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Old 05-04-2012, 02:38 PM
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easiest way to swap my hid bulbs?

whats the easiest way to swap them? i tried with the wheels on and its to narrow for my hands lol
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Removing the wheels.
Old 05-04-2012, 02:52 PM
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Exactly. Pull the front wheels and pull out the wheel well liner by removing the push clips. It doesn't have to come all the way out, you can pull it downwards, just giving you enough clearance to the back of the light.
Old 05-04-2012, 03:56 PM
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Ok took the wheel off and now I'm stuck at the damn screw it wouldnt budge!! I'm scare if I keep going Imma strip it

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That's the screw you have to remove to change them. No way around it.

BTW, do NOT drop it down into the headlight housing or you are screwed 6 ways to Sunday. A strong magnetic tipped #2 Philips screwdriver is your friend.
Old 05-04-2012, 04:16 PM
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I've use like 3 diff screw driver and a drill bit that sucker doesn't move.. Can I put alot of pressure on it?
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I wouldn't use a drill. Yes, use more pressure and just be careful.
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I don't remember removing a screw. I just sqeezed the retaining spring clips and removed the bulb.
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Originally Posted by dtran2714
I don't remember removing a screw. I just sqeezed the retaining spring clips and removed the bulb.
That's what I did 2, the clip is a little pain but it will budge.
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Originally Posted by TwoThree
Exactly. Pull the front wheels and pull out the wheel well liner by removing the push clips. It doesn't have to come all the way out, you can pull it downwards, just giving you enough clearance to the back of the light.
Anyone know a part number for those push clips? I need to get some.
Old 05-04-2012, 06:43 PM
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ok so im done with one side lol and it got dark =[ that **** is a PITA with my big fingers holy ****. i was so scare i was gonna drop the screw in the housing lol.. anyways 1 osram cbi installed one to go !
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Originally Posted by 2008G-Man
Anyone know a part number for those push clips? I need to get some.
Just go to the dealer and ask for them. They should know what they are.
Old 05-13-2012, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dtran2714
I don't remember removing a screw. I just sqeezed the retaining spring clips and removed the bulb.
Yes, what is this screw you guys speak of? Mine is held inplace by a clip.

I can't imagine having to unscrew something in there.... that would be a PITA!
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I think they're referring to the one philips screw. But I don't get it either...all you have to do is push the clip together to unhook it right? I also have a 2011 like you and I don't remember seeing all those red wires in my housing lol
Old 05-13-2012, 07:24 PM
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+1 to unhooking the hook. also when i did my headlights i took off front bumper and took the whole headlight out, much easier than trying to get it done through the wheel well. If you look in the DIY section there is a post on how to remove the headlights.
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