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This howto was taken from Randy's Neon Page with permission of the owner.

Have you looked in your manual? That's right, it does NOT tell you how to replace the bulbs in the fog lights. I guess that means you have to take it back to the dealer and let them do it, right? Wrong! If you have cruise control, the driver's side fog lamp can be a real pain, but after you do it once, you can make it easier for the future. While you're in there, get some 886 bulbs for the replacements, they are almost double the wattage, are noticeably brighter, and, based on the fact that the fog light fuse is 10 amps, do not draw too much current.

To remove the fog lamps:

  1. (passenger side) Look under the car behind the fascia and you can see where the fog lamp housing has a bolt going through the metal part of the car. The nut is on the back, 13mm. Unbolt it, and the housing slips out through the front of the fascia. Be careful with the wires, there is a clip that holds them to the lamp housing.
  2. 2) Twist bulb 1/4 turn and slide it out. Install new bulb, being careful not to touch it with your fingers or any oily rags. If you do accidentally touch the bulb, clean it with alcohol (rubbing, silly, not the drinking kind) before installing it, otherwise you will be doing this all over again very shortly.
  3. 3) Twist bulb 1/4 turn to lock it in the housing, pass the housing back through the fascia, and bolt it back on. Try to keep it centered left to right int he hole, but you will most likely need to re-aim the fog lights after removing them so they won't blind other drivers.

    4. There, that was the easy one, probably took no more than 5 minutes. And, you don't even need to jack up the car or even lay on the ground. Don't worry, the driver's side isn't impossible, it's just a good test of patience. Now that you're prepared..

  4. The easiest way I found to do the driver's side fog lamp was with a 13mm open ended wrench. If you DON'T have cruise control, it's probably as easy as the passenger side one. Otherwise, there is a vacuum reservoir in the way. I was able to fit an open end wrench between the front edge of the reservoir (it looks like a box) and the frame member and loosen the bolt that way. Only problem is you get less than 1/4 turn each time, so it takes a long time.
  5. Once you have the housing removed, take a look at the bolt on it. It's held to the housing with a clip nut. I was able to carefully pry it open a little then turn the bolt to remove it (it comes in handy when reinstalling the bolt, but isn't absolutely necessary). Here's another tricky part - I managed to slide the bolt in around the top left (right if you are facing the back of the car) of the box, and I only dropped it twice before getting it in the hole. I then screwed the clip nut on so it wouldn't fall out. Now, the main 13mm nut goes on the FRONT and you can easily reach it. Next time removing the fog lamp will be easy.
  6. Test your new, brighter lights. Be sure to check aim and adjust according to your local regulations so you don't get pulled over for having blinding lights.
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