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richard d
Dodge Dakota
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9/20/2007
19:54:31
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i have a 99 dodge dakota...i just purchased aftermarket headlights for it because the others are yellowing. it appears three bolts hold each system on???? any suggestions?????
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njmed223
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2007
13:15:17
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Yeah, It looks like there are three 10mm bolts holding the assembly onto the truck. I just tried removing mine on an '04 Dak this morning and could not do it. It seems there was something in the upper left corner on the right assy. still holding it on. I didn't want to pull on it too hard in fear of breaking whatever it was, but it would not wiggle out. I bought some PIAA extreme white bulbs but I'm not sure if I'll ever get to use them. These are the hardest bulbs Iv'e ever tried to change. Let me know if you have any luck...
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ithink
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2007
22:48:16
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that tough headlight is held in with a plastic ball and socket assembly. i was afraid of breaking it too,but it eventually popped out. pull at your own risk though!
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jethro
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9/24/2007
00:53:11
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You don't have to remove the whole assembly to change bulbs. I do it all the time withour removing the assembly.
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njmed223
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9/24/2007
16:46:39
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Ya, That did act like a ball and socket. I can't imagine why one would be there though. I know if I try to pull on it, I'll break it. I don't have enough patience for that. I guess I'll try again going from the engine compartment.
Do I need to turn the grey thing with the tabs counter clockwise, then the bulb will pop out with that? Thanks for the info. That was very frustrating...
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rich
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9/24/2007
19:06:35
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yeah on my assembly i have a ball and socket, and three bolts, it
almost appears that the bumper needs to be pulled, but that cant
be right.........
anyone know where to to get the info from???????
mad in massachusetts
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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9/25/2007
08:20:58
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The ball and socket is for the headlight aiming. Don't break it. You need to disconnect it to swap housings. I had to remove the battery to get at the left one. On my 92, I also had to remove trim around the headlight, which barely cleared the bumper.
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ithink
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9/25/2007
21:19:01
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just changed my 03`s headlights. used 1/4" drive with two extensions(one 3",one 6") to get between bumper on lower bolts. have to start on the out side where there is more clearance to get socket in and slide over to bolt. passenger head light just fell out(no ball and socket this side),drivers side had ball and socket which came out a lot easier than the first time I did this,yank on that sucker!(carefully)
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rich
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9/25/2007
22:23:53
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great, so....it sounds like i can change the headlights out and not have to remove the battery and or the bumper???
so we all agree that it is all done from the front outside of the vehicle on a 1999?
mad in massachusetts
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James B Davis
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10/14/2007
11:43:51
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Hi, I guess I'm going to try this again today. I read that it's best to remove air box which is no problem, I was just wondering if I should twist the grey things with the tabs around the bulbs? I'm always worried I will break the plastics. I definitely decided I'm not going to pull on the plastic ball and socket from the front.
Thanks for you input. Any other tips much welcomed.
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Epyon
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10/14/2007
13:03:10
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U change out both bulbs by using the hole in the inside of the fender. Under the hood I know its a pain u have to bend your arm like 3 different ways and fight wiring but thats how u do it. Ive done it twice. just try not to touch the bulb
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