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 Just bought a'97 Trooper LS
#659883
10/25/05 09:12 PM
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I just picked up a '97 Trooper LS. Very nice rig... my future wheeler. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I like it maybe better than my Monty, more comfortable to drive on road. ? The right front marker/turn signal light is burned out & I can't figure out how to get the lens off to replace it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> HELP! Also I'm looking for a shop manual, does Chilton make one for the '97? I'm not finding it. Thanks Bob
'89 Monty LWB: Auto, 3" Budget Lift, 2" Body Lift, 33x11.50 Toyo MT, KYB's, LSD, Superwinch Hubs, Warn X8000i, Rock Sliders, Bumpers & STUFF Fab'd by me
'89 Raider SWB: LSD, 31" Toyo AT's, KYB's
'97 Trooper LS
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 Re: Just bought a'97 Trooper LS
[Re: BTrout]
#659884
10/25/05 09:18 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
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my troop is a '95 but you shouldn't have to take the lens off, just reach up the back side of the bumper and twist the old bulb out, then you should be able to pull the wire down a bit to fit the new one in and stick it back up in there........ again my troop is a '95 but i dont see why it would have changed, hope this helps
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Re: Just bought a'97 Trooper LS
[Re: BTrout]
#659885
10/26/05 04:23 AM
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Joined: May 2005
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Scott is right on just reaching in through the plastic inter fender and bumper and twisting the light sockets 1/3 turn is the easiest, but all that holds that light assembly in place is that one screw in the upper corner, and one small post that runs horizonally about 3/4 the way down the light that plugs into a plastic clip, it seems like it will break trying to get it out, you have to pry pretty hard on it, but it should come straight out the front (not the side)
As for a manual you are better off picking up a "workshop manual" that is for your year, keep an eye on ebay there is almost always some listed of different years, I've picked up three.
Reid
Reid
96 Trooper, 94 Amigo, 89 swb RS trooper
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Re: Just bought a'97 Trooper LS
[Re: Socalboke]
#659886
10/26/05 04:37 AM
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Just be very careful if you pry the light assembly out.
When I changed my drivers side corner lamp out, I accidentally didnt take any care as to how the assembly came out, and I broke off the upper mounting tab.
Luckily the whole assembly was being replaced anyway, but just a heads-up!
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Re: Just bought a'97 Trooper LS
#659887
10/28/05 09:19 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
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Thanks guys <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> It is not real obvious & I definatly didn't want to brake anything. Happy Trails <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> Bob
'89 Monty LWB: Auto, 3" Budget Lift, 2" Body Lift, 33x11.50 Toyo MT, KYB's, LSD, Superwinch Hubs, Warn X8000i, Rock Sliders, Bumpers & STUFF Fab'd by me
'89 Raider SWB: LSD, 31" Toyo AT's, KYB's
'97 Trooper LS
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Re: Just bought a'97 Trooper LS
#659888
10/31/05 03:14 AM
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Joined: Sep 2002
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There's an easier way than reaching under the bumper. If you pop the hood, there's a philips head screw right next to the turn light assembly. Unscrew that and you can pull the assembly forward giving you easy access to the turn bulb. Also, these bulbs tend to get loose. Sometimes all you need to do is take it out and put it back it. Good luck.
Helms is the only way to go as far as a manual goes (AFAIK). Good luck and enjoy.
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