Headlight Bulb Installation
Drifting
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From: Another Ex pat Brit in SoCal
Originally Posted by michael.s.under
Thanks that was a great example. Do you just pull the carpet out of the fender well or simply the front piece that is under the edge.
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Peoria, AZ
Ok, just got my paperwork from the dealer and no tool kit. Where on the car would it be if it were there. What are some other options. On ebay they are 200 plus shipping. HELP
Drifting
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From: Another Ex pat Brit in SoCal
Toolkit should be in the velcro pouch on the spare wheel cover
If you don't have one - then you can buy the tools you really need, like the headlamp tool, separately from the dealer. Should be around $14 for the tool.
The other part you'll want to have in the car is the screw-in tow eye, in case you ever need a tow.
That's $15 or so from the dealer
If you don't have one - then you can buy the tools you really need, like the headlamp tool, separately from the dealer. Should be around $14 for the tool.
The other part you'll want to have in the car is the screw-in tow eye, in case you ever need a tow.
That's $15 or so from the dealer
Banned
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From: S.F. Bay Area (USA)
Originally Posted by cdodkin
Looks like this
Fits into a plugged port either side of the trunk to 'unlock' each light pod to allow them to slide out forwards as a complete unit. It moves a locking cam that is holding the light pod in place - usually with a loud bang!
Pod looks like this:
You can then unclip the bulb cover at the back of this pod, and replace the bulb(s). (Don't touch the bulb with your fingers!!)
Refit by sliding the pod onto the rails you'll see in the wing, push home and lock in place using the key. It should snap in place as you rotate the key back.
Fits into a plugged port either side of the trunk to 'unlock' each light pod to allow them to slide out forwards as a complete unit. It moves a locking cam that is holding the light pod in place - usually with a loud bang!
Pod looks like this:
You can then unclip the bulb cover at the back of this pod, and replace the bulb(s). (Don't touch the bulb with your fingers!!)
Refit by sliding the pod onto the rails you'll see in the wing, push home and lock in place using the key. It should snap in place as you rotate the key back.
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From: '01 TT - KY.
You don't want to touch the glass part of the bulbs as the oils from your skin will adheare to the glass. This causes a hot spot on the glass when the bulb it lit, which in turn can cause it to fail prematurely.
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Peoria, AZ
Originally Posted by discoganya
Just wanted to resurrect this thread with a quick question. I'm going to change bulbs tomorrow. What's wrong touching the lamps? I don't think I've been that careful when doing the same on my Nissan.
