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Do I have to jack up my car to change the fog bulbs?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by macmaster05, May 28, 2010.

  1. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Looking to replace my fog light bulbs. Do I have to use a jack to raise my car? It's not lowered. I've seen the instructions posted here but they make no mention of having to raise the car. I dont have a jack and have never used one. Anyone who has changed these bulbs, please advise. Thanks.
     
    #1 macmaster05, May 28, 2010
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    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    I haven't had occasion to remove the fog light bulbs. However if you plan to remove the engine under covers for access, I think you'll find this is much easier if you raise up the front of the car so that the front wheels hang down. That will give you better access to the hardware in the wheel wells that secure the under covers.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, May 28, 2010
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    When the first lens got hit by ravel/rocks being thrown up (followed quickly by the 2nd lens getting cracked) I wrote those suckers off. They've been cracked, with 1 out ever since 2004. It's a very humble look, but some time you have to know the score ... and with those things so low down ... well it's just a matter of time.
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    #3 hill, May 29, 2010
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