HID, Xenon stuck.

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Hi all, HID Bulb removal problem.

Collars seams stuck. took rubber boot off. turning hard, CCW, on black plastic collar, not budging.

Any ideas, am i doing the right thing? Can send pics. tonight. Plastic collar is about 3 inch diameter.

Steve

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Facelift or PFL?
And just to be 100% sure: CCW as if you were standing behind the car looking towards the nose?

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6/2000 build, pre face lift. CCW as you described; look from back of car towards nose.
used a little heat on plastic collar.

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Figured is out. Prefacelift, securing ring; three or four small torques. Facelift HID securing ring unscrews, no bolts.