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Old 12-02-2006, 11:33 AM
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ok, can't seem to figure out how to remove the turn signal bulbs (not DRL/Parking bulb that was easy), I'm talkin about the bulb's that are closest to the grill. Pic's would be a real help!!

trying to t/s bad turn signals I Think it's the bulb in drivers front.

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Old 12-02-2006, 12:18 PM
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I do it from the top. Remove the 1 bolt that holds the headlamp in, then slid it out and disconnect the low & high beam bulbs. With it out of the way you can get right to the turn signal bulb.

You can also do it from the bottom, but I've never done it that way. It involves laying on ground, removing the two bolts on that little flap, and reaching way up inside it.
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Guys, Do you not know that there are little doors under the front fenders that was put ther so that you can get to the bulbs and change them?
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Yes, he is right there is an access panel under the headlight assembly that makes it very easy.
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I did the headlamp trick because you don't have to get on the ground and it was easy to do.
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I think removing the headlight is much easier than laying on the ground and reaching up. I've tried both and getting it from the top is very easy.
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Originally Posted by JEB Garner
Guys, Do you not know that there are little doors under the front fenders that was put ther so that you can get to the bulbs and change them?

I do thats how i changed mine. Way easy
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Every time I drive in the rain, mine burn out! It is so annoying! I thought maybe it was where the clear front part connected to the housing that water was getting in so I sealed them up good but it's still happening! Water has to somehow be getting in where the bulbs insert into the housings
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From the top is much easier, and the headlight r/r takes no time at all.
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yeah do it from the top b/c it is so much easyer. As for the blubs burrning up when in the rain. Dont seal them up compleatly. They just pop. I found drilling vent holes in them help out alot. I use a small drill bit and druill like 5-7 holes on the bottem of each. I havent run into burning or melting of the plasic yet.
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Originally Posted by 2001somws.6
I do thats how i changed mine. Way easy
Same here....Can't do them from the top in a "BIRD...unless u want to do 3x more work.




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