neil2185 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hello, I am trying to change my side lights and I am struggling does anyone have a vid or a guide they could post. All it says in the handbook is to take it to nissan! I cant imagine everyone here has paid there massive prices to have a few bulbs changed! Any tips or advicve pls? Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... sidelights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil2185 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 many thanks, so I just turn the wheel to get access and then get at them from underneth? I have bought some LED bulbs off the net do u know if they are worth the hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Afraid I havent done it bud, best thing to do is search sidelights. It will come up with a fair bit of info. Heres another one. http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... sidelights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Turn the wheels and jack up slightly to get more clearance between the arch and wheel, undo a few bolts on the inner lining and push your hand in, the bulbs turn to remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 i changed mine a few weeks ago, as put the bulb in it fell out the socket in 2the sealed headlight, a long time later with a vacuum and some wire i managed 2get it out, these aftermarket wedge leds do not fit as tight as the originals so be warned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 i changed mine a few weeks ago, as put the bulb in it fell out the socket in 2the sealed headlight, a long time later with a vacuum and some wire i managed 2get it out, these aftermarket wedge leds do not fit as tight as the originals so be warned Ha ha... you're not the first, and you certainly wont be the last mate To be honest, its probably quicker to just whip the bumper off, take the headlight out, and shake out the bulb... Thats probably a 20minute job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 yeah i probably should have done:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil2185 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 I am starting to think I might just not bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I am starting to think I might just not bother! Do it mate - its all good fun. And if anything goes wrong, yeh its really annoying and will make you want to kick your dog or something, but in 6 months time its worth it and you can laugh about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomfry Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I jacked mine up took the front wheels off an got to them that way. Wasn't a quick job but definately worth it now the bulbs matchs the headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 The yellow side lights let the xenons down big time imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWZ Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 No need to jack the car up! Just turn the wheel so the tyre is pointing out towards you so you can get clearance to the clips in the lining in the wheel arch. I've done mine twice, it's not easy more of a pain as you get stratched to f**k when pulling the lining back and trying to get your hand inside to the bulb! And yes, those LED cheapo bulbs are crap IMO they don't clip on properly - I bought a set and they wouldn't clip in properly so didn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 No need to jack the car up! Just turn the wheel so the tyre is pointing out towards you so you can get clearance to the clips in the lining in the wheel arch. I've done mine twice, it's not easy more of a pain as you get stratched to f**k when pulling the lining back and trying to get your hand inside to the bulb! And yes, those LED cheapo bulbs are crap IMO they don't clip on properly - I bought a set and they wouldn't clip in properly so didn't bother. you dont have to jack it up but it does haelp as you more clearance to pull the lining down a little more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 worth while doing, a pain to change just for a bulb but worthwhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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