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Old Apr 18th, 2006, 04:19 PM   #1
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Question how easy/difficult

I was just wondering how easy/difficult it is to change the rear lights? and also to change the side repeater lense ? if anyone has any pointers/diagrams it would be most helpfull many thanks in advance

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Old Apr 18th, 2006, 04:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Not sure about the rear lights but the side repeaters are simple to change!

Push the lense in slightly and slide it back towards the back of the car which should free the clip and it should theoretically just pull out. Then all you have to do is twist the bulb holder to get it out


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Old Apr 18th, 2006, 05:31 PM   #3 (permalink)
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the rear lights are easy. its just 1 bolt as far as i remember.

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Quote: Originally Posted by Crouchy
the rear lights are easy. its just 1 bolt as far as i remember.

Yep, just one bolt and a couple of clips. Very easy to change
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Old Apr 18th, 2006, 09:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Ok many thanks will suss it out when me new lights n things come <big grin> <think i also need to invest in a book>

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The rear lights are dead easy. A quick howto:
  • Remove left and right side covers in boot
  • With these off you'll see a long bolt with a nut on it. A standard socket will not get down to it, so use either a deep socket (from memory its 8mm) or a spanner to start it off
  • Once you've removed the nut (don't drop it down there!) then if you feel towards the outside of the car there is two "clips" holding it in
  • Push in one of the two clips while pushing the light out a bit, then do it to the top one too. Make sure you've either got someone ready to get the light when it comes out or you have your hand there
  • Disconnect the wiring loom going to it - from memory it is a pull-back clip (you'll figure it out, dead easy)
  • To install your new ones, reverse this procedure
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