Technical Bulb Nighmare

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Technical Bulb Nighmare

djyeo

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Hi All,

I have recently tried to replay the bulbs on my 2008 T-Jet but have had nothing but with no success :bang::bang::bang:. On the third type of bulb (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262861634903) despite them not fitting, it slipped out of my fingers and fell inside the headlight.


So my question is, can the headlight be easily removed (nearside) and is there a how-to guide anywhere?

Thanks for your help!!
 
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No, it's not easy to remove the headlight.. involves removing the front bumper.
I've posted the general procedure multiple times, sometimes with eLearn pictures.

General steps:
You need to first remove the front bumper.
There are 2 screws hidden behind the plastic mud guards in each wheel arch, and 8-10 other screws easily visible on the underneath of the bumper and on top.
After that gently pull it off starting from the corners, remove the fog lights wires.. and you are done...
You can start removing the headlights.. easy and straight forward at this point.. just 3-4 screws on each.

I suggest avoiding the headlight removal: get a magnet on a piece of wire(use duct tape to ensure it won't get trapped inside the headlight as well) and try to remove it that way;
Bend the wire as require... try to get it close to where you can grab it with pliers/hand. You can also move the internal mirror to maybe get some more space.
 
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