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Old Dec 15th, 2007, 03:36 PM   #6
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Quote: Originally Posted by Capsaisin (original)
Well in theory, if you feel behind the rear bumper you should feel the reversing light. You need to push in the retaining clips at either end of the light assembly and the whole assembly should then push out. The bulb can then be changed.

This theory worked in practice for me. Takes a little effort but not too difficult.
I put in a halogen 35W 796 ba15s bulb that's about twice as bright as the stock P21W bulb,
but not powerful enough to melt the housing or wiring or BC1.
You can't use these for the brake or fog or turn signal light, however, because they light up
a little slower than a standard bulb

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