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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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headlight bulb change

im somewhat mechaincally inclined and can do just about any moderate fix on a car/motorcycle. for the freakin life of god i cannot see how i can easily replace the headlight bulbs on my 02 explorer.

how the hell do these things come out???!!!!??
 
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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this was posted a few weeks ago, they said it is covered in the owners manual.

i think the post also said a couple of clips had to be pushed in.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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There are 2 half-round tabs behind each headlight assembly that need to be pulled up, then it can be slid forward to get at the bulbs. The tabs can be tough to pull up, so you may want to grease the slides before you put 'er back together.

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Dom -

So........did you get that bulb changed?

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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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yes! took all of 4 minutes for both. however, without the manual, i wouldve had no idea. thanks.
 
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