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[LostBloke]

Hi I tried to replace the bulbs as one has blown. Removing the top cover I was amazed at the size of the hole,it's tiny, how on earth am I supposed to reach through it to remove the light cover? Is this a job for the Christmas Fairy or am I missing something (apart from tiny hands, that is)?

Regards and Merry Christmas to all.

[TheBoy]

If you need more room, remove airbox/battery

Its definitely possible to do without though...

[DrAndyB]

Yep it's fairly simple to do     Keep hold of the rubber cover and don't drop it 

Other tip is put the sidelights on when you pop the bulb back into rear of light  as you can see to locate it better 

Have fun - Just changed mine for slightly brighter LED projector Side light bulbs.  Will see how they fair 

[LostBloke]

Hi, thanks for that, i got my fingers as far as the sidelight holder but couldn't shift it. Is it a push,twist or beat with a hammer fit?

Regards

[05omegav6]

Pulls straight out...

Removing the headlight requires three 8mm bolts to be removed. Ten minute job at most. And bottom bolt can be removed from underneath if required (ie pfl/Mfl)

[Andy B]

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Removing the headlight requires three 8mm bolts to be removed. Ten minute job at most. And bottom bolt can be removed from underneath if required (ie pfl/Mfl)

Irrelevant here but, a MFL head lamp with washers takes somewhat longer to remove than 10 mins 

[05omegav6]

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Removing the headlight requires three 8mm bolts to be removed. Ten minute job at most. And bottom bolt can be removed from underneath if required (ie pfl/Mfl)

Irrelevant here but, a MFL head lamp with washers takes somewhat longer to remove than 10 mins 

Only if you remove the grill...

[Andy B]

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Only if you remove the grill...

 
Not with you. Main rad grill or the grilles either side of the front fogs ......... either way, MFL had lamps don't come out in 10 mins unless the bumper is removed.

[DrAndyB]

Hi, thanks for that, i got my fingers as far as the sidelight holder but couldn't shift it. Is it a push,twist or beat with a hammer fit?

Yep pulls straight out  .  Perhaps try latex work gloves for purchase  .  Should be able to grab base of bulb holder and give small wiggle / rotation whilst pulling straight out.

[LostBloke]

Thanks, I'll give it another go. I'm in the process of convincing my wife that her wonderfully dainty hands were made for bulb changing 

Regards

[terry paget]

If stuck you may have to remove the air cleaner or the battery, but it should not be necesssary.
 Where in North Somerset are you?

[LostBloke]

Hi Terry

I'm just outside of Portishead, gateway to the exotic west.

Regards

[TheBoy]

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Only if you remove the grill...

 
Not with you. Main rad grill or the grilles either side of the front fogs ......... either way, MFL had lamps don't come out in 10 mins unless the bumper is removed.

Indeedy, PFL/MFL with washers, quickest way to get headlight out is to drop the bumper.  It is possible without, but takes longer.

[terry paget]

Hi Terry

I'm just outside of Portishead, gateway to the exotic west.

Regards

Not very near Midsomer Norton sadly. If you are stuck , bring it round here and we'll get it out. PM if interested.

[LostBloke]

Thanks for the kind offer. I'll keep trying but if I'm not able, I'll ask my local garage to do it on the next service.

Midsomer Norton - I recall doing the carnival there (too) many years ago.

Regards.

[terry paget]

Thanks for the kind offer. I'll keep trying but if I'm not able, I'll ask my local garage to do it on the next service.

Midsomer Norton - I recall doing the carnival there (too) many years ago.

Regards.

The carnival has returned to Midsomer Norton recently.

As I recall, I locate the side light bulb by turning on the sidelights and observing where the other side (good) bulb lights up. After removing the rubber cover, I grope aroung that region of the dead light, find the lead to the sidelight, grasp it firmly near the bulb holder, wriggle it a bit, and it comes easily out of the light unit. I can then pull it up towards me, remove the bulb (push fit I think), push in a new bulb, and shove the bulbholder back into the hole in the lamp.

[LostBloke]

O.K. You've talked me into it, weather permitting, I'll have another go in the morning.

Regards

[RobG]

O.K. You've talked me into it, weather permitting, I'll have another go in the morning.

Regards

Just up the road from you (BS10)

[LostBloke]

Hi RobG

Yes very close (BS20). You're welcome to pop in for a cuppa. I promise not to try and get you to fit my light bulb

Merry Christmas to you all.

[terry paget]

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Only if you remove the grill...

 
Not with you. Main rad grill or the grilles either side of the front fogs ......... either way, MFL had lamps don't come out in 10 mins unless the bumper is removed.

Indeedy, PFL/MFL with washers, quickest way to get headlight out is to drop the bumper.  It is possible without, but takes longer.

How wise, TB.This afternoon I easily removed a headlight on my 1997 2.0 petrol estate in 5 minutes. Replacing it took longer - the bottom bolt. After half an hour I gave up, recalling your advice. Dropped the bumper, 5 minutes, then installed new headlight 1 minute more. Useful lesson learned.

[Magwheels]

Changed both of mine to LED's, it can be done without taking anything else off for access but it is tight!!

I have large ish hands and they did look like I had been teasing a cat after....but you can do it.

[Lagondanet]

Thanks, I'll give it another go. I'm in the process of convincing my wife that her wonderfully dainty hands were made for bulb changing 

Regards

Can I borrow your wife's dainty hands? Can't get mine in there. Gave up after about a minute. 

[LostBloke]

Hi Lagondanet, sorry for the delay in replying. What with Christmas / New Year and multiple (enforced) visits to relations I've not had much time. If you can get my wife to work on a car in the cold you're welcome 

Regards 

[Lagondanet]

Thanks for the offer.