How do you change the headlights?

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UWAdventurer
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How do you change the headlights?

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I was looking at changing the bulbe in my 2005. How do you remove the bulbs? I am afraid of breaking something and can't get my hand behind the housings. HELP!!
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Re: How do you change the headlights? (UWAdventurer)

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If it's the side with the battery, disconnect and remove the battery first. It's tight on both sides but can be done. Pull back the rubber boot and there is a clip which is spring loaded. Push it in and move it slightly to the side to unhook the free end.
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Post by UWAdventurer »

Thanks for the info. I had thought about removing the light housing from the body to change the bulbs, but I couldn't see the final hold down after removing the two bolts o top. I figured the battery was probably to be removed, the washer fluid container is the barrier on the passenger side. Thanks for the info on the clip.
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Post by NascarXprt »

Quote, originally posted by UWAdventurer »....I had thought about removing the light housing from the body to change the bulbs, but I couldn't see the final hold down after removing the two bolts o top.... well there is one more screw you have to undo if you what to take the whole head light assembly out, but its hidding behind the Bumper, which you have to take off.
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