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Old 08-01-05, 08:12 PM
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Question Fog Light Question

Does anyone know how to take out the fog light for replacement? I tried but do not know how to disconnect the grey color connector from the light assembly.

Please help! Thanks.
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Anyone???

Can anyone give me an idea how to change the fog light bulb? How do I unplug the connector to access the light bulbs?

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I don't recall disconnecting anything. Just reach up underneath the front and twist the back loose. You should then be able to swap bulbs. Been a while since I did this but I definitely do not remember disconnecting the wire. Probably had to do by feel more than anything.

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Take it to your dealer. It is covered under the terms of your warranty. 10 minute job and keeps your knuckles intact.
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Originally Posted by CaptnPete
Take it to your dealer. It is covered under the terms of your warranty. 10 minute job and keeps your knuckles intact.
The stock bulb is still working. What I am trying to do is to replace them with aftermarket PIAA bulbs to match up with my Xenondepot 4300K HID lights. So probably the dealer will charge for installing these as this is not warranty works.
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Originally Posted by lexusdr
I don't recall disconnecting anything. Just reach up underneath the front and twist the back loose. You should then be able to swap bulbs. Been a while since I did this but I definitely do not remember disconnecting the wire. Probably had to do by feel more than anything.

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I went underneath the front bumper and noticed the light bulb has a grey color connector. I did try to twist it clockwise and counter-clockwise, but it will not come off. I did not want to use excessive force to break it. Can you be more specific (if you still remember) how to pull the bulb and/or connector out? Thanks.
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Question Maybe I am stupid...

But I can't believe no one care to help me. I bought a pair of PIAA 4500 H3 bulbs and wants to replace the stock ones, but I just do not know how to take them out from their sockets.

Please help me.
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How to change GX Foglights

I tried doing this once without removing the foglight assembly and it was damn near impossible. This is one of the best DIY instruction sets I've seen on changing the foglights in the GX.
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Default foglight removal made simple

joel,
foglight removal is as easy as pie. the grey connector slides downward off the back of assembly towards ground (you have to first push the little clip on the back of the grey connector inwards THEN slide the grey connector down). It's a bit difficult doing this if you need a light source. you then unscrew the hexbolt and the whole damn thing just pops out from what i remember. hopefully this restores your faith in humanity.
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Originally Posted by strat1
joel,
foglight removal is as easy as pie. the grey connector slides downward off the back of assembly towards ground (you have to first push the little clip on the back of the grey connector inwards THEN slide the grey connector down). It's a bit difficult doing this if you need a light source. you then unscrew the hexbolt and the whole damn thing just pops out from what i remember. hopefully this restores your faith in humanity.
Thank you Strat1 and Johnny Mo for helping out. I'll give it a try and let you guys know.
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