Bulb installation

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RB26DETT420
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Does anyone has any tips on how to easily install H4 low beam headlamps on a S14 ?Cause I heard it can be a ***** to replace bulbs.

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KFL
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There is no easy way really, just have to remove the whole headlamp basically as its a very tight space with battery etc. Tricky part is getting the corner lamp out since its got a socket type plastic ball holder. From there is cake..remove grill and 4bolts holding headlamp on. I could do it in like 15minutes on my old 240 95' this 98 is pain as the corner lights are much smaller less area to pull on it.

ILikeMy240sx
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yup take the headlights out... its the easiest way to do it.

Like he said corner lights then the headlights... its not that hard.. you will see when you take the corner lights off.

jluff240
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i recently put some after market h4's in my s14, and it wasnt too hard to just leave the headlamps in, and just removed piece by piece. Its a little hard to get your hand in some of the tight areas, so find someone with small hands to help you.

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gabossie
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Unless you have toddler hands, you're gonna need to take the lamp out. It's really not hard at all, just be gentle with the corner lamp and make sure to take the screw off that connects it to the headlamp on top before you pop it out of it's little socket. If you try it with the headlamp in, you might be able to do it, but no way you'll get it done without touching the new bulb.

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ddgsxr504
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You guys are making a big deal over nothing. I have big hands and I was able to swith my low and hi beams in about 15 min. It is somewhat of a pain but no where necessary to remove the whole lamp assy. All you do is pull the plug, unscrew the retaining ring, reach in and unsnap the the U shaped clip and pull the bulb, installation is opposite of removal. I know RB26DETT is a and not to be mean guys but if you are having a hard time with this I hate to see when you actually change something major like water pump or timing chain.


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