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Old 02-10-09, 05:39 PM
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I need to replace my low beams (driver side blown), nothing fancy just want to replace them with normal bulbs. is there anyone who has a step by step procedure?

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Old 02-11-09, 06:12 AM
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Take off engine cover, take out old bulb, put in new, put engine cover back on
Old 02-11-09, 06:19 AM
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OK, looks like a lot more stuff to move but will give it a try. Any recommendations on the best bulb to buy?
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There is no need to remove the engine cover. For the driver's side, the only thing that might help would be removing the battery in order to give you a little more room to work with.
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Philips or sylvania bulbs are the best in my opinion.
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Hope I made a good decision, since one bulb has already blown out i am going to replace both high and low beams all around. I purchased PIAA xtrme white plus and the super plasma GTX for high beams.
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I always replace bulbs by the pair, but there is really no need to replace the high beam. I thought you said you just wanted normal bulbs and nothing fancy Piaas are nice quality but over price.
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