Head light Bulbs

[grtescpa]

Some times you just hate the guys who designed these trucks.

The other day I blew out the left front headlight bulb. I didn't think much of it, after all it was in there for four years since the truck was new. Well I bought a new bulb, and disconnected the old bulb. Now the trouble started. Trying to get the new bulb to lock in place. My hands are big and I just could not get in that tight space (under the fender next to the battery tray) with enough leverage. Ok so I had to remove the battery and maybe that would help. Nope, still to tight. I removed the bolts at the bottom of the tray and on the side of the fender. Now the tray won't come out. Looks like the cruise contol box is holding it. I stopped there. Ok, so its a simple matter of removing the headlight shell from the fender. Nope, the Bumper won't let the darn thing come out. Back to the battery tray. Ah ha! 2 more bolts

holding the tray from the bottom hidden by the cruise control. Finnally after 2 hours of playing with this thing (in the pouring rain) I got it to pop and snap into place. WEEEooo, I hate those Dodge boys!

 

[Cummins Corvette]

Yup! Changing these headlight bulbs is a major PITA.

 

[illflem]

Could be worse. I had to change a sealed beam on a Trooper last week, it involved removing both turn signals, the front grill, both grilles around the lights and hood release cable. Then again it could be easier, also did a GMC truck, all that was involved was removing the lock nut and connector.

 

[C Schomer]

If I remember right, I could just get my finger tips in there. I had to hold the bulb in the socket with a long screwdriver while I tortured my fingers turning the nut. Engineers should have to work on the things they design!