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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Hey guys, I just bought some Polarg M4's and am looking to install them into my inner lights. I have looked inside and do not know how to do this. Can anyone give me some step by step instructions on how to do this?

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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The passenger side is very easy but the drivers side is a Pain in the a_ _.. I remenber wiggling my hand on the drivers side because there's not alot of space.. Its pretty simple.. Just pop them in and out..
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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Do I need to do any bolts or anything to get the whole housing out?

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Do I need to do any bolts or anything to get the whole housing out?

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Not that i remeber.. Its just the drivers side has barley any room to work.. The fuse box thing is in the way... I have big hands but was able to get in there and change the bulb..

Oh i used a pair of needle nose plyers to un hook the plastic piece that holds the bulb because my hands are to big..
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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So how do I get the bulb out exactly? Do I just pull and hope it comes out? Or is there like a tab of some kind that needs to be pushed?

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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You turn the plug and it should come out.


It's just like taking out a halogen bulb. Once you get it out, pull the bulb out of the harness.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
You turn the plug and it should come out.


It's just like taking out a halogen bulb. Once you get it out, pull the bulb out of the harness.
Exactly...
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks a ton guys. I will look at doing it tomorrow. About how long will it take a total newb?

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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Thanks a ton guys. I will look at doing it tomorrow. About how long will it take a total newb?

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depends how big your hands are. My hands are small, but I was able to change both bulbs in a total of 15 minutes.

Take your time though because it's easy to break the bulb if you're in a rush (especially the driver side)
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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This job requires little hands
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:15 AM
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Here is a link from the DIY section on the GS. Just be careful so you don't break a bulb or touch them with your hands. Good Luck

[https://www.clublexus.com/index.php/...ew/2104/1/159/
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