How the heck do you change out the under hood light bulb?

Hammer · 04-05-2003, 02:41 PM

88 LX 5.0...

I've tried every which way to get the blown bulb out underneath the hood without breaking it... Any suggestions?

Maroon 5.0 LX · 04-05-2003, 03:09 PM

If the bulb has been in there a long time, it may have corrosion on it. Breaking it may be the only way to remove it. Break the glass and use a screwdriver to turn it.

Unhook the battery so you don't blow the fuse....

lx mike · 04-05-2003, 07:50 PM

Find a piece of rubber hose that you can slip over bulb and will help you turn it and not break it. Can just unplug it there a connector right there for it.

04-05-2003, 02:41 PM	#1
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	How the heck do you change out the under hood light bulb? 88 LX 5.0... I've tried every which way to get the blown bulb out underneath the hood without breaking it... Any suggestions? __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

04-05-2003, 03:09 PM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	If the bulb has been in there a long time, it may have corrosion on it. Breaking it may be the only way to remove it. Break the glass and use a screwdriver to turn it. Unhook the battery so you don't blow the fuse.... __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

04-05-2003, 07:50 PM	#3
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Find a piece of rubber hose that you can slip over bulb and will help you turn it and not break it. Can just unplug it there a connector right there for it. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

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