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Old 02-05-2007, 02:03 PM
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Question Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement Help

I have searched and read all available posts including the instructions in the Articles section. I can get the trim ring off, the two screws securing the fog lamp housing come out as easy as can be....... when I try and remove the fog lamp housing it will wiggle but not come out.

The Article says "pull out with upward motion to release clip". I sat there for 20 minutes trying to get either fog lamp out. What is the trick to this????? I did not want to pull to hard. If anyone who has done this can help me out I would appreciate it!!!!!!!
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Old 02-05-2007, 02:14 PM
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finally someone with the same problem i had...everybody said it was extremely easy...the trick, as i remember it, is to lift up the front part of the housing, and don't hesitate to put a little force into it
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Old 02-05-2007, 02:38 PM
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Did you get the Hoen bulbs?
Just pop out the trim ring with a a small flahead screwdriver.
Then take out the 2 screws. You will have to wiggle it around and then pull it out.. good luck!!
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Old 02-05-2007, 03:08 PM
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Just keep wiggling it until it pops out. That's the trick!!
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Old 02-07-2007, 12:47 AM
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While pulling towards you, use something to force the fog light assembly up and out at the same time..
I used a screwdriver with a towel wrapped around it.
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Old 02-07-2007, 01:26 AM
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Thank you guys for the replies.... I will put your advice to the test this weekend!!!
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