Changing headlight bulb on rover 75 - Page 3

Captain Pedro · 2nd February 2013, 14:37

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Originally Posted by SONICGROOVE

Hi guys, sorry to necropost, i'm just replacing the NSF bulb, but have managed to lose the single retaining clip that held the inspection panel in place. I don't even know what to search for to find a replacement. any ideas where I can get a replacement from? also, the clip to hold the bulb in didn't go back correctly, but i can't get it back off again, it seems secure though. will I be ok leaving it like that or am i looking at future problems? I already have a nice 2 inch gash on my hand from my labours so far. Whoever designed this needs a kick in the ****!

Scrap yard for the retaining screw?

everard600 · 9th March 2013, 03:07

Hi Guys, thanks very much to Colvert for the photos. Took me 3 hours to do the passenger side H7. The fuse box refused to come out and the retaining clip fell out so I was lost trying to put it back in - when I couldn't see what to do!

Finally only solution - take the wheel off to get better access and used photos to work out how the clip hooks up.
A few expletives were muttered I can tell you.

scotty381 · 3rd November 2013, 10:45

Hi fellow sufferers,

I have been putting this off for a couple of days, firstly because I was off work and didn't need the car and secondly, because I was dreading the task at hand! From reading all the posts i knew it was going to be one of those jobs that should be easy but was going to be difficult due to the lack of access etc. I'm glad to report back and tell you it was a piece of ****!! I had a good look under the wheel arch and decided it would be best to remove the wheel which would give me a little more room, when the wheel is removed it makes it a doddle! Took me ten minutes to complete the job!

Thanks to Colvert for the photos! This makes it easier when you know what your looking for.

BeeJay55 · 18th November 2013, 06:32

You can always take it to Halfords and pay them to do it. Saves a lot of time and skin from your knuckles. When asking them to do the job, watch their face when you tell them what car you have

Cudjoheadagain · 30th November 2013, 08:44

Ohhh, got this to do on the ZT passenger side so using the 75 estate atm. NOT looking forward to it !!!!!

jaygsi · 20th December 2014, 13:14

hi all. Just changing headlight bulb on passenger side, removed fuse box, taken out 2 screws out of rear of the plastic panel that fits onto the rear of the light, but it still seems held on at the bottom of the cover

Any ideas? thanks

suzublu · 20th December 2014, 13:19

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Originally Posted by jaygsi

hi all. Just changing headlight bulb on passenger side, removed fuse box, taken out 2 screws out of rear of the plastic panel that fits onto the rear of the light, but it still seems held on at the bottom of the cover

Any ideas? thanks

Might help if you tell us what type of light you have? Projector/xenon, or reflector

And have you removed the wheel arch inspection panel?

jaygsi · 20th December 2014, 14:39

I have an 04 plate Projector/xenon highlights, i've removed the inspection panel and as other member said theres induction pipe in the way.

I have now managed to get the rear panel off, i think i may have broke something ooops. But now all i see is a motor no bulb?

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Might help if you tell us what type of light you have? Projector/xenon, or reflector

And have you removed the wheel arch inspection panel?

suzublu · 20th December 2014, 15:10

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Originally Posted by jaygsi

I have an 04 plate Projector/xenon highlights, i've removed the inspection panel and as other member said theres induction pipe in the way.

I have now managed to get the rear panel off, i think i may have broke something ooops. But now all i see is a motor no bulb?

If you've got xenon lights, you need to take the bumper off & remove the light unit to replace the bulb. What you've done, it would seem, is remove the ballast. Bad move

Borg Warner · 20th December 2014, 15:21

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Originally Posted by Simon W

My n/s dipped bulb just blew. I was in the process of fitting a new H7 and the intake tube mentioned above disintegrated into a mass of coiled wire and cardboard-type chippings. Anyone know how to replace the tube (assuming they're available in the first place)?

PS. Whoever designed access to these headlamp bulbs is an idiot.

See here:

http://www.autosiliconehoses.com/sil...r-ducting.html

70mm for the 1.8T, believe the V6s are larger but not sure of the size so check before you buy. Only comes in a meter length and you need around half that, so either spare or pop it up on here for someone else.

Did mine through the inspection panel.

3rd November 2013, 10:45	#23
scotty381 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hawick Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Headlight Bulb Hi fellow sufferers, I have been putting this off for a couple of days, firstly because I was off work and didn't need the car and secondly, because I was dreading the task at hand! From reading all the posts i knew it was going to be one of those jobs that should be easy but was going to be difficult due to the lack of access etc. I'm glad to report back and tell you it was a piece of ***!! I had a good look under the wheel arch and decided it would be best to remove the wheel which would give me a little more room, when the wheel is removed it makes it a doddle! Took me ten minutes to complete the job! Thanks to Colvert for the photos! This makes it easier when you know what your looking for. Last edited by Dragrad; 3rd December 2014 at 23:49.. Reason: Contravention of Club Rules - FAQ Rule 2*

18th November 2013, 06:32	#24
BeeJay55 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer, Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Welshpool Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You can always take it to Halfords and pay them to do it. Saves a lot of time and skin from your knuckles. When asking them to do the job, watch their face when you tell them what car you have __________________ *I’m a dyslexic agnostic with insomnia… I lie awake at night wondering if there really is a dog!*

9th March 2013, 03:07	#22
everard600 Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Guys, thanks very much to Colvert for the photos. Took me 3 hours to do the passenger side H7. The fuse box refused to come out and the retaining clip fell out so I was lost trying to put it back in - when I couldn't see what to do! Finally only solution - take the wheel off to get better access and used photos to work out how the clip hooks up. A few expletives were muttered I can tell you.

30th November 2013, 08:44	#25
Cudjoheadagain Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Telford Posts: 32 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Ohhh, got this to do on the ZT passenger side so using the 75 estate atm. NOT looking forward to it !!!!!

20th December 2014, 13:14	#26
jaygsi Regular poster rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 55 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	hi all. Just changing headlight bulb on passenger side, removed fuse box, taken out 2 screws out of rear of the plastic panel that fits onto the rear of the light, but it still seems held on at the bottom of the cover Any ideas? thanks