Mr A Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I did mine by going through the inner wheel arch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 it really is a friken joke how hard they make it to change a sidelight bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Still not as bad as trying to change one on a Megane - according to Fifth Gear the other night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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