Headlight on 1996 olds 88

1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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SPOREK
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I am trying to replace the passenger side low beam headlight, There is access in the back of the housing however when I turn the bulb counter clockwise to unlock the bulb it hits the frame. What can I do to change the bulb?
Jan 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM
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HMAC300
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take the headlight assy out, there shoud only be a couple of boltsholding it in then take the bulb out. Make sure to buy brand name bulbs and notthe cheap chinese ones as they will fai rather qhickly.
Jan 19, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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