calvatronx

How the heck do you change the headlights for this car? I wanted to change the headlights for my girlfriend so I went to Kragen and bought some 9005 headlights, popped the hood, and was confused. I know for my car (99 civic ex) all there is are 2 rubber grommets which you have to remove, and a metal wire which holds the bulbs in place. I noticed on the cabrio, theres a metal wire, and it seems as if the plastic could come off, but I dont want to break anything. Anyone w/a step by step response would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again

GilbertGirl

Hello Calvatronx, Did anyone ever get back to you about changing the headlights? Both headlights burned out on my 2001 Cabrio and I am wondering if I have to replace the entire unit or can I just replace a bulb! ?? Thanks...GilbertGirl...Gilbert Arizona.

spicyd

this info came to me courtesy of the cabriolet andcabrio club on yahoo.com (THANKS to them)
prior to getting this response, i had gotten as far as taking the black cover off and removing the power cord, but got stuck trying to remove the old bulb.
I havent yet had time to put this to the test



> Look on the backside of the head light . there is a
> little black cover held on via a spring looaded
> clip. I used a mirror to look down inside from the
> top. Move the spring thing to one side or the other
> and the little black box comes off. Remove the
> power cord. You can then see the back of the light
> bulb. There is another spring clip holding the bulb
> in blace. remove the spring by pushing the ends
> together and forward. Then slide it out of the way
> and the buld will come out. Sometimes it sticks a
little.

and DO NOT touch the new bulb with your bare fingers!
If you accidently do, clean it with some rubbing
alcohol.

The oils on your hands will cause a hot spot on the
glass, causing it to burn out/break and you'll have to
do it all over again.

Shellbo6901

Has anyone tried this yet?

santapuerco

Hi everyone,

Yes, this does work. I just finished changing both bulbs on my roommate's 2002 Cabrio. I fought with that lame little pin for about 45 mins. before I came in and checked to see if anyone else had any idea how to change the bulb. When I removed the pin, I squeezed it and pushed it down, and then one side came out, then the other. Its kind of hard to describe; I just read how to do it, then I messed with it until I figured it out. But yes, it does work!