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Old 11-12-2008, 02:19 PM
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Changing a light bulb

How do I get to the front turn signal bulb? It is located next to the headlight assembly. Is the white bolt on the fenderwell used to release the unit?
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Old 11-12-2008, 04:35 PM
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From the owner's manual.......

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Old 11-12-2008, 05:41 PM
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Those fasteners are a pain. Other than that it's easy, might want to way right or left to get more clerance if your hands are inflexible or large.
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Old 11-17-2008, 10:47 AM
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It wasnt as bad as I feared, but I wish they would have used 3 screws instead of 2 of those stupid push pins. I realize that for assembly they are quicker, but what a pain in the a$$ to remove. And I am worried that they will break if removed too many times. Come on, GM, light bulbs do not last forever and should be easier to replace.
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Originally Posted by Lee3333
It wasnt as bad as I feared, but I wish they would have used 3 screws instead of 2 of those stupid push pins. I realize that for assembly they are quicker, but what a pain in the a$$ to remove. And I am worried that they will break if removed too many times. Come on, GM, light bulbs do not last forever and should be easier to replace.
Glad i'm not the only one who hates those things with a passion. They are probably prety cheap to replace though. The front bumper cover is neither easy to get off or put back on with one person. i don't know 4 hands would help though.
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One of these or something similar will make the removal of the clips much easier. Most parts stores or ebay have them.

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Originally Posted by ChevyMgr
One of these or something similar will make the removal of the clips much easier. Most parts stores or ebay have them.

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Man..what do you call those things? I'll go back to Silverstars if I can get one of them lol what a PITA to change out a headlight




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Just get a "tack puller " at the hardware if you can't find the one Brad mentioned.
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Needle nose pliers work just fine lol. I've removed them several times and they still hold.
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Originally Posted by 1Panel2NV
Needle nose pliers work just fine lol. I've removed them several times and they still hold.
mine were particularly tough, I ended up either ripping off the heads, (too much force) or stretching them out and having them just to back.
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