DRL light bulb replacement

2001 CADILLAC CATERA
150,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ITZALGUD3
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How to replace DRL light bulb? Driver side unable to get hand in to access bulb.
Jan 6, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

You will need to remove the headlamp lens to replace the DRL bulb. Here is guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when doing the repair:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/drl-light-bulb-replacement

Here are diagrams of what it will be like for your car (below).

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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ITZALGUD3
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Thank you for the prompt reply. Your solution was right on. Had a little confusion removing first headlamp but after figuring it out the other side went smooth. The diagrams and pics were very helpful. Wow! now my DRL lights work on both sides. May have avoided a ticket.
Jan 8, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Jan 8, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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