In article <EuadnZKxW7sV4Y_VnZ2dnUVZ_vGdnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Roscoe <Roscoe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I blew a bulb - 3157nak
> and followed the recommendation below -
> cool, no jacking up the car, but...
>
> I am not familiar with a 3157nak bulb. I am able to reach it, even with
> both hands, but it won't come out easily. I figured I'd write you good
> people so I don't end up with a bunch of stitches in my fingers.
>
> Do these bulbs:
> 1- Unscrew
> 2-just pull out
> 3- push and twist
> 4-???
>
> Thank you AGAIN for your kind assistance. AL
>
> 1) Mark and remove the hood stop next to the headlight/signal that needs
> to be replaced (The long screw with a rubber top Very Happy ). Manually
> raise the headlight (this way you don't have to deal with hot bulbs)
> 2) Remove the black bezel around the head light (3 screws). This will
> allow you more room to reach the turn signal bulb.
> 3) Twist the turn signal (I replaced the right, and you twist towards
> the middle of the car).
> 4) With the bezel removed, you can now hold the both the bulb and
> assembly with two hands (at least one full hand and the fingers of
> another), making removing the bulb much easier. (There are two bulbs at
> the parts store, white and amber, you need amber)
> 5) Reverse and re-install
Good procedure but be carful the new lamp is seated before you try to
re-install the lamp assembly. The lamp fell out on me and is still
riding around in the assembly. No way to get that sucker out. I have
tried double-back tape and nothing seems to work.
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