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07-31-2009, 04:58 PM | #37 | |
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Labour cost was $64... sharmota!
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07-31-2009, 05:47 PM | #38 |
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Ouch that seems like a ripoff. Considering ezhacker is right ... all you have to do is undo the bumper clips, unscrew the headlight and then remove the bulb ... maybe takes 10 mins per light.
I agree though, it was pretty lame from an ease of use point of view. They make you never want to change the bulbs lol. |
07-31-2009, 06:09 PM | #39 | |
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10 mins your way vs. almost an hour their way (w/ bumper removal) WTF Even more annoying is that I tried myself (and as well with the help of a more DIY-savvy friend) to do this, but could end up getting the clips off! Ugh (and we tried and tried for like 15-20 mins... those couple on each side were such little bitches to get at! ARG)
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07-31-2009, 07:02 PM | #40 |
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yeah the bumper clips (not the black push pins) on the side are pain. i was scared of cracking the bumper, but force is definitely necessary to get it off.
o and i figured this route out after i took off my bumper to get to the lights ....lol
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07-31-2009, 09:02 PM | #41 | |
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They follow the service manual procedure, which says to fully remove it. Theoretically flexing the bumper could cause it crack or whatever. I pulled my bumper once to change the bulbs and a second time to install fogs. Fully removing the bumper only takes 5 to 10 minutes. when I changed my bulbs I was completely done in less than 30 minutes and that included taking a bunch of picture of my car with it off and checking out all the things I could see with it off. They probably were done even quicker than that, but hit you with a minimum labor charge. |
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08-02-2009, 01:01 PM | #42 |
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Agreed on both parts, unfort.
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08-02-2009, 01:41 PM | #43 |
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Reason why all of you are having problems with the rear drums wearing out and not being properly alligned is because you guys aren't using your handbrakes when you park.
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08-02-2009, 01:47 PM | #44 |
I use the handbrake every single time, actually most times, thats all I use.
My rears still wore out in 63-64k miles. thats not bad. |
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08-02-2009, 01:48 PM | #45 |
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The Japs always have to do things the hard way which is one of many reasons why I hate japped cars. What a stupid design.
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08-02-2009, 02:12 PM | #46 |
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I agree that it's stupid, but like I said the good old 1940 Ford was far worse. Try adjusting the valves or replacing the clutch on one of those American classics.
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08-02-2009, 04:18 PM | #47 |
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I don't think so ... I always use my handbreak when I park. Although I've developed drum problems around 110k km so it may have prolonged it ...
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08-02-2009, 04:46 PM | #48 | |
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I've use my parking break absolutely EVERY single time I've ever parked my Yaris. Absolutely. Every. Time. Jem
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08-02-2009, 06:07 PM | #49 | |
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08-02-2009, 06:11 PM | #50 |
so if I told everyone that i can change the bulb out on both sides of my car with out removing anything sound crazy? thats how i did all my bulbs on my 07 and 09. I didnt find it that bigga deal... even when i did my HID conversion on both of them.
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08-02-2009, 06:16 PM | #51 |
yea but as much dielectric as toyota uses i think that you could pack a set of bearing, lube ball joints and tie rod ends lol.
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