Headlight bulbs, Changing them and other questions
#1
Headlight bulbs, Changing them and other questions
Im not sure if any of you have taken a close look at changing the bulbs in the headlight housing but there is very limited space behind the headlights to change out any of the bulbs whether its the lowbeam/highbeam bulb, blinker or parking light. It almost seems as if you have to pull out the whole housing assembly to get access behind it and even that isnt too easy. I tried finding different ways of getting my hand behind the bulbs but its near impossible to squeeze a hand in that small space and this is coming from a guy who has small hands.
If anyone has looked into this and has found a better way of achieving this I would like to know, thanks.
If anyone has looked into this and has found a better way of achieving this I would like to know, thanks.
#2
Do Fits in the states not come with manuals as a large numbers of answers are contained in the manual? You get to the parker and headlights from under the front guards not the engine bay. The manual has step by step instructions and pictures comprehensively detailing the process.
Last edited by vividjazz; 04-30-2006 at 11:54 PM.
#3
Originally Posted by vividjazz
Do Fits in the state not come with manuals as a large numbers of answers are contained in the manual? You get to the parker and headlights from under the front guards not the engine bay.
#4
The process for us is to put the front wheels at full lock in one direction to get better access to the wheel arch. Undo 2 plastic clips then you can get your hand in behind the lights. I'm 6' 3"s so don't exactly have small hands. Its certainly not comfy in there but quite adequate. Parkers twist out and headlights unclip and have a seal that comes off.
Price paid for a small engine bay.
Price paid for a small engine bay.
#5
the manual says to take out only the one round fender clip
but if you take out the square one (with the phillips screw) and pull the fender further back, it's easier
I also find taking the whole wheel off (or use a hoist) makes more clearance
-joe
but if you take out the square one (with the phillips screw) and pull the fender further back, it's easier
I also find taking the whole wheel off (or use a hoist) makes more clearance
-joe
#7
Originally Posted by erinmeow
So do we have any DIY for the headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs yet? (hopefully with pictures)