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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Kdbarclay on July 2, 2019, 21:09

Title: Changing headlamps on 2005 model
Post by: Kdbarclay on July 2, 2019, 21:09
Hello

Apologise if this has been asked else where on the group. I have just bought a new set of headlamps for my 2005 MR2 and would like some advice please on fitting. I'm not too bad with a spanner but not. Qualified mechanic either! I've managed to get the plastic cover off around the spare wheel and located 2 of the 3 bolts but unsure how to get at the 3rd one which I understand is in the front wheel arch? How is this best tackled please. Do I need the wheel off and how do I get in behind the wheel arch plastic liner without damaging it. Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated

Take care Kenny
Title: Re: Changing headlamps on 2005 model
Post by: shnazzle on July 2, 2019, 21:15
Technically you need to remove the front bumper, but I think I remember being able to remove it by turning the wheel of the side you're working on inwards, undoing the inner liner a bit on the bumper side, and then squashing your hand in with a 10mm (??) socket to undo the bolt.