87 Trans Am fog light bulb change
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87 Trans Am fog light bulb change
Hi All,
Can anyone tell me how to replace a burned out bulb in my fog light. The passengers side bulb just went. I've had this car since new and have never ran into this. Does it go in from the back or front?
I appreciate any guidance on this.
Can anyone tell me how to replace a burned out bulb in my fog light. The passengers side bulb just went. I've had this car since new and have never ran into this. Does it go in from the back or front?
I appreciate any guidance on this.
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Re: 87 Trans Am fog light bulb change
Go at it from the front, I was just working on one of mine today. There are 2 torx screws, one on each side that hold each sides black plastic retainer in place, remove both and be careful not to drop anything down into the bumper cavity. Don’t be afraid to push on the bumper in spots to help with access.
Once those are out carefully pull the glass lens bulb housing out. Here you will notice on the back side there is a twisted paper clip looking retainer that holds the bulb in place. Make note of it’s orientation and remove it and the spade looking electrical connector. Now the bulb and it’s socket can be removed from the lens housing. Be careful pulling the bulb out, mine was really in there. Hope this helps.
Once those are out carefully pull the glass lens bulb housing out. Here you will notice on the back side there is a twisted paper clip looking retainer that holds the bulb in place. Make note of it’s orientation and remove it and the spade looking electrical connector. Now the bulb and it’s socket can be removed from the lens housing. Be careful pulling the bulb out, mine was really in there. Hope this helps.
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Re: 87 Trans Am fog light bulb change
Go at it from the front, I was just working on one of mine today. There are 2 torx screws, one on each side that hold each sides black plastic retainer in place, remove both and be careful not to drop anything down into the bumper cavity. Don’t be afraid to push on the bumper in spots to help with access.
Once those are out carefully pull the glass lens bulb housing out. Here you will notice on the back side there is a twisted paper clip looking retainer that holds the bulb in place. Make note of it’s orientation and remove it and the spade looking electrical connector. Now the bulb and it’s socket can be removed from the lens housing. Be careful pulling the bulb out, mine was really in there. Hope this helps.
Once those are out carefully pull the glass lens bulb housing out. Here you will notice on the back side there is a twisted paper clip looking retainer that holds the bulb in place. Make note of it’s orientation and remove it and the spade looking electrical connector. Now the bulb and it’s socket can be removed from the lens housing. Be careful pulling the bulb out, mine was really in there. Hope this helps.
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Re: 87 Trans Am fog light bulb change
if you can find this kit:
it will come with the bulbs you need, new reflectors and new lenses that swap right into your old housing.
Blazer International DF1073KB Rectangular Driving Light Kit
from amazonit will come with the bulbs you need, new reflectors and new lenses that swap right into your old housing.
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