Replacing Headlight Bulbs

[whitbyPT]

This might be a dumb question but, do you need to go through the wheel well to replace the headlight bulbs? Im pretty sure you do, am I correct?
Also, is it an easy replacement? Never replaced headlight bulbs before, and I dont want to screw it up.
Thanks.

[Johnboy1975]

Yes you go threw the wheelwell to get to the headlights. It is not a fun experience at all. You will rip your hands apart trying to replace the bulbs.LOL I did all four of mine last year and hated every minute of it.LOL

[whitbyPT]

Therefore, you must remove your front wheels; correct?

[Hooligan]

That does make it easier.

[Johnboy1975]

Originally Posted by whitbyPT

Therefore, you must remove your front wheels; correct?

You could but it wouldn't make the holes that you have to stick your hands into any bigger.

[Franksredpt]

Originally Posted by Hooligan

That does make it easier.

...but not required. Just helps if you have small hands.

[shadowracer]

Is there some kind of trick to getting that cover off inside the wheelwell?

Its cold right now and I just don't want to start yanking on it and snapping off the tabs.

[CREWZIN]

That's what you have to do, yank on the tabs. Do it slowly one side at a time till it's off. It's pretty hard rubber and will take some abuse.

[quicksilverdon]

There's 2 tabs on one side 1 tab on other. I found a screwdriver on the one-tab side seemed to be the easier way. They aren't fun to get off.

[Cartman]

If the plastic liner is cold, itll be more apt to break. if you warm it up, the plastic becomes more pliable and resistant to breakage. I use a heat gun and warm the liner up before i pry on it with a nylon trim tool or windshield bone. works everytime, i havent broken one since i started doing it. for more access, lift the vehicle up on that corner and let that wheel hang down, itll give you all the room you need.

If you find that the liner access cover has screws holding it in, the liner is a cheap aftermarket replacement placed there by a bodyman who was bound by an insurance company's tyrannical mandate, or someone who was trying to be cheap.