HELP! Changing Headlight.... securing clip came loose.

bluey9 · 30th January 2008, 08:11

Hi
Had a headlight go this morning on the way to work and set about changing the bulb (5 minute job I thought). I took all the covers off, removed the bulb, put the new one in the holder and went to put the securing clip in place across the back of the bulb.... but it came loose.
Can anyone help with some idea of how the two prongs should slide into the other side I can't see. I also can't have many goes at this for fear of it dropping down inside the wheel arch as the screws securing the arch seem to be stuck solid.
Thanks for any help in advance.
Hope I can do this today as I have a long drive home and don't fancy doing it "one eyed".

Cheers
Bluey

bluey9 · 30th January 2008, 11:44

Tried fiddling about with it to no avail. Read some stuff whereby guys spent hours at it with no success and in the end had to remove the bumper and headlight. My method is much simpler.... "no more nails" on a roll. I'll see how long it lasts and get the job done proerly when time permits.

rollsey1 · 30th January 2008, 12:04

Hi Bluey.

Difficult to describe how it fits in – I think it’s 2 hooks either side - but if it’s any consolation mine came out and with the help of a torch and the wheel pointing in towards the engine, I was able to just get a view and secure it. Mine was on the passenger side – may be different on the drivers side.

Andy

bluey9 · 30th January 2008, 12:26

Aye, that thought went through my mind when looking at it. I would have had a view of it if it was drivers side. Can't wait to see how long this lasts.

moonstoneboy · 30th January 2008, 12:36

I have found that the nearside a piece of cake but the offside for some reason. Found it a lot easier removing the wheel and with a torch you can vaguely see what you might be doing.

Paul

Moonstone · 30th January 2008, 17:37

My tip is to take a photo with your phone (if it has a flash) or digital compact camera of the other side through the access panel. It might take a few attempts, but you will then see how it fits (though it may be reversed L-R).

Actually, the diagram in the owner's manual (bulb changing) isn't too bad, either. It looks like the prongs need to be forced apart slightly to engage in their holders.

30th January 2008, 08:11	#1
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	HELP! Changing Headlight.... securing clip came loose. Hi Had a headlight go this morning on the way to work and set about changing the bulb (5 minute job I thought). I took all the covers off, removed the bulb, put the new one in the holder and went to put the securing clip in place across the back of the bulb.... but it came loose. Can anyone help with some idea of how the two prongs should slide into the other side I can't see. I also can't have many goes at this for fear of it dropping down inside the wheel arch as the screws securing the arch seem to be stuck solid. Thanks for any help in advance. Hope I can do this today as I have a long drive home and don't fancy doing it "one eyed". Cheers Bluey

30th January 2008, 11:44	#2
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Tried fiddling about with it to no avail. Read some stuff whereby guys spent hours at it with no success and in the end had to remove the bumper and headlight. My method is much simpler.... "no more nails" on a roll. I'll see how long it lasts and get the job done proerly when time permits.

30th January 2008, 12:04	#3
rollsey1 Loves to post Honda Super Magna Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Bluey. Difficult to describe how it fits in – I think it’s 2 hooks either side - but if it’s any consolation mine came out and with the help of a torch and the wheel pointing in towards the engine, I was able to just get a view and secure it. Mine was on the passenger side – may be different on the drivers side. Andy

30th January 2008, 12:26	#4
bluey9 Banned 2004 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connoisseur Saloon, 2006 MG TF Spark 135, Jaguar XJ Sovereign TDVi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 805 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Aye, that thought went through my mind when looking at it. I would have had a view of it if it was drivers side. Can't wait to see how long this lasts.

30th January 2008, 12:36	#5
moonstoneboy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDT Tourer - naturally in Moonstone Green Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey - near Gatwick Airport Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I have found that the nearside a piece of cake but the offside for some reason. Found it a lot easier removing the wheel and with a torch you can vaguely see what you might be doing. Paul