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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Any tips on pulling the headlights out to replace the bulbs? Mine are so tight I'm half afraid I'm gonna break something trying to reef them out or is this normal?
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Once you get the three screws out, just pull firmly straight out from the truck, they will pop out.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Like Raff said just pull straight out and will come.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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I just did it yesterday. Just pull till they pop loose...and yes that little voice will be telling you you're an idiot for pulling that hard until they pop off. There are a couple of clips on the fender side that are tough the first time. Just pull in short motions that way when they do pop loose you won't pull the wires out too. After reinstalling the lights I pulled the capsules back out just for kicks and it was much easier. The headlight bulb itself will also be a witch to get loose. And when you tighten it back up keep going until you hear or feel it click in place. It took all I had to tighten it. And gloves are your friend!
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 11:42 PM
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Thanks guys and yes that voice was screaming "YOU'RE AN IDIOT!" over and over.
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