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Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (vr6willeatyou)
Single clip??!
If you are talking about the clip that actually holds the bulb itself in, there are two sprung wires. Squeaze them together in order to remove the bulb.
Single clip??!
If you are talking about the clip that actually holds the bulb itself in, there are two sprung wires. Squeaze them together in order to remove the bulb.
Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (vr6willeatyou)
If your talking about the harness, they can be a P.I.T.A. Simply press down on the broad side of the metal clip and pull at the same time. Don't be surprised if you have to pull really really hard. Once you get it off, follow the instructions above. It's a good idea to lubs the end's of the assembly connectors with a little dialectic grease before you re-connect them. It will also save you lot's of frustration down the road when you need to replace your bulbs again.
If your talking about the harness, they can be a P.I.T.A. Simply press down on the broad side of the metal clip and pull at the same time. Don't be surprised if you have to pull really really hard. Once you get it off, follow the instructions above. It's a good idea to lubs the end's of the assembly connectors with a little dialectic grease before you re-connect them. It will also save you lot's of frustration down the road when you need to replace your bulbs again.
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Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (VRSexed)
So I got it done. About 34 1/2 cuts and scrapes later. Phew, I never wanna do that again. Thanks for the tips guys. I didn't think I had to wrench on it that hard. I didn't want to break it. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
So I got it done. About 34 1/2 cuts and scrapes later. Phew, I never wanna do that again. Thanks for the tips guys. I didn't think I had to wrench on it that hard. I didn't want to break it. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (vr6willeatyou)
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Oh well.. atleast both of the lights light up now
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quote:[HR][/HR]So I got it done. About 34 1/2 cuts and scrapes later. Phew, I never wanna do that again. Thanks for the tips guys. I didn't think I had to wrench on it that hard. I didn't want to break it. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif [HR][/HR]
yeah its a PITA. I was out in the Fred Meyers parking lot changing out my bulbs for 1/2 a friggin hour
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Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (Gaki)
Not to brag, but I can change mine in about five minutes. The trick is to do it from underneath the car.
Not to brag, but I can change mine in about five minutes. The trick is to do it from underneath the car.
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Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (Bob Roberts)
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I'm not expecting that one to last too long
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quote:[HR][/HR]Not to brag, but I can change mine in about five minutes. The trick is to do it from underneath the car.[HR][/HR]
Thats the way I did it. How did you put the passenger side buld in with out touching the bulb itself
Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (gti303)
K.....I found it easiest to go from the top. Behind the headlight and reach around that thingie....not sure what that is. Unplug the wire connector....from car to fog housing. You'll have to get a firm grip on the black electrical housing and turn counter-clockwise.....this will be the hardest part....for me at least....here you can see the brown ground wire...you'll want to unplug this first.....
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This is what it looks like from underneath(paseenger side)....notice the ground(brown wire) slot facing down(toward floor)...when you reconnect, remember this....
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Next come the butterfly clips....push down and squeeze towards the center...they will swivel left or right(depends on what side you are on.) Also notice the way the wire(actual bulb) facing towards the center of the car...remeber that when you reinstall.....
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pull the bulb wire off the black housing and reverse the process to install the new one.
Remember I did everything from up top....easiest for me....don't be scared to move the wires from the plastic clips that hold them to the car....will be alot easier...... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif But to make sure everything goes in straight.....go through the bottom.
Good luck.
[Modified by DUHSHET, 8:58 PM 2-8-2002]
K.....I found it easiest to go from the top. Behind the headlight and reach around that thingie....not sure what that is. Unplug the wire connector....from car to fog housing. You'll have to get a firm grip on the black electrical housing and turn counter-clockwise.....this will be the hardest part....for me at least....here you can see the brown ground wire...you'll want to unplug this first.....
This is what it looks like from underneath(paseenger side)....notice the ground(brown wire) slot facing down(toward floor)...when you reconnect, remember this....
Next come the butterfly clips....push down and squeeze towards the center...they will swivel left or right(depends on what side you are on.) Also notice the way the wire(actual bulb) facing towards the center of the car...remeber that when you reinstall.....
pull the bulb wire off the black housing and reverse the process to install the new one.
Remember I did everything from up top....easiest for me....don't be scared to move the wires from the plastic clips that hold them to the car....will be alot easier...... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif But to make sure everything goes in straight.....go through the bottom.
Good luck.
[Modified by DUHSHET, 8:58 PM 2-8-2002]
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Re: How to change OEM foglight bulbs... (gti303)
Just twist off the cover in back as shown in the photos and squeeze the spring clips.
quote:[HR][/HR]i cant take the whole fog light assembly off both of them in 5 minutes
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Why would you remove the whole assembly?!!!!
Just twist off the cover in back as shown in the photos and squeeze the spring clips.
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