Author Topic: Changing back light clusters... any tips?  (Read 822 times)

Offline The Dave

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Changing back light clusters... any tips?
« on: 27 May 2011, 01:40 »
Aint looked/done this yet but picking up some euro spec rears on Sat.

Are there any hidden/awkward bolts to look out for or hidden clips? Will I be able to do this without removing all of the boot trim/coverings? I'm assuming there are just 3 bolts.

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Offline Dave_IOW

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Re: Changing back light clusters... any tips?
« Reply #1 on: 27 May 2011, 07:39 »
yeah unscrew 3 bolts and it sort of pulls off to the side as there is a connector sorta thing right up on the side.

good luck, they are a PITA without snapping off a corner!
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Re: Changing back light clusters... any tips?
« Reply #2 on: 27 May 2011, 07:52 »
Remove the passenger side trim as there is a real awkward bot to get to, use a socket with blu tak so you don't drip it they're a pain to find.

Don't forget to fit the gaskets from your old lights.

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Re: Changing back light clusters... any tips?
« Reply #4 on: 27 May 2011, 17:42 »
Also make sure you fit right watt brake bulb, smoked units take 10w, the rest take a 5w. Unsure what euro falls under?

Offline The Dave

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Re: Changing back light clusters... any tips?
« Reply #5 on: 28 May 2011, 20:24 »
I will just have to try 'em and see lol.

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