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Soo I noticed a headlight went out on the driver side this evening... I figured "no biggie, changed a headlight before." Wrong! For a car with such a open engine bay, the headlight area is so effing cramped! I have small hands, and I barely was able to get the bulb and stuff between the battery and the assembly.Not to mention, I didn't see the little clip and was tugging at the bulb without success, after reading the owners manual for the second time, I realized that there was a stupid metal hanger in the way. Anywhays after much fussing with the thing, I got the bulb(s) replaced and was happy to be done with it. I do feel accomplished though because it's the first thing I've done on the car.Anyone else have an annoyance with these lights at first? my 96 Grand Prix was just a flap you lifted up and yanked the bulb out so I was all "(removed) mate?"--Zer0.

Yeah, it took me a while the first time as well, then it goes pretty quick.

I fought with mine the first time. Now I just remove the battery. My GMC was worse until a friend showed me there is 2 large pins that you remove and the entire headlight assembly comes out.

I have changed bulbs in worse!The vibe isnt so bad! the battery side is definatly tighter than the other. But I do have skinny fingers.

If it makes you feel any better , my Pacifica only takes about 3 min to change. 2 nuts pop out the whole assembly and the bulb is right there. I tried that with the vibe but there must be a secureing point behind the bumper of fender.Aron

i would have just taken the headlight out to get to the bulb...dont know about you guys..lol

Quote, originally posted by audiovibe » I tried that with the vibe but there must be a secureing point behind the bumper of fender.Aronthere is.. there are three bolts that hold the headlight housing in.two are in the engine bay to get to the third you MUST remove the front clip of the car.