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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Removing Headlight

I need to remove my headlight to replace a bulb. I popped the hood, unbolted the three bolts, one in front and two in the back. I wasn't able to push the headlight out because there is a "spring" that is connect to the rim of the headlight that push's the side part up. Am I supposed to take that off so I can push it out?

Here's a couple of pics of what's blocking the way

http://postimg.org/image/rnycodxqt/
http://postimg.org/image/pe7xumgg3/
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Which bulb are you replacing? I would have to say any bulbs would be made to be accessed without having to pull the whole assembly.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Just the main bulb, my cousin got me HID's
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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that looks like your window wash sprayer for the headlight. you should be able to take it off. i believe there are two screws holding it on.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSoxR53
Just the main bulb, my cousin got me HID's

You mean the LOW beam...AKA the HID's (from the pic I think you have HID's,) or the HI-Beam...a halogen bulb...also used as DRL's if active.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 08:46 PM
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Why are you removing more than just the bulb??
A HID bulb change is pretty easy....no need to unmount the unit....
it appears you have a 2005-2006 refresh projector xenon's from the pic....
 
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