Technical Brake light bulb replacement

[Ffoxy]

Got to replace the drivers side brake light bulb on Mrs Ffoxys 1.2 Stilo. I saw a Thread about it not being reeeelly easy and that the Owners Manual mentions how its done.

Any of the Stilo massive got any tips...?

Best method... special tools... time to do (as its probably going to be raining and the garage is full up!) Best to do both at the same time or replace all the rear bulbs while I am at it with Bosch?

Cheers Stilo boyz...

 

[PNL]

Long extension and plenty of patience..watch you dont drop any of the nuts when your on the way out :bang:..

 

[Ffoxy]

Long extension and plenty of patience..watch you dont drop any of the nuts when your on the way out :bang:..

Cheers bud... I just luv the FIAT way of bulb fitting lol! Trouble is most manufacturers are doing the same now!

What size socket do I need to fill with chewing gum and stick on my extension to get the nuts off and out without losing them and creating a rattle - tub?

 

[PNL]

Cheers bud... I just luv the FIAT way of bulb fitting lol! Trouble is most manufacturers are doing the same now!

What size socket do I need to fill with chewing gum and stick on my extension to get the nuts off and out without losing them and creating a rattle - tub?

Off the top of my head 10mm

 

[Ffoxy]

Off the top of my head 10mm

Cool... well thats a starter for 10...

 

[PNL]

Here's a diagram as well so you can plan your attack..

http://www.spangerum.com:7080/navi?...=3&WINDOW_ID=1&SGRP_COD=1&SGS_COD=0&DRW_NUM=2

 

[Ffoxy]

Here's a diagram as well so you can plan your attack..

http://www.spangerum.com:7080/navi?...=3&WINDOW_ID=1&SGRP_COD=1&SGS_COD=0&DRW_NUM=2

Cant connect to the origin Webserver... Its starting to go wrong already...

 

[PNL]

Cant connect to the origin Webserver... Its starting to go wrong already...

Eper top of the page..^.. although I use my own in my favourites as the site one done often work for me ..

Try this link..

http://www.spangerum.com:7080/navi?...DE=0&EPER_CAT=SP&WINDOW_ID=1&GUI_LANG=3&RMODE=

 

[Argonought]

The job's much easier than you think (at least on the 5 door) once you get over the shock of having to remove the whole light cluster.

10mm short spanner and socket does it - no real problems.

 

[Neil Barker]

It's a really easy thing to do - just need a socket set with an extension rod and a 10mm socket. Pull back the boot liner, undo each nut, being very careful not to lose them into the abyss below, disconnect the multi-plug wiring and then withdraw the entire lamp unit from the rear of the car.

Then you just need to separate the bulb holder from the light unit and change the relevant bulb.

To use the delightful Haynes manual term, "Refitting is a reversal of the above" - but it really is that easy to do.

I'd be surprised if it takes you more than 1/2 hour to do, to be honest.

 

[Ffoxy]

Thanks to Neil and Argo... Coyotes has sorted me with a walk thru and there dont seem to be any hidden pitfalls, just as Mr PNL says... plenty patience and care!

Thanks Stiloboyz!

 

[Camelot Knights]

as soon as you have loosened the nuts you con take them of by hand so they dont fall,i did mine about 3wks ago i changed both sides in less than an 1/2hour.

 

[john55]

Sounds terrible. Glad I have a multiwagon. No tools required and a 2 minute job to change any bulb in the back.

I can remove the bulb holder from the light unit with it in the car. It just clips in. I thought they were all like that.

 

[Ffoxy]

Sounds terrible. Glad I have a multiwagon. No tools required and a 2 minute job to change any bulb in the back.

I can remove the bulb holder from the light unit with it in the car. It just clips in. I thought they were all like that.

Welcome to the future....