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Re: Replacement of headlight bulb Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 2 Oct 2006 20:04:34 In Reply to: Replacement of headlight bulb, Mark, Mon, 2 Oct 2006 11:26:38 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The correct bulb is a 9003 or H4 or HB2 bulb (they are all the same thing). The bulbs are available at your local autoparts store or through Internet sources like http://www.autolamps-online.com (the Philips Premium and Vison Plus bulbs are great).
Replacing the burned out bulb is easy.
With the engine and headlight off, open the hood. Working from the rear of the headlight:
1) Twist to remove the black plastic headlight lamp cover.
2) Unplug the three wire connector from the back of the headlight bulb.
3) Carefully release the bulb retaining wire bail by pushing in toward the front of the car and then pushing left toward the passenger side of the car (except if UK of course). The wire bail will just hinge out of the way.
4) The bulb will now pull straight out toward back of the car.
5) When installing a new bulb, DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS. If you accidentally touch the glass, clean it thoroughly with alcohol. Be sure to seat the three metal tabs in the correct slots. The bulb will only seat properly in one orientation.
6) Re-latch the wire bail, reinstall the bulb wiring connector, and reinstall the black plastic cover.
7) Turn on headlights and check that the new bulb lights properly. Using a garage door or similar vertical surface, verify that the headlight aim is correct. If the headlight aim is not correct, then the bulb is not properly orientated or seated. Try again.
It is really very easy once you have practiced one or two times.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 11,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 87,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T; Cherry Red; 3-door; 5-speed; 242,000 miles (RIP)
_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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