Need help with fog light installation
Today I have learned my lesson... and I need help from CL friends...
After reading many threads, I was able change ALL the lights. well, except for the fog lights. I was really happy to change all lights.
But s**t happened when I was installing fog lights.
I have realized that 2007 is has different way to access driver's side.
In 2006, driver's side and passenger's side have different ways to access.
However, in 2007 both side had same way to access. (it's the harder one from 2006)
Here are two questions.
1. I can actually access the both bulbs... but it's REALLY difficult to put them back. I don't have a good grip. is there any way to comfortably change the bulb and put them back? Pictures are appreciated. Maybe i'm asking too much.. I don't know.. Do i have to just pry out the cover more? I feel like i'ma rip that thing if I try to pull it more....
2. I acutally broke the freaken bulb and some small pieces are inside of housing. I would like to get rid of them but how? do I have to take off the whole bumper? Would it cause a problem if some small pieces are inside of housing while I put another bulb? they are really small thought...
I made dumb mistake... I'm not a car expert... I'm still learning...
Thanks for taking your time and helping me out!
After reading many threads, I was able change ALL the lights. well, except for the fog lights. I was really happy to change all lights.
But s**t happened when I was installing fog lights.
I have realized that 2007 is has different way to access driver's side.
In 2006, driver's side and passenger's side have different ways to access.
However, in 2007 both side had same way to access. (it's the harder one from 2006)
Here are two questions.
1. I can actually access the both bulbs... but it's REALLY difficult to put them back. I don't have a good grip. is there any way to comfortably change the bulb and put them back? Pictures are appreciated. Maybe i'm asking too much.. I don't know.. Do i have to just pry out the cover more? I feel like i'ma rip that thing if I try to pull it more....
2. I acutally broke the freaken bulb and some small pieces are inside of housing. I would like to get rid of them but how? do I have to take off the whole bumper? Would it cause a problem if some small pieces are inside of housing while I put another bulb? they are really small thought...
I made dumb mistake... I'm not a car expert... I'm still learning...
Thanks for taking your time and helping me out!
Last edited by chaos6458; May 27, 2007 at 10:47 PM. Reason: grammar
Hey i know what your going thru, i did my lites today, ok...
Drivers side, there is no easy way, you gotta do everything by touch, i wore latex gloves for the install part, and to snap it on you need to manage to get both hands in there over your head style....yea... it was messed up, as for locking it in part, just go slow and let the hand cramps come cuz you dont wanna break the bulb *which you did*, you wont have a decent grip but you just gotta deal cuz it can be done, i did it and so can you, just go slow nice n easy.
Passenger side, pull off the wheel, pull all the screws/fasteners under the car then work the clips in the wheelwell, why unscrew underneath first - so when you pry the side opening like the diy pics it will be eaiser and less risk of tearing/damaging the liner.
Clean the shards, ok... my only suggestion, pull the wheel, and totally remove the fender liner to get at the lite housing... OR goto your local mechanic you always goto OR goto the stealership...
Sorry no pics... goodluck
Drivers side, there is no easy way, you gotta do everything by touch, i wore latex gloves for the install part, and to snap it on you need to manage to get both hands in there over your head style....yea... it was messed up, as for locking it in part, just go slow and let the hand cramps come cuz you dont wanna break the bulb *which you did*, you wont have a decent grip but you just gotta deal cuz it can be done, i did it and so can you, just go slow nice n easy.
Passenger side, pull off the wheel, pull all the screws/fasteners under the car then work the clips in the wheelwell, why unscrew underneath first - so when you pry the side opening like the diy pics it will be eaiser and less risk of tearing/damaging the liner.
Clean the shards, ok... my only suggestion, pull the wheel, and totally remove the fender liner to get at the lite housing... OR goto your local mechanic you always goto OR goto the stealership...
Sorry no pics... goodluck
I did both of mine on my 2007 in about 10min. The driver side was harder to do because like llamaboiz said you have to do it all by feel. Passenger side was super easy, just peel back the wheel well and put it in. I just turned my wheel to do that one.
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