Topic: Headlight bulb replacement - '38 Ford


Tim I    -- 04-19-2012 @ 7:14 AM
  I'm having a heck of a time replacing a headlight bulb. Specifically, the little nubs on the socket want to slip back into the reflector before I can get all three slots on the bulb sufficiently engaged. Is there a trick to this? Is it expected that you pull out the reflector and hold the socket in place while replacing the bulbs?

Nothing like spending an hour trying to do something so simple to make you feel like an idiot...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Tim
Denver, CO


trjford8    -- 04-19-2012 @ 7:21 AM
  Some are more difficult than others to change. The last ones I did required me to remove the reflector so I could hold the socket to install the bulb. If any of your parts are repo(reflectors or bulbs)that generally leads to removing the reflector.


Tim I    -- 04-19-2012 @ 7:21 PM
  Thanks! It's good to know that it's not just me. I'll remove the reflector, and "git 'er done."

Tim


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