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Title: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: frenchpolisher on 24 October 2006, 16:29:53
Sorry guys, new to this just noticed the subject wasnt showing when I posted the last one.
Can anyone please tell me how to change my headlight bulbs without taking out most of the engine????Thanks
Title: Re: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: Jim on 24 October 2006, 16:34:35
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Sorry guys, new to this just noticed the subject wasnt showing when I posted the last one.
Can anyone please tell me how to change my headlight bulbs without taking out most of the engine????Thanks
Which side drivers or passengers :)
Title: Re: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: nixoro on 24 October 2006, 16:36:00
Not sure if the same design/layout as the pre facelift but what you should have is a long black plastic rad cover that runs from one side to the other at the front, each end piece is removable using a flat screwdriver twist lock screws, depending on which headlight you want to get to.

Once removed access is tight but doable remove the rubber caps off the section of the headlight where the bulb is you want to replace remove the connectors and release the spring clips and bulb should come loose then the bulb should come out.

Very fiddly job but this is how I manage to do mine.

HTH
Title: Re: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2006, 16:38:51
It can be made much easier by removing the battery (disconnect it 30 seconds after turning the ignition off to stop the alarm sounding) and the air filter housing (remove the large jubille clip and lift the right hand side up and wiggle it out towards the engine)
Title: Re: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: nixoro on 24 October 2006, 16:41:00
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It can be made much easier by removing the battery (disconnect it 30 seconds after turning the ignition off to stop the alarm sounding) and the air filter housing (remove the large jubille clip and lift the right hand side up and wiggle it out towards the engine)

Never thought to do that, good tip. Shall have to try it next time. :y
Title: Re: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 October 2006, 16:44:52
Its a good idea to disconnect the battery anyway so removing it only involves one 13mm bolt and an extra 10mm nut.....
Title: Re: Changing headlight bulbs
Post by: Jim on 24 October 2006, 17:16:09
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Not sure if the same design/layout as the pre facelift but what you should have is a long black plastic rad cover that runs from one side to the other at the front, each end piece is removable using a flat screwdriver twist lock screws, depending on which headlight you want to get to.

Once removed access is tight but doable remove the rubber caps off the section of the headlight where the bulb is you want to replace remove the connectors and release the spring clips and bulb should come loose then the bulb should come out.

Very fiddly job but this is how I manage to do mine.

HTH

Spot on 8-)