Trying to replace headlamps in 97 CL right now... need assist
10-02-2002, 06:45 PM
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Trying to replace headlamps in 97 CL right now... need assist
Hi all. I am replacing the headlamps in our 97 3.0 CL with Sylvania Silverstars even as we speak.... well trying to replace anyways. I have gotten all of them but the drivers side low beam done but that one stupid bulb will not come out! The other three came out fine... quarter turn counterclockwise and they popped right out. This drivers side low beam however will not budge. I can wiggle it a little bit but it will simply not turn counterclockwise enough for me to pull it out. Has anyone else run into this? I thought about trying some WD-40 but don't really feel like thats the wise thing to do. I've tried forcing it using a long flathead screwdriver but don't want to put too much pressure on it for fear of breaking something. Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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10-02-2002, 07:03 PM
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this happened to me to...first off make sure the light is unplugged, and then you just gotta mess with it. kinda odd, i just went through this today because i converted my high beams to driving lights like the green ones that RL's have, it look sick thou, especially with hid. Well, good luck, just be patient.
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10-02-2002, 07:57 PM
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I had the same problem too. The clip & bulb locking mechanism are stuck together. I stuck a screw driver down into the 2 locking plastic parts that hold the clip to the bulb. Twist it around while pulling the clip downward.
10-02-2002, 09:25 PM
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Originally posted by black97CLonbags
i converted my high beams to driving lights like the green ones that RL's have, it look sick thou
i converted my high beams to driving lights like the green ones that RL's have, it look sick thou
10-03-2002, 08:04 AM
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Slip a small flat-blade screwdriver tip into the slot that the housing "thumb button" release hooks into... should pop right out while you pull down on bulb housing. Worked on my car - be patient is good advice!
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i got some bulbs that have a coating on them, theare like H3, but when they are on they are green and BRIGHT. I put a tiny screw in each side , its hard to explain, il ltake pictures!
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Originally posted by black97CLonbags
i got some bulbs that have a coating on them, theare like H3, but when they are on they are green and BRIGHT. I put a tiny screw in each side , its hard to explain, il ltake pictures!
Brian
i got some bulbs that have a coating on them, theare like H3, but when they are on they are green and BRIGHT. I put a tiny screw in each side , its hard to explain, il ltake pictures!
Brian
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