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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Request: Removing 09 RA headlights

Anyone know how to completely remove and disassemble 09 RA headlights? All I know is that you have to remove the front bumper which is already outlined. Just need one that shows how to remove the headlights.

(planning on putting in custom angel eyes!)
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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soon as you take out the bumper, removing the headlamps is just a matter of finding the screws holding them (I believe)
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Jazket is right. Just locate the screws for the lamp housing and it comes right off.

Also, you may want to ask how to actually disassemble the lamp housing and re-assemble. This method is universal for pretty much any modern head lamp. There are many youtube videos and even doing a simple google search will help you.

I know there is an oven (normal house range works) involved and some baking to loosen and re-apply the glue.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Four bolts on the headlight, Two on top, one on the front (centre of car) one on the fender. When baking headlights no more than five minutes at a time and remember to remove all screws and bulbs before you start
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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how about adjusting the head lights?
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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headlight adjust is in manual... its just a set screw
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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ill check but if i remember correctly it said see the dealership
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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yup i was correct well in my book it does...


does anyone now how to adjust the headlights??
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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i can only find 3 bolts to take out the headlights were is the forth one i need helppp
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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If I recall correctly, there's 2 up top, 1 on the front, and 1 on the side. You will have to remove your bumper to gain access to the bolts.
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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replacement

I just want to replace a burned out high beam bulb, how do I get in there? I looked the low beams seem easy enough but I guess I am just blind when it comes to the high beams.
Thanks
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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^what side?
if it's just that no need to remove your bumper.
read up on the owners manual bro.

i removed one of my headlights w/o even taking my bumper off all the way, but it'd prolly be way easier to remove the bumper completely though.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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I just want to replace a burned out high beam bulb, how do I get in there? I looked the low beams seem easy enough but I guess I am just blind when it comes to the high beams.
Thanks
Same here i just need to change the DRL bulb and one of the fog light bulb. I hope someone can make a tutorial on how to change the bulbs including the taillight area.

Do we also need to takeout the front bumper just to replace the bulbs?
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by infeksion
Same here i just need to change the DRL bulb and one of the fog light bulb. I hope someone can make a tutorial on how to change the bulbs including the taillight area.

Do we also need to takeout the front bumper just to replace the bulbs?
for easy access to bulbs on passenger front, just lift up on the coolant reservoir, slips right out with a slight bit of force. for driver front, relay box unclips from the metal bracket on the fender, just look at the side of the box furthest from the engine and you will see a little tab about halfway down between the box and the bracket. push the tab towards the box with a screwdriver and lift up on the box, may take some wiggling, but it'll go. now you have a much more clear shot at the back of the headlamp housings to change the bulbs
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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^ Thanks bro great tip! i also had to unscrew the washer fluid tab to give more room. The passenger side took me about 5min but the driver side. Oh man. my hands still hurts till now. i cant seem to move those extra wires that was screwed near the light cover. i had to squeeze my hands inside to turn the cover. but i manage to get it done.

I might make a tutorial soon, coz im planing on changing it to LED light.
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