How Do I Change Galaxy Mk2 Front Spot/fog Lights

[airbox]

Hi everyone!! Just bought an 06 mk2 galaxy 1.9TDI, very pleased with it so far but I have noticed that the near side front fog/spot light lens is broken. I have ordered another unit but am unsure how to remove it. Is it done from the back after removing a bit of the wheel arch liner or does the plastic chrome surround have to be pried out and changed from the front? Any help greatly appreciated!!

[SilverBeast]

You need to remove the Front Bumper Cover, it's actually easier than removing the wheel arch liner as you won't need to jack it up and take off the wheel. Three clips underneath (push out the middle, then pull out the clip. Recover the middle to push back in from the "wide" side when you put it back together!) Four screws in each wheel arch, four across the top of the grill. Pull forward, disconnect fog light wires (x2) and Front parking sensor connector on near side(see picture below). Instructions here but they say 3 crews each wheel arch and that Temp Sensor is on bumper, which it isn't on MKII's - certainly the later ones anyway.

 

You'll also have more room to work on it. It helps iff you have two people to lift it off/refit it. Put an old blanket on the floor to protect the paintwork and be careful removing the wires.

 

Here's a picture of the inside of my bumper. Ignore the position of the temperature sensor bracket, it was dangling in mine, but should be fastened to the chassis not the bumper so you won't need to dsconnect it.

 

 

Not actually changed light but it looks like it's three screws after removing the chrome trim.

[airbox]

thanks very much. From what you say and the picture it looks like I have to remove the plastic chrome trim to access the 3 screws that secure the light unit and then remove the unit from the rear. Does the chrome trim just pop off, not held on with screws or anything?

[SilverBeast]

Looks like it prises off on the Ford TIS CD. They say you can change it by unscrewing the bottom screws of the wheel arch liner and bending it back, as you will be able to reach in (scraping arms on plastic no doubt as the liner tries to spring down!) and unplug the connector from the rear (though I find I often need both hands to release the clips!) and withdraw it from the front of the bumper. Personally I'd still take the bumper cover off though!

[airbox]

thanks for your help, I will give it a go as soon as the new unit arrives, as long as it is not raining!!