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Rob H
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: North East Scotland
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Hi,
A simpe task you would think, but all I want to do is change a front side light bulb!
Having wrestled with removing the front grill - I don't know how strong those plastic clips are that hold it in place, I am then confronted with moving the locking bars up. Looking from the front of the car, I need to remove the left hand light unit completely to change the side light bulb. The handbook indicates to use a screwdriver to lever up the locking bars. I eventually managed to do this to the one on the right, but as for the left side locking bar by the wing, I cannot get enough leverage to shift the bar.
I have given up for now, but smeared Vaseline on the plastic clips before putting the grill back - hopefully that should make it a bit easier to remove it next time.
Does anyone have any tips on how to more easily lift the locking bars or, for that matter, generally gaining access to change bulbs.
Thanks, Rob
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 23rd Jul 2007 8:56 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2298
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Spray some wd40 down them to start with, then pull them up with a piece of cord wrapped round the lug at top, you did the right thing greasing them to make it easier next time. They are bl**dy stiff first time off,but mine shifted easily like this after over a year in place. and I wouldn't lever with anything near all that expensive plastic. Put vaseline or something on the sliders as well before re fitting. 
Last edited by DN on 23rd Jul 2007 9:39 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 23rd Jul 2007 9:00 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
 
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Vice grips or pliers , It'll come.Same prob with my nearside , both release clips.
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| 23rd Jul 2007 9:36 pm |
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Rob H
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: North East Scotland
Posts: 87
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Many thanks DND3, the rope trick worked!
Best regards,
Rob
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| 24th Jul 2007 8:41 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2298
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Glad to be of help Rob, BTW had to pull one of my lights out again earlier, (see my post) came out easily. 
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| 24th Jul 2007 8:59 pm |
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Skankmonkey
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: GLOS
Posts: 115
  
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On the subject of lights, I keep finding my n/side head lamp assembly misted up. Is this a common problem and should it be changed? Too many older Land Rovers to mention
If at first you don't succeed, Forget it!
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| 25th Jul 2007 9:20 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295
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There's a TSB covering that, take it to your dealer and they'll asses whether it needs replacing or not according the the TSB details The End
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| 25th Jul 2007 9:30 pm |
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Skankmonkey
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: GLOS
Posts: 115
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Thanks for the head lamp help!!! Dealer is sorting it out. Too many older Land Rovers to mention
If at first you don't succeed, Forget it!
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| 26th Jul 2007 8:44 pm |
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