lights mode only, the headlights will stay up but not actually be on.
