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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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When I installed the cruise on my SG I could not get the headlight bulb unplugged. The service manual says to grasp the plug and squeeze and pull. I have read others here that talk about working it back and forth. What part do you squeeze....the top or the bottom of the plug? It shouldn't be that hard to get out. It isn't blown but my son does get tire of standing there holding the front end when I have to take it off for whatever reason.

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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:15 PM
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You should be able to just grab hold of it and pull hard (grab the rubber boot portion of the plug). It will come right off- or at least should!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Yup, ya gotta pry the rubber off!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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I had the same problem. I took a small screwdriver and wedged in between and worked it out that way.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Light Contacts may be "weleded" to the contacts in the plug.

A small screwdriver, inserted gently between the headlight and the connector may be the answer.

Don't pry too hard as you will likely break the reflector.

 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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Some of the plugs have little"ears" (located on the sides of the plug) on them that you have to press while pulling. Before you put it back together (assuming you get it apart), put some silicone grease on the lamp pins.
 
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Would dielectric grease work as well as silicon?

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Yup, ya gotta pry the rubber off!
Didn't think you had to pull the rubber out too or at least it would be that hard to do.

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Squeeze the sides and pull. No problem. Rubber boot is a seperate piece. Just had mine off last night.
 
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First time it can be a little stuck, she'll loosen up after that.
 
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