V6 side light bulb change

[FrattonEnder]

Anyone got any top tips on how to easily change the sidelight bulbs on a facelift V6? Compared to my diesel, I can barely get my hand in behind the light unit in the V6, let alone get my fingers in to grip the bulb holder. I wouldn't mind if I had hands like shovels, but I don't!

The bulbs in there are so feeble and almost orange when on, that I'd like to swap them out for something a bit whiter - ideally without having to whip the bumper off.

[xsport]

Cant you get in through the wheel arch liners access covers ? if you can get them replaced with some canbus friendly LED. It may help if you turn the wheel lock one way fully to gain access. Give it a go !!

[FrattonEnder]

Originally Posted by xsport

Cant you get in through the wheel arch liners access covers ? if you can get them replaced with some canbus friendly LED. It may help if you turn the wheel lock one way fully to gain access. Give it a go !!

I've got Xenons and all the gubbins that sits behind them makes it tricky to snake my arm through to the sidelights. I did think of that



Beginning to think that bumper off and LEDs is the way to go. Anyway, the lenses need a good refurb, so I'll do that at the same time!

[suzublu]

Undo the top screws on the bumper and tilt forward 😎 I've got xenons too and never had a problem.

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[FrattonEnder]

Originally Posted by suzublu

Undo the top screws on the bumper and tilt forward 😎 I've got xenons too and never had a problem.

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Sounds easier than whipping the whole thing off. Might give that a try when the wind and rain back off a bit.

[Robson Rover Repair]

I use these myself on my xenons and projectors.

https://amzn.to/3S4drjW

Perfect length and angle to remove the little white holder without replying on pulling the two wires instead.

Also a tiny dab of vasoline around the white holder when reinserting will make it much easier in the future so it doesn't just turn into hard baked plastic with a swollen seal.

[FrattonEnder]

Originally Posted by Robson Rover Repair

I use these myself on my xenons and projectors.

https://amzn.to/3S4drjW

Perfect length and angle to remove the little white holder without replying on pulling the two wires instead.

Also a tiny dab of vasoline around the white holder when reinserting will make it much easier in the future so it doesn't just turn into hard baked plastic with a swollen seal.

Cheers Colin, I've got something similar in the toolbox which I bought to removed a recessed ceiling light in the kitchen. Will give them a try when the rain stops!