L lee v w New member Joined Dec 22, 2014 Messages 3 Points 2 Dec 22, 2014 #1 Hi Guys I have a 54 plate punto and im trying to change the drivers side headlight main bulb The connector with the wires is stuck on the bulb and i cannot pull it out Has anyone got any ideas how to get it off?
Hi Guys I have a 54 plate punto and im trying to change the drivers side headlight main bulb The connector with the wires is stuck on the bulb and i cannot pull it out Has anyone got any ideas how to get it off?
oldhammer Busy rebuilding pand'a Parked in the garage Joined Oct 10, 2012 Messages 5,108 Points 1,075 Location manchester'ish' Dec 22, 2014 #2 lee v w said: Hi Guys I have a 54 plate punto and im trying to change the drivers side headlight main bulb The connector with the wires is stuck on the bulb and i cannot pull it out Has anyone got any ideas how to get it off? Click to expand... Hi. nowt much you can do with them except keep giving it a wiggle to work it free.. *wear gloves incase bulb smashes in your hand.
lee v w said: Hi Guys I have a 54 plate punto and im trying to change the drivers side headlight main bulb The connector with the wires is stuck on the bulb and i cannot pull it out Has anyone got any ideas how to get it off? Click to expand... Hi. nowt much you can do with them except keep giving it a wiggle to work it free.. *wear gloves incase bulb smashes in your hand.
OP OP L lee v w New member Joined Dec 22, 2014 Messages 3 Points 2 Dec 22, 2014 #3 Thanks for the reply ill keep trying
oldhammer Busy rebuilding pand'a Parked in the garage Joined Oct 10, 2012 Messages 5,108 Points 1,075 Location manchester'ish' Dec 22, 2014 #4 lee v w said: Thanks for the reply ill keep trying Click to expand... Good luck, Merry Christmas ...
AndyRKett Distinguished member Parked in the garage Joined May 23, 2011 Messages 14,288 Points 3,369 Location Norfolk UK Dec 22, 2014 #5 I had this with my 54 plate in the end I had to take the front light out which meant dropping the bumper to access the bolt at the bottom Now I would probably try a pipette of acid to dissolve the corrosion but I don't recommend it
I had this with my 54 plate in the end I had to take the front light out which meant dropping the bumper to access the bolt at the bottom Now I would probably try a pipette of acid to dissolve the corrosion but I don't recommend it
A atom0007 Patron member Written a guide Joined Sep 7, 2010 Messages 2,388 Points 468 Dec 22, 2014 #6 Try pushing first, rather than pulling.
Ziggy122 Patron member Parked in the garage Written 10+ guides Joined Apr 8, 2008 Messages 16,742 Points 3,186 Dec 23, 2014 #7 You'll be surprised what warmth will do Hairdrier might help with eazing it off But stubborn connectors often need to be pulled free Ziggy
You'll be surprised what warmth will do Hairdrier might help with eazing it off But stubborn connectors often need to be pulled free Ziggy