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Off side side light bulb
« on: 25 November 2010, 16:35 »
Is there an easy way of changing these or is it a bumper and headlight out job :sad: :sad:
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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #1 on: 25 November 2010, 16:39 »
i managed to change all my bulbs without removing the lights.
you'll end up woth very scratched bleeding hands thou!!!

also to get the side light bulbs you need angled long nose needle pliyers but grip the housing gently not to break the clips....or youll have to wedge the bulbs back in as i found out on one!!!


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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #2 on: 25 November 2010, 16:42 »
The bumper comes off so easy there is no point scratching your hands up.


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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #3 on: 25 November 2010, 17:10 »
I changed all my headlight bulbs last weekend, awkward but possible  :wink:
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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #4 on: 25 November 2010, 17:44 »
are the headlights bolted in at the bottom or are they located by some sort..??? :grin:
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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #5 on: 25 November 2010, 17:48 »
There is two T25 torx bolts at the bottom of the light.

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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #6 on: 25 November 2010, 23:30 »
Cheers for the reply guys. will have a go at this in morning :grin: :grin:
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Re: Off side side light bulb
« Reply #7 on: 26 November 2010, 00:52 »
My mechanic mate did mine for me no problem with the bumper intact so every time one pops I get him sort it me, sidelights 2 mins a side nothing but the headlight back covers removed, job done lol.