Help please

[webvtr]

hi all long time no speak. i have just got a new set of buklbs for my headlights. i have changed the small sidelight bulbs but CANT get into the headlight bulb to change it. It is really pissing me off. could somebody please tell me how to remove the bulb please as its doin my head in. Also will i need to get my lights re alined or will they be ok?smileys/smiley16.gif

[DevilDamo]

on the back of the headlight (under the bonnet) there is a little metal cage which is clipped into position to secure the bulbs. you will need to push this clip towards the front of the car (towards you) and then push it slightly to the left or right and then the cage should come loose. you can then pull the existing bulb out and replace with the new.

make sure when you put the new one in, that the three prongs fit into the three grooves on the back of the headlight. i take it you do have a set of 'h4' bulbs!?!

when the bulbs is in, bring the metal clip back up to the light unit and then slide it to the left or right until you hear a click. you should be able to see how its fixed by looking under the bonnet.

once you have put the bulb back in, have a look from the front of the headlight to see if the bulb runs at right angle to the deflector, which is in the main light unit. if the bulb is at an angle, you will not obtain maximum visibility.

hope this helps mate.

[webvtr]

is this clip where the big rubber weather seal thing is?? as all i can get me hand on is a square bit of plastic where the weather seal is! please reply

[Simo]

Unplug the electrical connector, remove the rubber boot, then you should see the back of the bulb and the clips.

You need to press the wire spring clips in and hook them around the retaining clip of the bulb rear plate.

Its a little tricky, but you should be able to do it once you figure out how the clip works...

ANy help?? smileys/smiley5.gif

[DevilDamo]

sorry, i forgot to mention that bit smileys/smiley9.gif thats the first thing i took off before i got stuck. i thought you would have already done that mate!!! hehe! smileys/smiley4.gif

but yes, as simon says, pull out the connector, then the rubber sleeve, then you will see what im talking about.

[webvtr]

i cant get it off
do you pull it, twist it or what? i dont have a clue how to get past the 1st stage. please more help. devil whats ya msn?

[KAMENi]

just pull the connector out, pull the rubber out, and there's the cage.

use force, i dont think you can break something

[GreenSaxo]

will talk to ya on msn chris.

[webvtr]

right i have the feckin thing off but theres a huge feckin spring. i cant get it off. please help smileys/sad.gif

[KAMENi]

like damo said:
"you will need to push this clip towards the front of the car (towards you) and then push it slightly to the left or right and then the cage should come loose. you can then pull the existing bulb out and replace with the new."

[hopey]

it does your head in doesnt it . it did when i put my blue vision bulbs in. web are you going to fcs!!