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any1 having trouble replacing their low headlight bulbs?

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Old 01-06-08, 10:48 PM
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Default any1 having trouble replacing their low headlight bulbs?

i cant change them... especially the driver side my hand cant get through at all
Old 01-06-08, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by infa_red
i cant change them... especially the driver side my hand cant get through at all
lol find someone smaller bro, it will do the trick.
Old 01-08-08, 06:40 PM
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lol not even my mechanic couldnt do it today frig man
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are you in ontario, canada or ontario, california?
if you in so cal, i might be able to help ya out. did mine, but was a pita. took about 1-2 min for the pass side and 30-45 min for the driver side...but i got it done.
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Yeah, I noticed if you have smaller or thinner hands its a breeze....

Me=too many whoppers....
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
are you in ontario, canada or ontario, california?
if you in so cal, i might be able to help ya out. did mine, but was a pita. took about 1-2 min for the pass side and 30-45 min for the driver side...but i got it done.
im in Toronto, Ontario... i think im going to leave it stock i just cut my hand trying it again man lol (and my hands r thin too by the way)
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Yeah, I noticed if you have smaller or thinner hands its a breeze....

Me=too many whoppers....
got thin hands still trouble
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not sure if its same on a 430, but i have 300, there's a black box w/2 screws.if you can loosen those and shift the box back a bit, it allot you enough space to squeeze in there. i did that and it helped a bit, not much though. GL
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
not sure if its same on a 430, but i have 300, there's a black box w/2 screws.if you can loosen those and shift the box back a bit, it allot you enough space to squeeze in there. i did that and it helped a bit, not much though. GL

yeah i got that box there
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I had the help of a CL member and a pair of needlenose pliers. I don't really have any other advice for you. lol.
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try useing a long nose plier. clip on, turn and pull. TADA! or not.... good luck
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Have your wife/sister/GF (or anyone who qualifies with small hands) to do it if also else fails

After you open the cover, release the 2 metal clip you can have them carefully remove the bulb.
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ahh u guys stop giving me ideas ur goin to make me keep trying lol... frig...i know im going to have bruises
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its one of the cheapest mods and decent looking as well.
DO IT! LOL, just playing!
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It is a good thing that they are a PITA to take out. They are still on your car. Many have been stolen from Acuras,FX35's and others.


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