CiaranMcKeown
14-11-2007, 02:28 PM
K, so i got the new headlights from Euro Car Parts. Worked out 178pounds each, not cheap.
this is what you have to do to change them...
Remove the two visible bolts holding the unit in place (red pointers)
And remove the strengthening bars 4 bolts (green Pointers) to give you some room to move the unit.
Now, remove the wheel arch lining/stone guard to give you access to the back of the unit, best to turn the wheels full lock in the direction of the side you are working on. This is a tight squeeze (because you are not removing the front bumper)
You will notice a serated edge disk with a bolt in the middle, this is easier to find with a torch. If you follow along the joint of bumper and quarter panel it is about level with that. loosen the bolt with a few turns and then to save time unscrew the remainder by hand. Once fully removed this bolt only separates from the light housing, it does not come out into your hand so to speak.
With those 3 bolts removed all that needs to be done is disconnect the electrical supply to the unit and then a thin purple pipe in the bottom (not sure what this is for, it may be for water supply to washer jets, which i do not have)
Jiggle the unit about and it will come out, you will have to move the strengthening bar back towards the windscreen to get the unit free. Once that is done, its just a matter of everything else in reverse. Ans same goes for the opposite side.
Heres a few other pics of the change...
Sorry about the poor quality images, these were taken with my phone. I'll get some better ones later 2day.
this is what you have to do to change them...
Remove the two visible bolts holding the unit in place (red pointers)
And remove the strengthening bars 4 bolts (green Pointers) to give you some room to move the unit.
Now, remove the wheel arch lining/stone guard to give you access to the back of the unit, best to turn the wheels full lock in the direction of the side you are working on. This is a tight squeeze (because you are not removing the front bumper)
You will notice a serated edge disk with a bolt in the middle, this is easier to find with a torch. If you follow along the joint of bumper and quarter panel it is about level with that. loosen the bolt with a few turns and then to save time unscrew the remainder by hand. Once fully removed this bolt only separates from the light housing, it does not come out into your hand so to speak.
With those 3 bolts removed all that needs to be done is disconnect the electrical supply to the unit and then a thin purple pipe in the bottom (not sure what this is for, it may be for water supply to washer jets, which i do not have)
Jiggle the unit about and it will come out, you will have to move the strengthening bar back towards the windscreen to get the unit free. Once that is done, its just a matter of everything else in reverse. Ans same goes for the opposite side.
Heres a few other pics of the change...
Sorry about the poor quality images, these were taken with my phone. I'll get some better ones later 2day.