Headlight changing FAQ?

[portland]

Couldn't find anything on search, is there a f**kwit's guide to changing bulbs, preferably with pics?

I'll be looking at dipped and main beams (no point upgrading side lights) Phillips foolish bright, obviously.

Hands aren't those of a three year old, will it be struggle?


<edit> Trophy btw, so none of this Xenon and ballast trauma.

 

[pat40]

Its quite simple actually, There should be a rubber cover on LHS and RHS. Pull them off. Then there should be plastic handle type things, twist and pull them. The RHS is trickier as there is less room for your hands. I'll try to get a pic if you didn't get this!

 

[portland]

Ta - I'm a chimp when it comes to anything like this. Ironically I used to do all manner of stuff with the old GTI and Escort, but I've just got well out of practise. Doesn't look to be much room 80

 

[pat40]

Yes, ur trophy has a beastly engine compared to mine! much room to manuvere in my engine bay! Makes things a doddle when i do stuff! But driving it is not such a doddle!

 

[MrMark]

IIRC you can climb into the 1.2 engine bay. LOADS of room! lol. i should know!.

 

[Rojer]

IIRC you can climb into the 1.2 engine bay. LOADS of room! lol. i should know!.

You could fit two 1.2 engines in easy lol.