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lewiswright · Apr 10th, 2008, 10:42 PM

hi!!

Was changing my front indicators to silver visions, when i turnd my sidelights back on i relised one of my sidelights wasnt working. i may have losened the connection or damaged the bulb. iv looked in the handbook but cant seem to figure out how to get the sidelight out to try and change it. does any one know or have any ideas?
also while im at it i think i might change the sidelights to a xenon bulb to make it a bit brighter, has anyone done this or have any ideas or how to make an improve to the look??
Cheers Lewis.

mmmiddy · Apr 11th, 2008, 06:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lewiswright (original)

hi!!

Was changing my front indicators to silver visions, when i turnd my sidelights back on i relised one of my sidelights wasnt working. i may have losened the connection or damaged the bulb. iv looked in the handbook but cant seem to figure out how to get the sidelight out to try and change it. does any one know or have any ideas?
also while im at it i think i might change the sidelights to a xenon bulb to make it a bit brighter, has anyone done this or have any ideas or how to make an improve to the look??
Cheers Lewis.

The sidelights are right next to the indicators.
They just twist out the same way as the indicators, they can be tight though, and there isn't much room!

No comment · Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:42 PM

Same problem for me - the driver's side sidelight is COMPLETELY jammed in - any tips on getting them out, I'm going to shred my hand and I'm not even sure if I'm twisting it the right way!

Cheers
Jeff

Richard Crofts · Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:40 PM

I used an adjustable spanner on one of mine that had got really stuck .. seemed to do the trick

Weemann · Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:24 PM

it might sound like a monumental task but taking the front bumper off really is easy! quickest way to change it..... ull need a screwdriver, 10 mil spanner and socket o n one of those torque screwdrivers i think their called, star shaped jobbies!!!!1

Apr 10th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#1
lewiswright MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 46 Offline	stupid question - sidelights!! hi!! Was changing my front indicators to silver visions, when i turnd my sidelights back on i relised one of my sidelights wasnt working. i may have losened the connection or damaged the bulb. iv looked in the handbook but cant seem to figure out how to get the sidelight out to try and change it. does any one know or have any ideas? also while im at it i think i might change the sidelights to a xenon bulb to make it a bit brighter, has anyone done this or have any ideas or how to make an improve to the look?? Cheers Lewis.

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Apr 11th, 2008, 06:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
mmmiddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lewiswright (original) hi!! Was changing my front indicators to silver visions, when i turnd my sidelights back on i relised one of my sidelights wasnt working. i may have losened the connection or damaged the bulb. iv looked in the handbook but cant seem to figure out how to get the sidelight out to try and change it. does any one know or have any ideas? also while im at it i think i might change the sidelights to a xenon bulb to make it a bit brighter, has anyone done this or have any ideas or how to make an improve to the look?? Cheers Lewis. The sidelights are right next to the indicators. They just twist out the same way as the indicators, they can be tight though, and there isn't much room!

Jun 23rd, 2008, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
No comment MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Same problem for me - the driver's side sidelight is COMPLETELY jammed in - any tips on getting them out, I'm going to shred my hand and I'm not even sure if I'm twisting it the right way! Cheers Jeff

Jun 23rd, 2008, 03:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 11:16 PM Posts: 2,993 Offline	I used an adjustable spanner on one of mine that had got really stuck .. seemed to do the trick

Jun 23rd, 2008, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Weemann QuickSilver My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 53 Offline	it might sound like a monumental task but taking the front bumper off really is easy! quickest way to change it..... ull need a screwdriver, 10 mil spanner and socket o n one of those torque screwdrivers i think their called, star shaped jobbies!!!!1

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