Headlight Replacement help needed

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Feb 16, 2008 | 08:23 AM

08LTDEL

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Headlight Replacement help needed

I purchased a set of Sylvania Silverstar high performance headlamps for my new 08 Expedition. The manual has us removing 2 bolts and a small tab to open the compartment. I cannot get the housing to slide out to access the bulbs. There must be a trick to get to these bulbs.

By the way, I put these bulbs in my Excursion and they gave me about a 35% boost in light power. Great for seeing the deer on my way up to the cottage in Northern Michigan! They cost about $50 pair and worth it. Street legal.

Thanks for any help!

08 Tri color white, limited, with everything! Love it!

Feb 16, 2008 | 08:31 PM

IQ9

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I have been looking for the 9008 everywhere but no dice. I guess I should start looking again. Thanks for the kick in the tail!!

Feb 26, 2008 | 07:54 AM

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I have been looking for the 9008 everywhere but no dice. I guess I should start looking again. Thanks for the kick in the tail!!

look for h13, not 9008....most autozones carry them in stock

Feb 26, 2008 | 10:36 AM

rich93cw

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The Silverstars have shorter life, so get used to taking the headlamps out regularly.

Feb 26, 2008 | 11:33 AM

IQ9

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I tried both the 9008 and h13...but no luck. I have no idea if Cali has put some heat on retailers but no one I talk to has seen them except online...I'll just wait.