Damned Headlight Screw!

[davewill]

Ok, simple job, i just want to replace a headlight bulb in my 2002 Gal

 

Can undo 3 of the screws (hex nuts) but havn't got a screwdriver long and slim enough to get at the bottom corner one B) and therefore cant slide the headlight unit out

 

Any idea where i can get one from

Thanks

[Guest MATT]

Any idea where i can get one from

a screwdriver? Halfords, Motorworld, Argos, homebase, focus diy, and if none of them have got one try Maplins.

 

MATT

[davec]

screwfix do a set of 4 long screwdrivers about 20 " long magnetic and v.useful

[delboyt]

SCEWDRIVER?

 

YOU SHOULD ONLY NEED TO REMOVE THE COVER THEN THE

PLASTIC SCREW THAT'S BIG FROM WHAT I CAN RE-CALL.

THE SCREW IT A HAND TIGHTEND ONE

IT'S BLOOMING BIG

 

SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHOLE THING TO REPLACE A BULB ?

[Guest vr6galaxy]

SCEWDRIVER?

 

YOU SHOULD ONLY NEED TO REMOVE THE COVER THEN THE

PLASTIC SCREW THAT'S BIG FROM WHAT I CAN RE-CALL.

THE SCREW IT A HAND TIGHTEND ONE

IT'S BLOOMING BIG

 

SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHOLE THING TO REPLACE A BULB ?

It's a Mk2 Del they took a massive step backwards in the user freindly dept and styling when they redesigned it :rolleyes:

[MrT]

On my Mk2 I do not need any screwdrivers to remove the bulb, it is just remove the plastic waterproof cover at the back of the light, then unspring the wire clip holding the bulb in place and put it all back in the same order.

 

Sidelight bulbs are more difficult having to go in through a sliding slot cover in the wheel arch, especially if you have big hands.

[davewill]

Thanks for the advice guys

 

I did the job by removing the whole headlight unit,(manuafactured a long star screwdriver myself) and then unclipping the back cover.

Only took 10 mins per light

However upon reading other posts past and present, there seems to be a consensus, that it is easier to just unclip the back cover

(Don't forget i've got a Mk2 TDI)

 

Now i have done the Main Beam bulbs, i want to do the dipped beam headlights

 

Who recommends which bulbs to use to get the "best possible light increase" (and legal)

 

Thanks

[seatkid]

Osram Silverstar

[chromedome]

HID's are brilliant, and my car has today passed it's MOT at the Ford Dealer. Do a search for them.