Headlamp Headache

[Mr A]

Im trying to replace my side lights with white ones, but havent a clue how to even get the headlamps off, it doesnt look like theres any space behind the headlamp either, so..................... can anyone tell me what i need to do to change the side lights?

[P15UL T]

hi there, it is possible to get into the side light by loosening off the top bolt that hold the light to the chassis, it is still a very tricky job

 

good luck

 

 

Paul

Dream CustomZ

[Mr A]

hi there, it is possible to get into the side light by loosening off the top bolt that hold the light to the chassis, it is still a very tricky job

 

good luck

 

 

Paul

Dream CustomZ

 

Tried that, paul. my hand wont fit on that tiny space and if i try prying the lamp up anymore, it'll break.

[GIXXERUK]

I did mine by going through the inner wheel arch

[Mr A]

I did mine by going through the inner wheel arch

 

really? never thought of that. is the inner arch a peel away plastic?

 

also, did you have to jack the car up and take of the wheel?

[Chris`I]

Turn the wheel on full lock the other way to the side you are working on (i.e. all the way to the left if you are doing the right). Then there is a single strew about 1 o'clock as you look at the wheel arch. Take that out. Next there are a couple of 10mm bolts on the botton of the liner. Remove them. You can then pry open the arch liner and get a hand in there to change it.

 

[GIXXERUK]

Turn the wheel on full lock the other way to the side you are working on (i.e. all the way to the left if you are doing the right). Then there is a single strew about 1 o'clock as you look at the wheel arch. Take that out. Next there are a couple of 10mm bolts on the botton of the liner. Remove them. You can then pry open the arch liner and get a hand in there to change it.

 

 

+1 i did jack the car up a little but didnt remove the wheels, jacking up gives extra clearance

 

you lose a bit of knuckle skin though

[P15UL T]

it really is a friken joke how hard they make it to change a sidelight bulb.

[GIXXERUK]

it really is a friken joke how hard they make it to change a sidelight bulb.

 

+1 how the hell are you supposed to do this at the side of the road

[jim]

Still not as bad as trying to change one on a Megane - according to Fifth Gear the other night!

[P15UL T]

Still not as bad as trying to change one on a Megane - according to Fifth Gear the other night!

 

seen that, what do you think the idiots are thinking when designing that

[Chris`I]

Still not as bad as trying to change one on a Megane - according to Fifth Gear the other night!

 

seen that, what do you think the idiots are thinking when designing that

At least they gave them an access hole!! What a joke that was

[GIXXERUK]

Still not as bad as trying to change one on a Megane - according to Fifth Gear the other night!

 

seen that, what do you think the idiots are thinking when designing that

 

They are thinking kerrrrr ching - take it to the dealer for a bulb change

[Chris`I]

Still not as bad as trying to change one on a Megane - according to Fifth Gear the other night!

 

seen that, what do you think the idiots are thinking when designing that

 

They are thinking kerrrrr ching - take it to the dealer for a bulb change

Did you see the quotes though, the prices were astronomical!!

 

Audi tell you to do that in the manual even though they are a piece of pi$$ to change. My old dear asked if she should take hers as a brake light bulb had gone, and they wanted about £40 for the hassle!