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Old 05-08-10, 09:03 AM
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Does the driver side headlight assembly have to be replaced if the main bulb burns out, or can individual bulbs be replaced? I've been told they are sealed assemblies, and the entire assembly has to be replaced.
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Old 05-08-10, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mj2boogie
Does the driver side headlight assembly have to be replaced if the main bulb burns out, or can individual bulbs be replaced? I've been told they are sealed assemblies, and the entire assembly has to be replaced.
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I don't know I do knew i have brand new black aftermarket lights. If I don't fix my car you can have them.
Old 05-08-10, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mj2boogie
Does the driver side headlight assembly have to be replaced if the main bulb burns out, or can individual bulbs be replaced? I've been told they are sealed assemblies, and the entire assembly has to be replaced.
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You mean the headlight bulb burned out? They are very easily accessible from behind the headlight assembly. Just turn the bulb out counter clockwise.
Old 05-08-10, 10:35 AM
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no you can swap bulbs over quite easily mate. its hb3's for high and low beams
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Thanks guys!! You probably just saved me some money$$$
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Originally Posted by czar07
no you can swap bulbs over quite easily mate. its hb3's for high and low beams
The HB3 bulb is fine for high beam, but the factory low beam is 9006/HB4.

You can modify the 9005/HB3 bulb to work but will have to do a little tab trimming to make it fit. Takes a couple of minutes and will be a little brighter.

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perfect time to put on some HID...
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Don't forget to replace the blinker fluid while you are in there

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Yup just like everyone said! pretty easy
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