changing low beam bulbs 04 es
12-05-12, 02:44 PM
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changing low beam bulbs 04 es
Has anyone know a easy way to change the low beam bulbs on a 04 es? Drivers side is the worst. Trying to get the bulb lined up, and get that stupid spring to hold the bulb in. Dumb. Or is this just a way to take it to a dealer and get ripped off to get it replaced.
12-05-12, 03:52 PM
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Thought about that, the fuse box was more in the way, hardest thing was getting the bulb to line up. I could move my hand o.k., to a point and got cramped. Still sore from it and my hands are not that big. Almost like going in blind to do this. sucks. Thanks for the tip, take care.
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12-05-12, 05:05 PM
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You could try using gloves to protect your hand from scaring against the fender liner/ rad cradle. I had to do that when swapping my parking lights to LED's. It was really tight in there.
Use a mirror to lineup the bulb, or practice on the passenger side where there's more room. See if taking the cover off the fuse box lends you a tiny bit of clearance.
Alternatively you could take the whole headlight assembly off...
Just peel the bumper around the corner, and remove ~3 bolts.
Use a mirror to lineup the bulb, or practice on the passenger side where there's more room. See if taking the cover off the fuse box lends you a tiny bit of clearance.
Alternatively you could take the whole headlight assembly off...
Just peel the bumper around the corner, and remove ~3 bolts.
04-11-13, 08:08 PM
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You could try using gloves to protect your hand from scaring against the fender liner/ rad cradle. I had to do that when swapping my parking lights to LED's. It was really tight in there.
Use a mirror to lineup the bulb, or practice on the passenger side where there's more room. See if taking the cover off the fuse box lends you a tiny bit of clearance.
Use a mirror to lineup the bulb, or practice on the passenger side where there's more room. See if taking the cover off the fuse box lends you a tiny bit of clearance.
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04-12-13, 12:56 AM
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Yes i changed them without removing anything, just took way to long, had to walk away, took a deep breath and tried again and changed the bulb. Total pain in the ***. My thought was I'll try it, if i can't do it, then take somewhere and have it done. My local shop charged me $ 30-$35 to change one a few years ago. Stupid design. I just did it by feel and got lucky. Good luck, hope this helps.
04-15-13, 09:11 PM
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Yes i changed them without removing anything, just took way to long, had to walk away, took a deep breath and tried again and changed the bulb. Total pain in the ***. My thought was I'll try it, if i can't do it, then take somewhere and have it done. My local shop charged me $ 30-$35 to change one a few years ago. Stupid design. I just did it by feel and got lucky. Good luck, hope this helps.
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