Changing Side Light on 172

[richard s]

I can change the bulbs on the passengers side with ease but I just cant seem to get to the drivers side due to air conditioning pipe Anybody got any suggestions?

 

[simon_182]

Richard

Firstly, is it a phase II Mk II?

If it is, I changed my sidelights yesterday and although a struggle to access I did manange. I beleive the only alternative is to remove the bumper and then light assembly. Where are you located? If you're near I could do it in about 10 mins, providing its the same as my 182!

Si

 

[richard s]

Yes make its a Phase II Mark II. Im Camberley/Surrey way no idea how close that is to you?

Cheers Buddy

 

[Martin_172]

remove the bumper, many if you have hands 200% larger than your average man!, fiddle about you will get there!!

 

[simon_182]

Richard.

Im nowhere near you sorry.

Si

 

[Soot1e]

Yes make its a Phase II Mark II. Im Camberley/Surrey way no idea how close that is to you?

Cheers Buddy

No idea where Fife is? :slap:

 

[Feirny]

It's a doddle, I can do them in about 30secs flat.

 

[SteveS Cup]

I have the same issue... My sausage fingers can't get to them!!!

 

[Gangeyboy1982]

These are a pig...perhaps not the best idea but i got a good grip on the two wires and a swift tug got it out. failing that needle nose pilers.
Once out they seem to be easier to do.

 

[SteveS Cup]

I managed to do the above... Twist out the Full Beam bulb and then tug the wires.

I've actually done this because I couldn't stand the yellowy side lights and I think it looks much better with just the xenons anyway.

Can't wait till MOT time to have to put the buggers back in!!!!!