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10th September 2021, 11:15 | #41 |
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10th September 2021, 12:06 | #42 |
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Thanks mate, ignore my previous post I was too stupid to scroll down and see the MKII version!
OK...but, I've done that bit already. My problem is, I've got that assembly out, but I can't for the life of me remove the faulty bulb! Last edited by havvacuppa; 10th September 2021 at 12:50.. |
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The bulb fitment uses a bayonet/one-eighth turn clip, so grasp the bulb/wiring connector and turn anticlockwise until it releases. It may be very tight, so just getting the bulb/bulbholder out of the mounting needs strong fingers. The second issue is detaching the wiring connector from the bulb. This is a 'simple' pull-straight-off fitment, but may need a lot of pull. The bayonet clip itself is a separate part and fits onto the wiring connector body. The next image shows this outer dipped (non-HID) bulb (H7 55w). The metal flange seen here is a simple positioning plate to ensure the bulb is orientated correctly in the reflector hole. The Mk1 models use this same bulb, but have the wire clip system shown earlier. The inner lamps (main beam) bulb (H9 65w) fitting has a similar bayonet arrangement but the bulb body has a right-angled bend. The bayonet fastening is built into the bulb and the wiring connector has two flip open clips to allow it to pull off. Below shows an H9 bulb. TC |
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10th September 2021, 18:57 | #44 |
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On my recently acquired 75 the O/S bulb went within a week. The spring clip was so tight I couldn't release it, so I just took the bolts off the front and wheel arch and removed the front, followed by whipping the light out. Even then releasing the spring clip necessitated pliers, the 1st time I've had that bother.
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10th September 2021, 20:32 | #46 | |
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For example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264039041...IAAOSwukZb68Sy But the chances one will fit properly are slim. They have to be forced on. So, they have to be forced off. Best replaced from a 75/ZT breaker. TC |
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13th September 2021, 07:20 | #47 |
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Thank you, it's the main beam bulb I'm having problems with, followed your instructions along with a lot of effing and jeffing under my breath (don't want to upset the neighbours!), but it won't budge. My wife reminded me that I did the other side in a matter of minutes a couple of years ago, so I've no idea what's going on with this one. Guess I'll have to take it to a mechanic
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Your very own Thanks button appears after you've made ten posts to the forum. Just click the button in the posts you like.
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I have recently acquired another facelift 75 and was surprised to find the dipped beam bulb held in by a very tight spring clip, so tight that I had to remove the light unit to release the clip.
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