HELP! Is there a secret

[Brettssunshine]

To getting the headlight bulb out of the light compartment? I have the gauge panel off and the end cap is off both lights but I can't unscrew the bulb...it won't budge. Any suggestions?

 

[r1100rider]

To getting the headlight bulb out of the light compartment? I have the gauge panel off and the end cap is off both lights but I can't unscrew the bulb...it won't budge. Any suggestions?

Do a search lamont did a video on this there is a clip

 

[Brettssunshine]

Is the video on this forum? I thought I had gone through all on this forum and I've googled and there are a handful of videos for the 2009 RS but none on getting the bulb out.

Edit: I went through every video and there isn't one that I saw on the forum addressing my model or an ST with the same lights.

 

[r1100rider]

Is the video on this forum? I thought I had gone through all on this forum and I've googled and there are a handful of videos for the 2009 RS but none on getting the bulb out.

Edit: I went through every video and there isn't one that I saw on the forum addressing my model or an ST with the same lights.

Yes it's on here try hid bulb upgrade or something like that I'll look two esi hid bulb upgrade by lamonster

 

[Brettssunshine]

I found the post and the instructions. It looks like I'm going to have to take more of the Tupperware off than just the instrument panel. I don't have enough room to get my hand in there to get the bulb out. It's like its glued in there. The manual said to just turn counterclockwise but it won't budge. I'll give it another try on Wednesday. :banghead:

 

[IGETAROUND]

try this:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/sear...adlight+Bulbs+Can-am+Rss+Spyder&fr=hp-avast-s

 

[kep-up]

I found the post and the instructions. It looks like I'm going to have to take more of the Tupperware off than just the instrument panel. I don't have enough room to get my hand in there to get the bulb out. It's like its glued in there. The manual said to just turn counterclockwise but it won't budge. I'll give it another try on Wednesday. :banghead:

The manual is correct. Onl need to reove the instrument panel and maybe the windshield if it is an aftermarketshield. It an't easy! Not ver muchroom, but take your time. Have a visua inside the housin with a flashlight. You will be able to see how to twist the socket. Be careful to not drop any of the parts as you remove them. You will need to reuse them. After you have done one, th esecond is a piece of cake. Good luck.

 

[pitzerwm]

You might need to push in as well as counter clockwise.

 

[napper39]

ive changed a lot of head light bulbs and I had to push in and then turn,thats all I know.yes push in on the bulb then turn.

 

[Brettssunshine]

You might need to push in as well as counter clockwise.

Ok, I have not tried pushing in and twisting. I tried both bulbs, my husband tried both bulbs and nothing. It sounds like they should come right out and not be this difficult. Like I said, I won't be able to try this again until Wednesday but I'll post if the pushing and twisting works.

Thanks everyone for the input! It's much appreciated. :bowdown:

 

[Crisis]

Ok, I have not tried pushing in and twisting. I tried both bulbs, my husband tried both bulbs and nothing. It sounds like they should come right out and not be this difficult. Like I said, I won't be able to try this again until Wednesday but I'll post if the pushing and twisting works.

Thanks everyone for the input! It's much appreciated. :bowdown:

Hi make sure the rubber end caps are reinstalled securely
Otherwise, they will fall off on to the exhaust manifold. I know pps:

 

[Magdave]

 

[Brettssunshine]

RS not RT

At this point, I wish I had an RT. I can find videos on everything for them. I have a 2009 RS and the only thing that gets removed in order to change the bulb is the gauge panel and possibly your windshield. Sounds simple...right? :gaah:

 

[Magdave]

This Might help gives you a different place to reach the light.