X-type headlamp buld changeing

[gerson]

Hi All,

 

Any JAG experts around?

 

Had to replace a blown headlamp bulb at the weekend in pouring rain, which I did, but found it near on impossible to replace the rear cover back onto the unit...... unless I strip the damn engine down

 

One bailarm clip is positioned so that it is impossible to re-fit

 

Now have ingress of water into headlamp so will need to completely remove and try to dry it out and clean it

 

Is there an easy way to replace the damn bulb rear cover without stripping all the skin off my hand?????

 

Note: Drivers side bulb unit - and is it similar on the passenger side?

 

Thanks

 

G

[Andrew-P]

The bulbs are horrible to change - although my technically minded brother in law managed it in 2 mins!

 

Check this out for how to do it:

http://www.bluejag.co.uk/Dipped-Beam-Bulb-Removal.php

 

Also consider upgrading the bulbs when you do a change as the factory bulbs are very poor. Great cars though.

[johnjordan]

I used the open end of a 9 inch tent peg to hook the retaining clip back into position. The link above suggests a skewer which is the same principle. Once you do this it's a 5 minute job to do both sides.

[gerson]

Hi,

 

Thanks for the replies

 

Have now added a tent peg to my emergency/repair kit bag

 

Damn good cars but simple thing like headlamp buld replacement a nightmare

 

Once again - thanks for the 'guides'

 

G