Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 22:50:27 +0000 From: Andrew Sinclair <news07nospamlycat.org> Subject: Re: '94 9000 - how on earth do you replace a sidelight ?
In message <43C3ECF5.4F9642D7nospamail.com>, Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> writes >How *do* you replace the front sidelight bulb ? Does the glass have to >come off - or does the entire lamp assembly need to be removed ? I never worked out how to do it when I had a 9000, when I had to do it, it seemed to be easier to remove the headlamp glass. The radiator grille comes off (a couple of Torx screws), you unclip the indicator unit (there is a spring clip you get at from the engine bay) and then two bolts to remove the headlamp assembly (not forgetting to disconnect the wires to the bulbs). Take the unit inside where it is warm and dry and remove the glass which is held on with several spring clips do it over a thick towel or the carpet - take care you don't break the glass, new ones are/were £50 plus! Change the bulb, a normal bayonet type fitting, twist and pull, give the inside, glass and rubber seal a good clean, check the electrical contacts inside and out for any corrosion and then, as Mr Haynes would say, reassembly is the reverse of the above. I'm damm sure that you can change the bulbs without this fuss but I could never manage it. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to tell us how to do it properly. Cheers, Andy -- Andrew Sinclair http://www.smellycat.org
