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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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so im trying to pull out the driving/safety bulb from the passenger side housing but it just wont come out. ive turned it to its unlocked position, and you can visibly tell that its loose but it refuses to come out of the housing.

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Old May 11, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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same problem with my passenger one. loose but not coming out. im rolling with one blue led and one stock led.
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and im rolling with one in and on out. im getting so frustrated...
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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i wiggled that thing like it was nobody's business... even got my 6'4" 250lb dad to try to get that bulb out but to no avail
Old May 11, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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You just gotta keep trying. Their a PITA!!! It took me like a good 30 min. to get it out. Just keep moving it around it will come out eventually. Once its out the 2nd time around is easier. If nothing happens after a good time of moving it around then let us know.
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alright thanks. ill give it another try in the morning
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Wait til you have to put the new bulbs in...it's a PITA to get it to turn all the way.
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finally got the bulb out. this time around it only took about 2 second of turning and pulling.
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