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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Alright, just like it says, I was putting the bulb back and it slipped and fell inside the housing not the actual lens but the housing itself and I can see it but cant reach any suggestions, and if the dealer anybody know how much it would cost from the dealership.
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Clothes hanger with something sticky at the end like sticky putty or a wad of gum?
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Clothes hanger with something sticky at the end like sticky putty or a wad of gum?
this. but i say don't use gum, you don't want to accidentally get more stuff in the housing. use some of those 3m double sided tape
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:36 AM
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Alright thanks, will try this today wish me luck.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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So I got the bulb after 45miserable minutes using the tape method got it out guessing Im gonna need the bulb replaced cause I got my greasy fingers on it, thanks all!
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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at least it's out! maybe you can try to use alcohol to rub away the grease before installing again?
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