how to replace headlight bulb for 97 3.2TL very tight space

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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how to replace headlight bulb for 97 3.2TL very tight space

I hope this is the right spot for my post. I am trying to replace a headlight bulb 1997 3.2TL on the passenger's side. I found it very difficult to remove the old bulb due to the very limited space to work. I have replaced bulbs before but never had this tough job. Anybody have any suggestion. please share. If there are any tools needed for this, please advise. Thanks
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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There's really no other way but to get used to it. Just take it slow.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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OR you could just take apart the clear corners on the bottom, the front bumper, the reinforcement bar behind the bumper, and then remove the headlights to get to the headlights to change the bulbs...
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kingk47
I hope this is the right spot for my post. I am trying to replace a headlight bulb 1997 3.2TL on the passenger's side. I found it very difficult to remove the old bulb due to the very limited space to work. I have replaced bulbs before but never had this tough job. Anybody have any suggestion. please share. If there are any tools needed for this, please advise. Thanks
On my 96 Saber (Right-hand drive,Japan),the passenger side was difficult....I thought.I just had to loosen the bolt holding the windshield wiper fluid reservoir's top piece...it'll pull right out.Its tight but I was able to change out the bulb...If this is no help,sorry.I dont know how the under-the-hood-layout is for the TL's.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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I have a 96' 3.2 tl and like binky said use a 10mm wrench to take the bolt holding the t part of he wiper fluid resivour (where you add the fluid) after you unbolt it you can hen take that top part off and access the light a bit easier but bot much lol I have small hands and I had trouble with this. It took me about 30min but I eventually got it
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 08:43 AM
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hello everyone, new member here!
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