Headlight Access

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wing
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Headlight Access

Postby wing » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:44 pm

I have just replaced the left hand dipped bulb and it took me over 2 hours to do it

The blanking cover is a wast of time. have to take the front wheel off and the inner wing

There must be an easy way of doing it ( and do not say take it to a dealer )

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Re: Headlight Access

Postby Triumph232 » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:18 pm

I find taking front bumper off is quickest. this can be done in 5 mins. I have done it a few times now and have it down to a fine art. I dont think renault like you to do anything yourself!

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Re: Headlight Access

Postby -KJ- » Sat Dec 05, 2009 9:45 pm

When you have small hands, it can be done in the way Renault intended it to be done. No need to take the wheel off, just steer the wheel max. left or right and jack up the car so the wheel will lower. It's not easy, but it can be done.
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Re: Headlight Access

Postby stu sim » Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:46 am

Andy i totally agree with you ive just spent the last two days cutting my hands trying to change the side light bulbs on both sides and there is no easy way of doing this even my mechanic friend struggled and he used to work for Rolls Royce ...... but im glad to say they are both done now....... i can only wish you luck

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Re: Headlight Access

Postby anth_dci » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:46 am

i found it alot easier second time round. i also found it easier for the drivers side to take part of the slam panel cover off, you cant get your hand through there but you get a better view of what your doing. for the passenger side i found it easiest to take the battery out and you can access it from there.
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Re: Headlight Access

Postby chevin » Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:09 pm

Wing - ding, in time you'll get it down to fine art - minimum 5 mins , max.......2 hrs.

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Re: Headlight Access

Postby tallpaul » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:31 pm

grow smaller hands and get practice :cool:
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Re: Headlight Access

Postby davelowe » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:16 pm

I'll be doing this with my cock next time. In these temperatures, its about the right size for the job.
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Re: Headlight Access

Postby pw981 » Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:08 am

davelowe wrote:I'll be doing this with my cock next time. In these temperatures, its about the right size for the job.


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