kevlo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Hi guys and girls, is there a guide anywhere to change the above bulbs? About 6 months ago i bought led sidelights and silvertec indicator bulbs and never fitted them. I'm skint at the min and think its time for a new mod so i would like to do this tomorrow. I've searched but cant find anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 1. wheel off. 2. wheel arch liner off. 3. take out bulb 4. put new bulb in. 5. refit wheel arch liner. 6. put wheel back on. 7. have a cigar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 is it really that easy? how easy is it to remove wheel arch liner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The liner is easy. You only remove the front portion of the liner. Four or five small bolts under the car. A few more and a screw along the side of the liner. Then slide it out. I have a trolley jack but actually used the car's jack for this job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 is it a bumper off job to do the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 is it a bumper off job to do the rear? Depends how skinny your hands are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 is it a bumper off job to do the rear? just remove the rear lamp units and your be able to access the rear indicator units.....easy job m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 i've got tiny hands finally an advantage. do you have to do it from underneath then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 just remove the rear lamp units and your be able to access the rear indicator units.....easy job m8 not sure what you mean by that, i thought to remove the rear lamp unit you have to remove the bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 i've got tiny hands finally an advantage. do you have to do it from underneath then? as i said above. just remove the main rear lamp units(tail lamps) open tailgate remove lamp unit screw covers.remove screws.remove lamp unit.and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 oh cool, ill give it a go tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 BTW, those silverline bulbs are very very dimm, you may want to decide on a brighter bulb...... You donr need to take any wheels off either, although it will make it a tad easier, but for the amount of effort removing the wheel, its not worth it. Rear lights, pain in the ass, but can be changed with out removing the bumper, just be careful pulling the rear lamp cluster off that you donr snap the location pins. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 It's easier removing the wheels. More room, less cut knuckles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike89 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I just fitted my LED sidelights! Took a bit of time as I had to take the wheels off to get into the screws for the wheel arch liner. Fortunately I got no cuts! It's basically two screws that need to come out and the two 10mm bolts under the bumper. No need to take the three plastic clips out the liner is pretty flexible, plus they easily break! Looking forward to seeing what they are like at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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