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Offline T_J_G

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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #10 on: 01 March 2010, 16:20 »
I *think* VW offer a free fitting service on bulbs, although i don't know wether that's part of a service or if you just buy the parts...
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Offline mattkh

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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #11 on: 01 March 2010, 17:00 »
Hi
The passneger side one I was determined to do without removing the battery. I did it. Right tips:
1.Use a mirror to see how the wire clip hooks to lock.
2.As you withdraw the headlamp bulb, watch the orientation of the notch at the base of the bulb. This notch sits in a designated place in the headlamp. The notch on the new bulb must be placed in this place.
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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #12 on: 01 March 2010, 17:03 »
I managed to do n/s dipped bulb without taking bumper off.  Took about 30 mins with a torch and an inspection mirror.

Won't be doing that again!  I'm having a bumper off, bulb makeover party when the weathers nicer  :grin:
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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #13 on: 01 March 2010, 17:35 »
Hi
A photo of the bulb notch seat
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/mattkh/Image575.jpg
A photo of the hook. Be warned this is of the drivers side. The pasenger side one will be facing the opposite way.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/mattkh/Image574.jpg
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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #14 on: 01 March 2010, 20:34 »
i've gotta say what happened to doing this on the move...its illegal in France to drive with any bulbs out and you have to drive with a full set on you...and yellow jackets and triangles...you'd be funked with a mk4 light going! :grin: 

even my honda you could do this yaself
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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #15 on: 01 March 2010, 20:37 »
Quote from: dTEA on 01 March 2010, 20:34
i've gotta say what happened to doing this on the move...its illegal in France to drive with any bulbs out and you have to drive with a full set on you...and yellow jackets and triangles...you'd be funked with a mk4 light going! :grin: 

even my honda you could do this yaself

Just carry a torx bit and do it anywhere  :laugh:
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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #16 on: 01 March 2010, 21:23 »
Mate of mine claims he will be able do it, gonna meet him in a min... in the dark! I don't think this is gonna go to plan lol.

If not I'm gonna nip it up a mates garage early in the morning and get him do it and pay the price lol
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Re: headlight bulbs.. can they be changed without removing bumper??
« Reply #17 on: 01 March 2010, 23:33 »
Can't believe it, 10 mins, both sides done.

Told him sign up on here and earn himself plenty of fivers haha.
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