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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Replacing drivers side 9007 bulb
Got me some Silverstar ultras- Pass. side, no problem- Drivers side is real tight, cant get my paw in there. Do I need to remove battery or will light assembly come out easier, If so How? Tanks, Bill
 
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Got me some Silverstar ultras- Pass. side, no problem- Drivers side is real tight, cant get my paw in there. Do I need to remove battery or will light assembly come out easier, If so How? Tanks, Bill
Your battery will be much easier to remove than the headlight assembly IMO.
 
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I've done it without pulling the batt, but it's definitely a royal PITA...
 
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OK- Thanks for the quick response guys!!
 
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If you can get it to go in (only one way), getting that stupid ring thing to turn enough to lock is a bieotch. I think I used channel locks once to do it. It's possible, but is a definite exercise in dexterity. LOL
 
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The first time I did it I tried it with the batteries in and gave up. If I'm working in the front with bulbs I just save the trouble and remove the battery.
 
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All I did was remove the tie down and slide it back.
 
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x2 on the batt hold down. I wouldnt use anything but your hands on it. Just kinda work it back and forth. If you use tools you may break the bulb coupling.
 
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I finally got it, without pulling the battery but it wasnt easy. Had to put some vaseline on my arm to get it out,LOL. The wifey was standing there laughing & giving me moral support . Hope that bulb lasts a good long time, dont want to have to do that again any time soon.Those are some bright bulbs.
 
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Had my 15 year old boy with skinny hands do it & he still stuggled a bit.
 
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