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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has figured a way to remove the lowbeam headlight bulb?
I moved the fender liner out of the way, removed the dust cover, but there is no way I can reach into the hole to remove the bulb.
Is there a tool or better way to do this?
Seems like a bad design to me?


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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 02:02 PM
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I guess I need to find someone that has small hands and long fingers.
Guess I'll just be keeping the stock bulbs in for now, at least the new bulbs fit my wife's car.
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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 06:59 PM
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Went back in for a second try and finally got the new bulbs in. Not fun, very awkward install.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Clovis
Went back in for a second try and finally got the new bulbs in. Not fun, very awkward install.
I took apart my front end and removed the housings to swap to LEDs, with the assemblies off...easy access to swap the fogs to LEDs as well!
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 11:33 AM
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What bulbs did you go with and how do they perform compared to the stock?
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 12:05 PM
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Just upgraded the halogen bulbs to the Silverstar Ultra, still a halogen bulb but a nice improvement over stock.
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Old Mar 31, 2021 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BigShan808
I took apart my front end and removed the housings to swap to LEDs, with the assemblies off...easy access to swap the fogs to LEDs as well!
Im debating on upgrading to LEDs.. what bulb did you choose and do you need any kind of anti flicker hardware? Are they just plug and play?
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 08:54 AM
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Im debating on upgrading to LEDs.. what bulb did you choose and do you need any kind of anti flicker hardware? Are they just plug and play?
I'm using Marsauto LEDs for all 3 sets...carryover bulbs from my '18. They're 6K lumens. They came with built-in resistors.
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Old Dec 14, 2021 | 11:11 AM
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Just put in Sylvanias, much better now. I can replace bulbs in 15 minutes per side. Three screws, bend back liner and I use a piece of wire through bottom screw hole and fasten it to the spring so the liner is out of way. Can take off cap, unplug bulb, plug in new bulb, twist, replace cap, put screws back in, done.

I don't know if this is the right place to ask but I have an issue. I have noticed my left front reflector will cast a shadow on the road. This was before I ever changed any bulbs. There are shadow type lines and also a shadow farther ahead on the road where the two lights sorta concentrate the beam. Anyone have any idea why?? Driving me nuts.

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Old Dec 19, 2021 | 04:24 PM
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I swapped hihn and lows out for the ultra also, no issues...any swap out the dogs with ultra?
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