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Old 11-22-2010, 11:37 AM
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Angry headlight

I find it very hard to change a head light bulb,any one else have this problem ?
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Old 11-22-2010, 12:30 PM
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Hey James, welcome aboard! Yeah the bulbs in the front of an HHR can be a pain to change, but try a search of the forum and you'll find plenty of tips. As much as I like the streamlined looks of these new composite lights, there are days that I'd like to bring back sealed beams.
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Old 12-02-2010, 09:46 AM
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My biggest problem with a change was the rubber o-ring came out of the bulb base ans stuck to the housing. I tried for about 2-hour to get the new bulb in.

So I took the old bulb and compared it to the new one and noticed the o-ring missing on the old bulb.

Reached in the liner, pulled off the o-ring, and inserted the new bulb in 15 seconds.
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Old 12-02-2010, 02:16 PM
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^ Classic!
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Old 12-02-2010, 03:45 PM
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It's a pain the first time but, with as much time it takes that first time, by the time you need to do it again, you'll be an expert at it!
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Old 12-02-2010, 05:34 PM
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Never heard of or even thought of the "old double o-ring mess" on a headlight bulb. Really a new one, but I feel your pain, I really do. I've had the old style double o-ring mess happen on a 350 Chevy, nothing like spewing five quarts of oil out in 10 seconds to make your day.
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Welcome & enjoy the ride!
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