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11-28-2012, 11:07 PM | #1 |
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02 fog light bulb replacemnt
i tried searching and haven't found much about changing the bulb, i even tried youtube... maybe i am not using the right words in my search....
i am trying to replace the fog light bulb on my 02 impreza. i removed the headlight and can access the light, removing the burnt bulb as easy peasy... now i am trying to get the new bulb i cannot see how the bulb fits in and my big hands are too much in the way.... i cannot see to align the bulb properly . can i remove the plastic lining and go from below/behind? or remove the light housing itself? are there any tips to changing the bulb?? i eventually gave up and put the headlight back on
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11-28-2012, 11:23 PM | #2 |
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there isn't a fog light bulb in the headlight, are you trying to replace the parking light bulb?
the fog bulbs are really easy to change. The bulb has a [ and ) cut on the bulb, so make sure you have those aligned and the bulb isn't reversed or it will sit sideways make the retainer spring harder to re-clip. |
11-29-2012, 12:13 AM | #3 |
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I assume the OP is talking about reaching the h3 bulbs from the top via the opening available when the headlights are removed:
If the foglight is behind a cover, remove the cover first. From the front of the car looking at the fog light lens, you should see 3 screws. Remove them, and you should be able to pull the foglight assembly to access the bulb. |
11-29-2012, 12:37 AM | #4 |
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yes i have the headlight removed like in the pic ^ so i can get to the back of the foglight
the issue i am having is aligning the [ and ) getting the retainer clip re-clipped. if feels like the [ and ) just aren't aligning right... but i cant see anything because of the little amount of space, i think my hand may be too big but i could maybe try a mirror tomorrow when its light out... |
11-29-2012, 12:43 AM | #5 |
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In that case, my second comment should apply; simply remove the foglight from the front, which is the easiest way.
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11-29-2012, 01:31 AM | #6 |
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11-29-2012, 09:49 AM | #7 |
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3. You'd be amazed how easy it is for any passerby to steal them. The 4th one is for adjusting pitch (i.e. how high or low the beams point). See post #2 in this thread
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=959699 |
11-29-2012, 06:35 PM | #8 | |
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lol i found that same thread after searching how to remove them. i even searched for images of the back of the lamps so i knew which screw was the adjustment screw so i wouldn't mess with it. so i just replaced the bulb, WOW!! it was a million times easier.. just removing those 3 screws instead of having to remove the headlight then trying to reach down to the foglight, geez sooooo much simpler. and i got to see why i was having issues, the retaning clip spring is at a really odd angle when its un-clipped i had to put the bulb in at a 45 degree angle then slip the back of the bulb behind the clip. should'a taken a picture :/ thanks for all the help! |
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11-29-2012, 08:56 PM | #9 |
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You're welcome. Are you better off now knowing that the foglights are so easy to steal?
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11-29-2012, 09:50 PM | #10 |
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IIRC the fogs on my 02 had some stupid nut on the backside that just spun. They weren't a PITA to remove but I did wonder WTF Subaru was thinking.
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12-01-2012, 01:56 AM | #11 |
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