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02-11-2009, 06:25 PM | #1 |
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Replacing headlight bulbs
Is there a DIY on this subject. I have a LB and I'm having a hell of a time!
I NEED HELP!
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02-11-2009, 06:38 PM | #2 |
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i believe bumper has to be push out a bit.. 4 screws on top and snap clips on the side.
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02-11-2009, 06:55 PM | #3 | |
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As I recall the bulbs can be pulled out from behind the assembly. There is a 2 1/2 inch rubber sleeve that will come off also. The space is tight to work in.
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02-11-2009, 06:59 PM | #4 |
it's super hard and you'll scratch your hands up! good luck
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02-11-2009, 07:08 PM | #5 |
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02-11-2009, 07:26 PM | #6 |
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I know. I already have bloody knuckles. I am having troubles pulling the rubber boot off. I have the connector off. I took screws out of my headlight to try to give a little more room. What a friggin PITA!
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02-11-2009, 08:44 PM | #7 |
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Well, it's done. Word to the wise... Take the bumper cover off and it's easy. Taking the bumper cover off is relatively easy as well.
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02-12-2009, 03:42 AM | #8 |
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I cant believe all that work is necessary just to change the headlight bulbs,on my sedan i could change both head lights in a couple of minutes with nothing more than the last 2 steps in your pictured process. are HB's that much different?
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Pretty cool that I'm coming back to the forum to get info on changing headlight bulbs and stumble upon my own post! My Yaris is still running perfectly!
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02-12-2009, 04:17 AM | #10 |
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I'd have to say it's a little different. It's better to remove the clips, but the bumper does not completely have to come off.
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02-12-2009, 12:20 PM | #11 |
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Taking the bumper off is quite easy. I prefer that method to the "squeeze your hand into a tight space and shave skin off" approach. Plus, once the bumper cover is off, you can see how much room there is for an intercooler! ;) You can also replace your stock horn with a louder beefier one.
I will never do the scraped knucle method again.
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My New Osram Silverstars will be here in a week or two, so I will have to repeat the process.
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02-12-2009, 12:26 PM | #13 |
I didn't have to remove the bumper to change out headlights or fog lights...
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That would seem impossible. Did you remove the plastic shields from under the engine? If you did, you were about 30% done removing the bumper. I think it's so easy, why not. My big hands do not fit well into that tiny little space. Besides, Toyota reccomends taking the bumper off to replace the bulbs for hatchbacks.
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yeah small girly hands ftw :D *edit oh and some of the shield pulls away when you remove a few screws from the bumper... I'll try to get pictures tomorrow of what I did since mine need to be replaced anyway
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03-20-2009, 07:33 PM | #16 |
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I'm glad I found this place. I tried replacing my bulbs with some brighter ones and i couldn't figure out how to do it. Now that I have some knowledge, i might attempt it again. those rubber seals are a pain in the neck!
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03-20-2009, 08:40 PM | #17 | |
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02-14-2009, 09:13 PM | #18 |
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I hear few months ago that sedan headlight was extremely easy to take off...well...I still prefer my hatch!
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