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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Hey all what's good? Got a question regarding the headlights. I need to change out my bulbs (non-HID) but can't figure out where all the bolts for the headlights are. Unless of course they don't need to be removed to change, which I doubt. Also, what would be the brightest lights I could put in? I'm thinking Silverstars, but there could be better. Thanks.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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You have to get to then from the inner wheel well.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Is it easier than it looks or is it a pain in the ***?
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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its a pain I had to remove the front bumper and then removed the housing of the headlights and as I went to put in my bulbs and the guy that sent me the bulbs sent the wrong one's, so I had two sets of H7's so I'm not installing the H1's till I get my kit put on don't feel like taking the bumper off no time soon..good luck
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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Sounds like fun.
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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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just changing the bulb should be no problem. there are a bunch of threads w/ pics on here if you use the search. but here's a brief overview.

1. loosen the lugs on one of your front wheels
2. jack up and remove the wheel
3. remove the 2-3 philips screws and the 2-3 plastic pop rivets (or whatever you call them) with a flathead screwdriver (make sure not to break these as you need to use them again). these are holding the plastic wheelwell guard in place over the headlight housing.
4. pull down the plastic guard and you should see the back of the headlight housing. it should look light a gray plastic circle. turn it till it pops off and you should have direct access to the light bulb.

good luck.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by showstoppertk
just changing the bulb should be no problem. there are a bunch of threads w/ pics on here if you use the search. but here's a brief overview.

1. loosen the lugs on one of your front wheels
2. jack up and remove the wheel
3. remove the 2-3 philips screws and the 2-3 plastic pop rivets (or whatever you call them) with a flathead screwdriver (make sure not to break these as you need to use them again). these are holding the plastic wheelwell guard in place over the headlight housing.
4. pull down the plastic guard and you should see the back of the headlight housing. it should look light a gray plastic circle. turn it till it pops off and you should have direct access to the light bulb.

good luck.
Thanks man.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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no prob
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