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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: user93482905 on May 24, 2025, 10:23

Title: Headlight Bulb cchange
Post by: user93482905 on May 24, 2025, 10:23

does anyone know how to remove this bulb on the facelift headlight whilst its still on the car ive managed to do the other two but this one doesnt want to twist of or anything thanks
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb cchange
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 24, 2025, 11:23
There should be a plastic base which has 3 'tangs'. It only fits one way. It undoes anti-clockwise. They can be a fiddly PITA.
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb cchange
Post by: user93482905 on May 24, 2025, 14:24
I see i can only seem to disconect the wire and it really wont twist in such a small space will try again later thanks
Title: Re: Headlight Bulb cchange
Post by: Gaz mr-s on May 24, 2025, 14:29
It's unlikely, - but HB3 & HB4 are similar, but slightly different. I've made the mistake. A careful spray with WD40 might help.