How to change a side-market light (front)


The light bulb in my passenger side front side market light was burned out. Here's how to change the bulb.

TOOLS NEEDED:

Jack and wheel blocks

10mm socket and wrench

Replacement light bulb (can be obtained at any autoparts store -- most carry a product locater)

PROCEDURE:

  1. Block off the rear wheels.
  2. Jack up the car.
  3. Remove the tire.
  4. Using the 10mm socket, remove the bolts for the wheel well cover.
  5. Remove the wheel well cover. It's a tight fit, but the cover is flexible and can be bent for removal.
  6. Using the 10mm socket, remove the plastic cover from the front of the wheel well.
  7. The side marker is held in place by two "c" clamps. Remove them.
  8. Push the sidemark from the inside of the wheel well. It will hang agains the outside of the fender.
  9. Slide back the rubber boot covering the light bulb.
  10. Pinch the white clip that holds the socket in place and remove the socket from the sidemarker.
  11. Push down (gently) on the bulb, twist it, pull it out and replace it.
  12. Turn your parking lights on and make sure the bulb works.
  13. Reassemble in reverse order.

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