scunnered

iTrader: (1)

I've tried to find the answer using "search" but maybe I just didn't use the right key words. So I apologise if this is an old well answered question.

Due to a stone thrown up from the car in front, I now have a cracked headlight.
My car is the pre-facelift model.
So if I get a set of lights for the facelift model do I just need to get a grill as well, or will the bonnet need to be changed at the same time. I'd rather not change the bonnet if I can help it.
Cheers!

scooby-tc

iTrader: (2)

If the car is a pre 97 model ie the rounded type headlights then yes the bonnet will have to be changed due to a slightly different shape on the newer bonnets to accomodate the squarer style lights.The front grille will also need to be replaced as it will not fit on the earlier cars >97

Goldeneye

The bonnet doesn't have to be changed if you're fitting facelift headlights with a pre-facelift bonnet. I had this combination on my car for approx 6 months with no problems.

I did have to 'alter' my MY99/00 grille so that I could gain adequate access to the catch on the pre-facelift bonnet, though

scunnered

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for answering guys.
The cracked light has given me the incentive to replace my existing lights with a pair of twin headlights. I've only found them for sale for the facelift model. So it looks like I can get away with just replacing the grill at the same time but keeping my older style bonnet.
Goldeneye, what modification would I need to do to the newer style grill?