Kraziekatz1 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 One of my sidelights has pretty much gone and the other is starting to flicker. I've just read through the guide on how to replace them and am currently sat by my car crying. I don't suppose a knowledgable person in the Reading area fancies popping round and replacing a couple of light bulbs? There's a cup of tea and a cake in it! Also, is this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131801559418 the best option to go with? I can't tell if they are the ones I currently have (look similar-ish)...... 2004 350z GT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 These leds are the same as ive just ordered, thought id give them a go too. Theres no easy way to replace the bulbs, either bumper removal or wheel arch liner removal...obviously remove the rim first!...the 2nd option being less stressful!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASemper Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Love this forum, thanks all Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraziekatz1 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 These leds are the same as ive just ordered, thought id give them a go too. Theres no easy way to replace the bulbs, either bumper removal or wheel arch liner removal...obviously remove the rim first!...the 2nd option being less stressful!! Yep, ordered mine now as well Got a headlight gone as well now so good (or bad) timing to get them all replaced in one hit! Have been assured by my mechanic guru that wheel arch liner is the best & quickest route in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Yep go in through the arch linner should be a 15 minute job. The main issue I have is generating enough torque in my fingers to turn the lightbulb into the lock position once its in the hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 These leds are the same as ive just ordered, thought id give them a go too. Theres no easy way to replace the bulbs, either bumper removal or wheel arch liner removal...obviously remove the rim first!...the 2nd option being less stressful!! Yep, ordered mine now as well Got a headlight gone as well now so good (or bad) timing to get them all replaced in one hit! Have been assured by my mechanic guru that wheel arch liner is the best & quickest route in. theyre pretty small but the fitment is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Not sure you can do the headlight via the wheel arch, It might be possible of the cars off the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Not sure you can do the headlight via the wheel arch, It might be possible of the cars off the floor. Maybe worth a look on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erni902 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 You can change all the lights through the wheel arch. All I have done is jack the car up until the wheel is off the floor to give me room. Ideally you could remove the wheel to give you a little more space to position your arms etc and make it more easily accessible. The only bulb I have found that you cannot change via the wheel arch is the indicator bulb but this is only if you are uprating to LED bulb. This is because they are slightly longer than the regular filament bulb and with the bulb in the holder there is not enough space to maneuver it into the hole. I had to remove the front bumper and loosen the headlight mounting bolts to allow me to move the headlight unit forward to gain enough space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASemper Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) A quick pic before work this morn That is just sidelights on by the way, they really are damn bright! Now to see if they will last. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Edited October 24, 2016 by ASemper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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