I can't get that bottom squeeze tab to push through.
Blank it T Blank Blank!

Bulb socket is fried. I just pulled/stretched the harness to cut strip for replacement.

Upper clips are no fun either. Maybe rubber is old and stiff after 14 yrs.

Thanks fur listening. LOL

 

All right I replaced the socket and through in some new Xtravision bulbs.
Very nice improvement from old tired Korean made bulbs I took out.

Socket was definetly loosing current to that side burnt up.

Anybody know the trick to getting that bottom squeeze holder through the hole??

 

Did you pull up on the metal clips to remove the headlamp assembly? The top two remove completely and the bottom one slides up in place.

 

I use a deep 14mm 12pt socket around the lower retainer to depress the tabs while applying some pressure to the back of the headlight, it pops right out.

 

Yes I did pull clips.
Tako thats a great idea for the bottom! Should of posted this first. Wire stripping wood have ben alot easier.

Hope to check salvage yard for some 02-03 lens soon

 

 

It is a joke. I replaced a bulb while om the road last month. Had to unbolt my coolant filter and remove the driver side battery and battery box. Pain in the ***!