Bulbs in MY95
09 September 2003, 08:19 PM
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Before I open the packets and can't send them back...
H4 for the headlights, W5W for the sidelights - right?
They easy to fit? Any tips? Got Philips Vision Plus and the free Philips blue sidelights from Powerbulbs, hope they don't look too blue and Max Power though.
Cheers,
Ben
H4 for the headlights, W5W for the sidelights - right?
They easy to fit? Any tips? Got Philips Vision Plus and the free Philips blue sidelights from Powerbulbs, hope they don't look too blue and Max Power though.
Cheers,
Ben
10 September 2003, 09:18 AM
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Easy enough to fit: to remove the bulbholder connector, you need to squeeze the two sides together quite firmly, then pull it backwards.
You need small/flexible hands!
It does help to remove the cold air feed on the o/s, (one bolt).
DON'T touch the glass of a halogen bulb with fingers, if you must touch it, use a piece of tissue paper etc.
Ensure bulb is seated correctly before, and after fitting the wire retaining springs: failure to do this will result in it sitting badly, and putting light everywhere but where you want it: very disappointing!
Sidelights: undo the screw connecting sidelight to top outer of headlight, then pull the sidelight unit firmly backwards, as it's located on a ball and socket.
Try to pull straight back, and don't snap the ball off the sidelight. Don't worry if it does, mine has been mended with superglue/araldite for about 18 months now, with no ill effect.:
A little grease on the socket/ball helps you refit.
The bulbholder comes out after twisting it through 90 degrees anti-clock, IIRC.
To replace sidlight, put the ball on the socket, align it straight, and rap it sharply in to place with the heel of your hand. Replace screw, and Robert is your mother's brother!
Alcazar
You need small/flexible hands!
It does help to remove the cold air feed on the o/s, (one bolt).
DON'T touch the glass of a halogen bulb with fingers, if you must touch it, use a piece of tissue paper etc.
Ensure bulb is seated correctly before, and after fitting the wire retaining springs: failure to do this will result in it sitting badly, and putting light everywhere but where you want it: very disappointing!
Sidelights: undo the screw connecting sidelight to top outer of headlight, then pull the sidelight unit firmly backwards, as it's located on a ball and socket.
Try to pull straight back, and don't snap the ball off the sidelight. Don't worry if it does, mine has been mended with superglue/araldite for about 18 months now, with no ill effect.
:A little grease on the socket/ball helps you refit.
The bulbholder comes out after twisting it through 90 degrees anti-clock, IIRC.
To replace sidlight, put the ball on the socket, align it straight, and rap it sharply in to place with the heel of your hand. Replace screw, and Robert is your mother's brother!
Alcazar
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