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Post by florin on Aug 28, 2010 14:24:45 GMT -6
I noticed that the passenger fog light(in the bumper) is burnt and would like to know if it is hard to replace or where I can find some instructions. Is this a DIY job or should I bring the Rora to the mechanic? Thank you.
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Post by Marc on Aug 28, 2010 15:00:45 GMT -6
Front or rear? They are both DIY.
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Post by florin on Aug 28, 2010 15:12:06 GMT -6
Front one, passenger side.
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Post by Marc on Aug 28, 2010 15:17:37 GMT -6
Replacing the front fogs, according to the 2001 shop manual.............................................................................
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Post by florin on Aug 28, 2010 15:54:47 GMT -6
Allright, thank you.
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Post by Rocinante on Aug 28, 2010 16:00:43 GMT -6
You can follow the shop manual version, but if your arms are long and slender enough, you can try the following:
-remove at least three of the plastic fasteners for the inner plastic fender (it helps to have the front wheel turned a little towards the outside).
-reach in with and remove the bulb from the fog lamp housing with your other hand
-while holding on to the bulb socket, reach in with your with your gloved hand holding the bulb (so that you don't get anything on it), insert and twist the bulb into the socket
-put back into the lamp housing, and re-attach the plastic screws for the inner fender
Ive done this twice...takes no more than 15 minutes per side (allow yourself 45 mins if this is your first time trying it).
Also, there was a TSB regarding replacement fog lamp bulbs. It is now recommended to use long life bulbs (I haven't been doing that, hence the reason I've done it twice already!)
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Post by robaurora01 on Aug 28, 2010 17:52:39 GMT -6
easier way on earth right here what I am about to say,
take the headlight out ( two bolts both 10 mm socket ) reach on down in and grab it there ya go
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Post by florin on Aug 28, 2010 18:54:14 GMT -6
That's what I've done: ''-remove at least three of the plastic fasteners for the inner plastic fender (it helps to have the front wheel turned a little towards the outside).'' I removed the bulb, measured it with the multimeter and tested OK Switched the other one around(left to right) and it worked, so the socket was good. I installed the ''burnt'' bulb on the driver side and it WORKS.........so all it's super(I think it was the connector only).....Total cost $0 and took 5 minutes for the whole procedure. Thank you.
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Post by tipsymcstager on Aug 29, 2010 9:07:10 GMT -6
easier way on earth right here what I am about to say, take the headlight out ( two bolts both 10 mm socket ) reach on down in and grab it there ya go when i did my "headlight paint job" i looked down and seen the sockets for the fogs. didn't mess with them, they were good but any other way to get at them is just makeing mountains out of mole hills
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Post by Paulaurora on Feb 21, 2011 16:25:07 GMT -6
i did same way as robaurora01 took me 2 min:)
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Post by seattleolds on Dec 28, 2013 21:05:16 GMT -6
Removing the headlight to access the fog lights is a trick that will work on the classic as well as the 01?
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Post by Paulaurora on Dec 28, 2013 23:25:00 GMT -6
not sure about classic but 01-03 for sure.
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Post by robaurora01 on Dec 29, 2013 9:08:20 GMT -6
The classics have a bolt under the bumper for the headlight so it is more complicated from what ive heard from classic owners
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Post by sall on Dec 29, 2013 10:13:16 GMT -6
Removing the headlight to access the fog lights is a trick that will work on the classic as well as the 01? No. That would take much longer. Just pull some retainers from the plastic shroud underneath and reach in there. ANother way is access them through by moving the plastic shield out of the way at the center of the car and reaching in.
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Post by Paulaurora on Dec 30, 2013 13:19:00 GMT -6
I dono Sall I changed mine by removing headlight takes 30 seconds to remove 2 screws 2G is much easier to removed head light than on 1g.Intrigue and regal is the most easiest no screws just clips.
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Post by jrjanz on Sept 17, 2014 0:23:15 GMT -6
I just replaced the driver's side fog lamp on my 2001 Aurora 4.0. Even though the shop manual would have one access the lamp assembly from under the car, I had no trouble accessing it by simply removing the head light assembly (2 bolts, 10s I think) and reaching down to the fog lamp. 1/4 turn on the socket and the bulb comes out with plenty of wire attached so you can move socket to where you can see it to exchange bulbs. While you have to go by feel replacing the new bulb and socket, it is an easy repair. If you have very large arms this might not work, but it took me 10 minutes to complete task.
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Post by jsmithjr23 on Sept 25, 2014 12:04:42 GMT -6
Take out headlight assembly and reach down. I've experimented alot and this seems the easiest way for me anyways.
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Post by Paulaurora on Sept 25, 2014 13:03:03 GMT -6
^Agree
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Post by gdouaire on Feb 2, 2015 6:36:37 GMT -6
Replace the fog light bulbs with 3000K - Yellow. I went through the headlight removal procedure and it works very well. Only 2 10mm bolts to undo and some soft prying and there you go.
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Post by RCA1186 on Feb 2, 2015 8:06:30 GMT -6
Just a tip on the classic as sall said pulling the center deflector I think is the easiest way to get at them. You guys are realllly lucky with your ease of headlight removal haha
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Post by human on Feb 2, 2015 9:12:14 GMT -6
I've had to replace fog lamp bulbs several times on my '95. I just reach up under the bumper from the wheel well to get to it. Takes about a minute and a half to replace. Now, my arms and hands are fairly slender, so this technique might now work for everyone. It's also pretty much a one-handed operation, using the hand closest to the car (i.e., the right hand for the driver's side and the left hand to do the passenger side) to disengage the bulb from the housing and re-engage the new bulb once it's connected to the wires. A fair amount of ambidexterity is helpful when working on the side that involves your non-dominant hand. I've always heard one should not touch the glass on these types of bulbs with one's bare hand because oils and dirt from the skin will adhere to the glass and weaken it, so I do wear my mechanic's gloves to do this, even though my gloves aren't exactly clean. Should I keep a set of clean gloves for this or just use latex surgical gloves? Removing the headlight to access the fog lights is a trick that will work on the classic as well as the 01? Daily Driver: 2011 Impala LT Weekend Toy: 1995 Aurora
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Post by Toronado3800 on Mar 17, 2017 21:24:07 GMT -6
Just to add, I own a classic and I don't see how taking out my headlight can help. The back of my bumper appears to be in the way. My bet is the Gen 2 guys can reach under the headlights and get theirs.
One of my fog lights went out. I bought it, discovered it was hidden underneath and waited until oil change time.
With the car already on jacks I popped loose the front and middle pop type holders of whatever that air dam piece is called, left the back of it attached and changed the bulb with only the least bit of reaching.
I'm sure it added ten minutes to my oil change but just because I work slow lol.
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Post by sall on Mar 18, 2017 11:25:16 GMT -6
Easiest to go through the liner that direct airflow to the radiator.
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