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Drew 24-01-08 01:25 PM
Changing Light Bulbs...
 
Ok, how do I change my front light bulbs :idea: on the pointy ? I have purchased some H4 bright ones but can just about tell the difference between screw drivers...:help: Is it a simple job ? thanks Drew

SoulKiss 24-01-08 02:31 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew (Post 1395797)
Ok, how do I change my front light bulbs :idea: on the pointy ? I have purchased some H4 bright ones but can just about tell the difference between screw drivers...:help: Is it a simple job ? thanks Drew
PM Furry Ginger One

I told him how to do it (kind of) but hes done it more recently than me :)

Stig 24-01-08 02:45 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
You need a 5 pound sledge hammer.

SoulKiss 24-01-08 02:59 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigApe (Post 1395834)
You need a 5 pound sledge hammer.
Not going to work.

A considerably heavier Range Rover wasnt any use in changing mine

http://www.chaoscrypt.com/sv/Jan07Off/small-2.jpg

Those ARE the Phillips replacement ones :)

Oh and BTW I wasn't trying to be awkward in referring to FGO - just I dont really remember apart from retaining clips, making sure they are the right way up and rubber boots........

Stig 24-01-08 09:45 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
You need a 50 pound sledge hammer.

Stig 24-01-08 09:45 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
and a very strong big bloke to swing it.

Stu 24-01-08 09:53 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 1395838)
Not going to work.

A considerably heavier Range Rover wasnt any use in changing mine

http://www.chaoscrypt.com/sv/Jan07Off/small-2.jpg

Those ARE the Phillips replacement ones :)

Oh and BTW I wasn't trying to be awkward in referring to FGO - just I dont really remember apart from retaining clips, making sure they are the right way up and rubber boots........
You got knocked down by Devil Biccy?

FG1 24-01-08 10:15 PM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
Quite easy really, if not a bit fiddly til you have done one.
You might find that taking off the small cover on the fairing will help with visibility of the back of the light.
Firstly, pull off the electrical connector from the back of the bulb. Then fully take off the rubber gaiter type thingy. Next, and this is the bit where I got stuck, release the spring clip holding the bulb in. This is where removing the cover from the fairing comes in handy. Take old bulb out and put new bulb in, remembering to avoid touching the glass of the bulb.
Carry out all of the above in reverse and, if you think its needed, raise the headlight level a bit with the 8mm bolts/crosshead bolt accessed through the fairing cover which you have already removed.
I put some Halfords 50% brighter bulbs in and raised the beam a bit and the differene is amazing. My level is set so its just below the rear windows of the car in front. Possibly a tad high but works for me and I've only been flashed once.

Stu 25-01-08 10:32 AM
Re: Changing Light Bulbs...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Furry Ginger One (Post 1396233)
raise the headlight level a bit with the 8mm bolts/crosshead bolt accessed through the fairing cover which you have already removed.
There's a hole in the fairing that exactly lines up with this screw (having the side fairing off will help you see it though)
Quote:
raised the beam a bit and the differene is amazing. My level is set so its just below the rear windows of the car in front. Possibly a tad high but works for me and I've only been flashed once.
+1 :thumbsup:


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