Q: Need tips on replacing headlight bulbs on my car
I am trying to change out the headlight bulbs on my car. A video I found said to squeeze the sides of the square plastic housing and pull straight out, but I have been squeezing and pulling with no luck. Do I need to squeeze harder? I'm afraid to break it. Any tips to remove the headlight housing?
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