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This may be simple, but how to i get access to the fog light bulbs? Which parts of the car do i need to remove to get at them?

ChevyMgr

2008 Chevrolet HHR | HHR (VIN A) Service Manual | Document ID: 1737648
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Front Fog Lamp Replacement



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the forward portion of either the LF or RF wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
Disconnect the fog lamp bulb electrical connector.

1 Front Fog Lamp Assembly

Procedure
Remove the adjuster screw from the outer locking ring fog lamp assembly.
Release the four front bumper fascia tabs securing the outer ring to the front bumper fascia and slide the locking ring from the lamp horizontal pedestals.
Disengage the lamp assembly from the locking tabs on the front bumper fascia.
Pull the fog lamp housing, rearward from the front bumper fascia.

2 Front Fog Lamp Bulb Assembly

Caution: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure
Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise in order to remove.

chevyorange

Got something on the whole fog light assembly? My drivers one popped backwards into the front bumper area after a hairy crossing of a mountain pass.

Looks like it should just kinda snap back in, doesn’t look like any damage....

LawDog88

Then it sounds like you need to remove the wheel well liner and re-put it in place.

chevyorange

Thanks, I just don’t wanna remove the wheel well to find out there’s a special tool or connector!

It looks “click in” to me though.

LawDog88

That much I do not know. But, in any case, in order to access the forward lights, you must remove the well liner..
Btw, it helps to turn the vehicle tire opposite the side you are working on. So if it's left, turn it right, and vice versa.

chevyorange

I kinda jammed my hand up there and felt around but it was in the mid teens on the pass... ugh...

Thanks for the help!

LawDog88

I hear ya.. if it's wet, taKe a towel to kneel on, and pop the little rivets, VERY CAREFULLY. P.I.T.A. to get them off. Recommend you use a pair of needle nose pliers. Pull back the liner, and see what needs to be done..
Also, if you are under warranty, you should be able to get the rivets replaced at no cost under warranty, if not, it's probably like $6 for the 3 rivets brand new..

JavaMann

Here's a video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8NuRiyY5XI that shows replacement of a bulb, then the entire assembly. Should give you the info you need to pop yours back in place. (Disclaimer: not affiliated in any way with 1aauto... just saw the video the other day so thought it pertinent to this thread)

Daryl

chevyorange

Fantastic! Thanks everyone, love HHR.net! :)

Happy New Year, gang!