headlight bulb changing

monty1 · 22nd April 2017, 08:23

looks a right pain, is it a bumper off job or is there a how too

monty1 · 22nd April 2017, 08:31

Fusilier · 22nd April 2017, 08:35

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Originally Posted by monty1

looks a right pain, is it a bumper off job or is there a how too

Tony

Depends on which bulb, but you can access outer one's by opening the small inspection flap in the wheel arch, turn wheel so the it faces inwards at the front then remove inspection flap, and you can then gain access via that method, but be careful not to lose spring clip

stu

Annie · 22nd April 2017, 08:46

the good news is that the bumper only takes a few minutes to get off and gives great access to assess the area not normally seen

T-Cut · 22nd April 2017, 09:43

Gaining access to the bulbs is only part of the problem. More people have difficulty actually removing and refitting them. The Mk1 range uses a wire spring retainer for both the main and dipped beam bulbs (non-HID lamps). These give problems unless you know exactly how they work. This photo shows the principle.

Under no circumstances should the wire clip be detached from the bulb housing. If it is, the lamp may have to be removed to replace it.

The Mk2 lamps use a quarter turn bayonet system.

TC

Annie · 22nd April 2017, 10:02

when i replaced my bulbs with the brighter phillips 130percent ones, i just took out the headlight altogether, only 2 bolts and then so much easier to work on.

T-Cut · 22nd April 2017, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Annie

when i replaced my bulbs with the brighter phillips 130percent ones, i just took out the headlight altogether, only 2 bolts and then so much easier to work on.

After removing the bumper of course

TC

suzublu · 22nd April 2017, 11:20

The other fitment

T-Cut · 22nd April 2017, 11:26

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Originally Posted by suzublu

The other fitment

These are typically very tight. The H9s especially.

TC

monty1 · 22nd April 2017, 19:42

cheers folks ill do it by taking the bumper off( is there a how to), all my lights are yellow so i need to replace with led bulbs

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Annie Avid contributor 2002 CDT Auto Con SE Saloon Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Worthing Posts: 113 Thanks: 62 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	the good news is that the bumper only takes a few minutes to get off and gives great access to assess the area not normally seen

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Gaining access to the bulbs is only part of the problem. More people have difficulty actually removing and refitting them. The Mk1 range uses a wire spring retainer for both the main and dipped beam bulbs (non-HID lamps). These give problems unless you know exactly how they work. This photo shows the principle. Under no circumstances should the wire clip be detached from the bulb housing. If it is, the lamp may have to be removed to replace it. The Mk2 lamps use a quarter turn bayonet system. TC

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Annie Avid contributor 2002 CDT Auto Con SE Saloon Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Worthing Posts: 113 Thanks: 62 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	when i replaced my bulbs with the brighter phillips 130percent ones, i just took out the headlight altogether, only 2 bolts and then so much easier to work on.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,923 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	The other fitment

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monty1 Avid contributor mg zt-t deisel Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 238 Thanks: 70 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	cheers folks ill do it by taking the bumper off( is there a how to), all my lights are yellow so i need to replace with led bulbs