Easiest way to replace bulbs?

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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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Easiest way to replace bulbs?

Go thru the wheelwell, or take out the bumper?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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I would take off the bumper. I did it last time through the wheel well and it was a pain. Very tight squeeze and you can barely see what you are doing.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Which bulbs? Headlight?

On my sedan I think it is easier to pull the front bumper cover and pull the lights. I was able to change them while still on the car but it was a pain.

Some others use the wheel well.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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I need to get to both headlights (checking for possible connection issue) and the fog lights (to replace them).

thanks for all the quick replies.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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when I got my car, the city lights were out, and I found it pretty easy to just take the bumper cover off and pull the headlights out. JM2C.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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For me, I find it easier to jack up the car, take the wheel/tire off and pull down the fender well cover to get to the bulbs.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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pull the bumper works best for me.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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i turned the wheel in and jacked the car up, it wasnt that hard if you know what youre doing
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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im lucky enough to put the car on a lift then take the wheel and fender well off.
 
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