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Old 07-14-2006, 08:56 PM
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These damn headlights!

I'm having severe problems getting out my headlights. I just got a pair of H.I.D's and it started to pour but I could NOT get out the damn headlights!!! I was pulling to all hell and finally got the left headlight to come out enough to unhook the wires. What am I doing wrong??
Old 07-14-2006, 08:58 PM
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pop out the tabs holding the bumper to the frame right underneath the hood, there should be four, after that the bumper will have a little bit of room to move, the you should be able to coax them out
Old 07-14-2006, 09:09 PM
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the service manual says not to mess with the four tab section, but to just pull the top two out. know its not a help, but i'll grab the manual tomorrow morning and post the recommended removal procedures.
Old 07-14-2006, 09:11 PM
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Once you get those tabs out, the headlights pop right out, I've taken them out so many times..
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same here......i think those are called plastic fasteners. take those out with a plyer.

cant remember how many times ive taken the headlighs out. but becareful not to scratch ur bumper and fender when pulling the lights out
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yeahh I know. I was pulling and I got the one to come about halfway out. I could tell something was holding them in but I wasn't sure. I couldn't see the "plastic fasteners" though...
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4 pin like things that holds the bumper to the frame of the car (the grill to the frame actually) if you still cant find it i can take some pics for you tomorrow
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They are a minor pain in the ass to get out. Just have some patients and work with them gently and they will come out sooner or later.
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I finally got um out after some severe working. I kept getting scared I was gonnga rip off the grill lol. Got them installed earlier so I'll see how they look at night. Thanks guys
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