Headlight removal

tricky1138 · June 5, 2018, 15:54

Before anyone asks - I have searched!

I know it is possible to remove the headlight without removing the bumper, but does anyone have any tips / pictures to aid me.

I'm sure it is fairly straightforward, just going in prepared tonight! $:-\$

mark1307 · June 5, 2018, 16:42

this is as close as i've got to not removing...basically it's ALMOST removing!

Interested to know if there's an easier way - especially as i have a broken bulb clip so have to take it out to swap them which is a f'ing pain!

Call the midlife! · June 5, 2018, 16:59

Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 15:54
Before anyone asks - I have searched!

I know it is possible to remove the headlight without removing the bumper, but does anyone have any tips / pictures to aid me.

I'm sure it is fairly straightforward, just going in prepared tonight! $:-\$

It's reportedly feasible to undo the screw at the end of the bumper in the wheel arch and strain the bumper away from the arch to access the headlight retaining bolt.
Why not do it at Ding Day? You and Dirk can have a race, see who does it first with least amount of damage to car or owner![emoji23]

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delhusband · June 5, 2018, 19:54

Tricky don't sweat it for DD if you're busy - happy to pay postage, or maybe we could arrange club delivery network and set a record for longest pass the parcel

tricky1138 · June 5, 2018, 20:27

Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 19:54
Tricky don't sweat it for DD if you're busy - happy to pay postage, or maybe we could arrange club delivery network and set a record for longest pass the parcel

I should be able to get it off before Saturday. Just thought it would be easier not removing the bumper as heard it was possible!

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 16:59
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 15:54
Before anyone asks - I have searched!

I know it is possible to remove the headlight without removing the bumper, but does anyone have any tips / pictures to aid me.

I'm sure it is fairly straightforward, just going in prepared tonight! $:-\$
It's reportedly feasible to undo the screw at the end of the bumper in the wheel arch and strain the bumper away from the arch to access the headlight retaining bolt.
Why not do it at Ding Day? You and Dirk can have a race, see who does it first with least amount of damage to car or owner![emoji23]

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Can't do at Ding Day as won't be in the MR2!

Call the midlife! · June 5, 2018, 20:33

Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 20:27
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 19:54
Tricky don't sweat it for DD if you're busy - happy to pay postage, or maybe we could arrange club delivery network and set a record for longest pass the parcel

I should be able to get it off before Saturday. Just thought it would be easier not removing the bumper as heard it was possible!

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 16:59
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 15:54
Before anyone asks - I have searched!

I know it is possible to remove the headlight without removing the bumper, but does anyone have any tips / pictures to aid me.

I'm sure it is fairly straightforward, just going in prepared tonight! $:-\$
It's reportedly feasible to undo the screw at the end of the bumper in the wheel arch and strain the bumper away from the arch to access the headlight retaining bolt.
Why not do it at Ding Day? You and Dirk can have a race, see who does it first with least amount of damage to car or owner![emoji23]

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Can't do at Ding Day as won't be in the MR2!

Yeah sorry, I forgot that bit, we can still put the clock on Del though just for giggles!

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delhusband · June 5, 2018, 20:36

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 20:33
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 20:27
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 19:54
Tricky don't sweat it for DD if you're busy - happy to pay postage, or maybe we could arrange club delivery network and set a record for longest pass the parcel

I should be able to get it off before Saturday. Just thought it would be easier not removing the bumper as heard it was possible!

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 16:59
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 15:54
Before anyone asks - I have searched!

I know it is possible to remove the headlight without removing the bumper, but does anyone have any tips / pictures to aid me.

I'm sure it is fairly straightforward, just going in prepared tonight! $:-\$
It's reportedly feasible to undo the screw at the end of the bumper in the wheel arch and strain the bumper away from the arch to access the headlight retaining bolt.
Why not do it at Ding Day? You and Dirk can have a race, see who does it first with least amount of damage to car or owner![emoji23]

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Can't do at Ding Day as won't be in the MR2!
Yeah sorry, I forgot that bit, we can still put the clock on Del though just for giggles!

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Only if you volunteer to do the paint restoration 'cos @Stewart@Boro forgot to get a guy - I hear you're a dab hand at restoring bonnets

Call the midlife! · June 5, 2018, 20:42

Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 20:36
Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 20:33
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 20:27
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 19:54
Tricky don't sweat it for DD if you're busy - happy to pay postage, or maybe we could arrange club delivery network and set a record for longest pass the parcel

I should be able to get it off before Saturday. Just thought it would be easier not removing the bumper as heard it was possible!

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 16:59
Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 15:54
Before anyone asks - I have searched!

I know it is possible to remove the headlight without removing the bumper, but does anyone have any tips / pictures to aid me.

I'm sure it is fairly straightforward, just going in prepared tonight! $:-\$
It's reportedly feasible to undo the screw at the end of the bumper in the wheel arch and strain the bumper away from the arch to access the headlight retaining bolt.
Why not do it at Ding Day? You and Dirk can have a race, see who does it first with least amount of damage to car or owner![emoji23]

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Can't do at Ding Day as won't be in the MR2!
Yeah sorry, I forgot that bit, we can still put the clock on Del though just for giggles!

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Only if you volunteer to do the paint restoration 'cos @Stewart@Boro forgot to get a guy - I hear you're a dab hand at restoring bonnets

I left mine up all day Sunday to hide my shame [emoji23][emoji23]

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tricky1138 · June 5, 2018, 22:12

It's out!

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Chilli Girl · June 5, 2018, 22:22

Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 22:12
It's out!

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Looks too good for Derek!

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Call the midlife! · June 5, 2018, 22:37

Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 22:12
It's out!

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Err? Didn't Del want a nearside light??

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delhusband · June 5, 2018, 22:39

No it was Offside I need, that's the one. Cheers Tricky! I can swap out the disaster of an attempt at polishing my old one.

Call the midlife! · June 5, 2018, 22:39

Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 22:39
No it was Offside I need, that's the one. Cheers Tricky! I can swap out the disaster of an attempt at polishing my old one.

You're no fun anymore...

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delhusband · June 5, 2018, 22:40

Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 22:39
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 22:39
No it was Offside I need, that's the one. Cheers Tricky! I can swap out the disaster of an attempt at polishing my old one.
You're no fun anymore...

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It did occur to me you might be fishing

tricky1138 · June 5, 2018, 23:03

Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 22:40
Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 22:39
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 22:39
No it was Offside I need, that's the one. Cheers Tricky! I can swap out the disaster of an attempt at polishing my old one.
You're no fun anymore...

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It did occur to me you might be fishing

I did have a minor panic that it was the wrong one!

I just hope my new one is right!

Call the midlife! · June 5, 2018, 23:04

Quote from: tricky1138 on June 5, 2018, 23:03
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 22:40
Quote from: Call the midlife! on June 5, 2018, 22:39
Quote from: delhusband on June 5, 2018, 22:39
No it was Offside I need, that's the one. Cheers Tricky! I can swap out the disaster of an attempt at polishing my old one.
You're no fun anymore...

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It did occur to me you might be fishing

I did have a minor panic that it was the wrong one!

I just hope my new one is right!

Otherwise you're gonna have two lefts...

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Joesson · June 6, 2018, 09:24

Three left ( turns) make a right