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Old 08-10-2015, 11:09 PM
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Easiest headlight replacement method

Hi everyone, looking for the easiest method to replacing the headlight bulbs on my 2009 LX. Up to now it's looking like I'm taking the fender off, etc which is a lot. New fit owner, really digging it. Any advice appreciated and my apologies if his topic has been addressed elsewhere, wasn't able to find it. Happy fitting...
 
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Old 08-10-2015, 11:36 PM
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Hi everyone, got it fixed simply by going up top, pulling off wiring and rubber bulb cover and retaining clip. Took aboutfive minutes...cheers.
 
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Old 08-12-2015, 07:12 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Our 2nd gen Fits are fairly easy to replace the bulbs. Just need to be careful not to touch the glass on the bulb with your bare fingers. (oil on your fingers could cause shortened bulb life). Not so easy is bulb replacement on the first gen Fits. You need to squeeze your hand between the fender liner and around the front wheel. To make things worse, you can't see what you are doing so you have to work by feel. I've changed bulbs on both generations and the first gens really are a challenge for me.
 

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