Has anyone been successful in changing out head light bulb without removing bumper?

RageOn · 08-05-2008, 08:32 AM

Has anyone been successful in changing out head light bulb without removing bumper?
It’s like Honda made it a point to leave enough space to get your fingers in but not hand.
I can contort my hand to remove the driver’s bulb but the passenger side is another story.

And if so.....

Thanks
RageOn

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-05-2008, 08:36 AM

You only have to remove the tire lining on the pass. side and you can get to the bulb.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-05-2008, 08:37 AM

HID/Bulb replacement DIY

RageOn · 08-05-2008, 08:41 AM

Thanks bro. I saw a DIY once with these pics but then link i saved....his Photobucket pics were deleted.

RageOn · 08-05-2008, 08:42 AM

u still in the Kuwait?

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-05-2008, 08:51 AM

Yup, 2 months 26 days left.

RageOn · 08-05-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

Yup, 2 months 26 days left.

good deal bro. my brother in law is a Captain in the Army's fine 48th. He's head over in Feb2009 to train Afgan police. I told to make sure they always stand in front of him. F'ers seem to shoot each other a lot by accident.
He is more concerned about this next tour then the year and a half in Iraq.

Stay safe till then and thanks for all your work over there.

drahgon · 08-05-2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

You only have to remove the tire lining on the pass. side and you can get to the bulb.

yeah, remove a couple clips. Much easier then removing the whole bumper.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-05-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drahgon

yeah, remove a couple clips. Much easier then removing the whole bumper.

But not nearly as fun

k20moto · 08-05-2008, 06:58 PM

force ur hand in , ive done it twice .good luck,its not fun

av911 · 08-05-2008, 10:19 PM

Rtfm.

RageOn · 08-06-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20moto

force ur hand in , ive done it twice .good luck,its not fun

lmao

definingmoment · 08-06-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

You only have to remove the tire lining on the pass. side and you can get to the bulb.

^That

RageOn · 08-06-2008, 01:47 PM

Anyone know the name of that tool?....fork like screw driver

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-06-2008, 01:55 PM

Its a Panel Popper or Panel Removal Tool. You can pick one up at pretty much any car parts place for around $6.

racerx78 · 08-06-2008, 02:32 PM

One side remove the wheel well panel, the other side take out the battery and your good.

RageOn · 08-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Cool. I have to hit Lowes later tonight and figured it would make the job easier.

RageOn · 08-06-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerx78

One side remove the wheel well panel, the other side take out the battery and your good.

Good idea.

Honda has what i believe is the ABS system right infront of the passanger side buld. I swear they did that on purpose.

RageOn · 08-07-2008, 08:07 AM

SOB the buld was not the right type!

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-07-2008, 08:22 AM

lol, That sucks.

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ImTheVoiceOfGod Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Waynesboro PA Age: 30 Posts: 38,271 Curtis	Its a Panel Popper or Panel Removal Tool. You can pick one up at pretty much any car parts place for around $6. __________________ (click for details)

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RageOn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 6.21.... 22.15.9.3.5 Age: 31 Posts: 4,190 Chris	Thanks bro. I saw a DIY once with these pics but then link i saved....his Photobucket pics were deleted.

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RageOn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 6.21.... 22.15.9.3.5 Age: 31 Posts: 4,190 Chris	u still in the Kuwait?

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RageOn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 6.21.... 22.15.9.3.5 Age: 31 Posts: 4,190 Chris	Anyone know the name of that tool?....fork like screw driver

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racerx78 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,811 Daddy	One side remove the wheel well panel, the other side take out the battery and your good.

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RageOn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 6.21.... 22.15.9.3.5 Age: 31 Posts: 4,190 Chris	Cool. I have to hit Lowes later tonight and figured it would make the job easier.

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RageOn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 6.21.... 22.15.9.3.5 Age: 31 Posts: 4,190 Chris	SOB the buld was not the right type!

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