just got a new 06 Z and i need some help getting to the bulbs in the headlights..... any ideas??

i want to change out the city lights but im having trouble getting to the bulbs....


sorry it seems really hard to get to everything but its probably just cuz im a nOOb.

 

Noobs should try searching before creating new posts. Do so and you won't be disappointed.

 

alright ill do that thanks.


also your posts on the removal of the emblems was great.

should come in handy tomorrow.

 

That's why search feature is your friend

 

i was just wondering.....

you seem very knowledgable and i had a couple of questions.

i know you can probably find my answers on here but if you have a couple of minutes and dont mind i was just gunna ask you...

 

Thank you, but trust me, I don't know much. Go ahead and PM me and I'll see whether I can help. Otherwise you will find some true pros here that can help.

 

I hate when I ask a question and get told to search, the search is terrible here.

To get to the bulbs you have to remove the front bumper, then unscrew 4 bolts that hold each headlight in place. then unplug the main wiring clip that connects the headlight to the car. once you do that you can get to the bulbs.

To remove your emblems, get some clear fishing line, take a blowdryer, and heat up your emblems for about 30 sec, then basically "floss" between the emblem and the car.

 

just access the headlight housing under the front wheelwell(remove fender liner).

 

thank you... yesterday a couple of my friends and i tried removing the wheel-well but it wasnt as easy as i was told, especially the very middle screw. i couldnt even get a short screw driver in there.

and when removing the front bumper the front certs that hold it in??

do they just pop right out from underneath or do they do something else.... i popped them partly up then had trouble removing them the rest.

sorry im trying to be as careful as i possibly can.... i love my new car and dont want to damage it.

 

Check my DIY thread in the DIY section on how to remove the front bumper, if you haven't already; I cover how to remove the rivets from the splash guard in the wheel well.

If you're referring to the 6 fat pop rivets at the top of the bumper, then you are correct; they can be a little stubborn. But why are removing your bumper? I thought you only wanted to change out your bulbs. But anyway, for those 6 rivets, pop up their mid sections with a set of long nose pliers and then gently grab and tug on the base and they will pop right out.

 

i am but i would also like to change our my corner lenses to clear so i figured id do it all at once.

 

just take off inner fender liner....trust me...get some jacks and jack up each side one at time.

 

What's the serial number , code number or whatever for the 03' non-hid light bulbs (headlights) !!? please anybody?