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Old 05-21-2018, 09:15 PM
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Lightbulb 2007 Honda Fit Headlight Bulb Replacement

Is the only way to replacing headlight bulbs on a 2007 honda fit removing the fender? Are can i remove the headlight and change the bulb?
 
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Old 05-21-2018, 10:02 PM
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Two ways that I know of...
1. removing the inner fender
2. removing the front bumper cover

We have probably removed the front bumper 10 times at this point to access the headlights. It's fast and easy once you've done it a couple of times and I'd rather mess with the bumper cover than fight inner fenders. I hate those things.
 
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Old 05-23-2018, 01:33 PM
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For the left headlight, turn the steering wheel all the way right to make room, then remove the one clip holding the fender liner up and then bend it back. You'll have plenty of room (relatively) to get in there and change it. Don't pull off your bumper to change a light bulb; that'd be nuts.
 
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Old 02-27-2019, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jared592
For the left headlight, turn the steering wheel all the way right to make room, then remove the one clip holding the fender liner up and then bend it back. You'll have plenty of room (relatively) to get in there and change it. Don't pull off your bumper to change a light bulb; that'd be nuts.
Anyone know if the same is true for the passenger side?

About to drive across the country and... pop. No passenger side headlight.

Thanks!

 
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Old 02-27-2019, 01:31 PM
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It's absolutely the same for the passenger side. Just turn the wheel all the way to the left to make room for that side.
 
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Old 02-28-2019, 08:37 AM
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Its easy, you just take 2 of the clips, then push the liner away and you will have plenty of room to get your hand in there.
Just know how the wire clip that holds the bulb in goes since its all by feel, cant see what you are doing. You need to know how it gets secured.
I changed mine with LED bulbs and man, what a difference in light output.
 
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Old 02-28-2019, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ozer
Its easy, you just take 2 of the clips, then push the liner away and you will have plenty of room to get your hand in there.
Just know how the wire clip that holds the bulb in goes since its all by feel, cant see what you are doing. You need to know how it gets secured.
I changed mine with LED bulbs and man, what a difference in light output.
Which bulbs did you go with? Wanting more output myself.

I hate bulbs that are too bright for oncoming traffic (don't even get me started on headlights that aren't properly adjusted / aimed), but my current output is shit. I even sanded and re-clearcoated the lenses to no avail.
 
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Old 02-28-2019, 10:25 AM
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Also, what is the headlight style code (9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008/H13, H1, H3, H7, H11) for a 2007 Fit?

Nevermind... For those looking later:

Headlights (high/low): 9003
Fog Lights: H11 (though H8 & H16 claim to also work)
 

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Old 02-28-2019, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Globalksp
Which bulbs did you go with? Wanting more output myself.

I hate bulbs that are too bright for oncoming traffic (don't even get me started on headlights that aren't properly adjusted / aimed), but my current output is shit. I even sanded and re-clearcoated the lenses to no avail.

I got these BULBS the light pattern is adjustable by turning the base. I havent seen this in other bulbs. I parked my car and walked out 25-30 ft or more to look at it and its bright but not blinding.

High beams suck but low beam had lots of light so i may not need the highs.
I also got the H11 fogs after seeing how good these worked, havent installed those yet.
 
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Old 02-28-2019, 10:35 AM
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Cool, thanks!

Just ordered the standard fare Sylvania 9003's + H11's because... cheap.
 
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