Grande Punto Replacing the Headlight, side light and indicator bulbs...

[Lukeyy19]

The "handy flaps" in the wheel arch liner are ridiculous. They fold up in the way of the indicator bulb cap, and i can barely get my hand in my from the top in my T-Jet... so im not sure how to get my chrome bulbs in...

 

[Andy Monty]

The "handy flaps" in the wheel arch liner are ridiculous. They fold up in the way of the indicator bulb cap, and i can barely get my hand in my from the top in my T-Jet... so im not sure how to get my chrome bulbs in...

try pulling the flap down

 

[NH17]

This guide is the dogs danglies,makes changing the bulbs so much easier

 

[GrimGear]

Thanks for the manual. I was starting to think that there are some kind of securing clips or something on those connectors (H4). They were so stuck I had problems removing them even with the help of screwdriver.

 

[aymen69]

what size bulbs are the front fog lights? and are they the same size as the punto evo?

 

[Andy Monty]

what size bulbs are the front fog lights? and are they the same size as the punto evo?

The grande punto takes H1 halogen bulbs the evo takes a h1 too according to autobulb

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/custom_mods/bulb_finder/car_bulb_master.php

 

[CSR dog]

Good guide but need to change my side repeaters to chrome, can't find anything on here to help! I have had a look but don't want to damage the paint.

 

[Andy Monty]

heres one i prepared earlier

 

[Montypaks]

I'll be attempting this tonight!! Fingers Crossed

Expect a scream for help at some point

 

[Montypaks]

Side lights done! Was a lot easier than expected although the left side was a bit difficult because of the tight space. Also I wasn't able to "wiggle" the main bulb out of place. It just wasn't budging but then i was also scared to pull to hard.

I'll try again tmrow!

Oh... And I managed to debadge the rear as well using the 'kettle and credit card' trick...

 

[JordanHoward]

big help thanks

 

[GSF Jamie 600]

Hi

Thanks for the guide, i just nipped out to fit my xenons, surely you didn't do this guide whilst the headlihts were still fitted? I don't have enough room to do it without removing my headlight, so exactly how do you do this?

I undid the two bolts and grommet on the top, is there another bolt elsewhere holding the headlight in place?

Cheers

Jamie

 

[etche]

So... the guide says: "If your's wont budge dont yank it too hard the last thing you want is to snap the retaining hook for the sprung wire..." and I did exactly that and now I have snapped the retaining hook for the sprung wire. PLEASE TELL ME I CAN FIX THIS!! I dont have the money to buy a new headlight (I'm a student and I can barely afford the petrol )

Please help me with this subject, here in Chile we are in winter and the days are very short so I really need my headlights working. (I couldn't even change the damn bulb!!)

The headlight I broke is the left one (your passenger's side, in front of the battery).

Sorry for the bad enlgish, Im doing my best
Thank you in advance!

 

[etche]

I fixed it! After 2 and a half hours... I had to remove the headlight and I used the change your headlights guide. It all worked out just fine

 

[Djfoxs]

thanks for this guide and advise on bulbs , just got my mteck and night brakers no more yellow beams

 

[MrKenny]

Many Thanks to Andy Monty .. Just changed my side repeaters with MTS ones ... Smoked lenses on black paint. Quiet, calm and effective, not in yer face! Thanks Andy.

 

[vitaqo]

Hi guys!

I have a problem with my foglights! The front foglight replaced, because the light cover was defeated. But with the new i have seen condensation both lamp. I have replaced in dry weather, but whe it is raning, in both light will be condensation. Have anoyone the same problem?

 

[0James]

Thanks for information on how to remove the mulitplug when it had a very secure grip.
I was changing the offside dipped headlight bulb and faced that problem.
The information on removing the multiplug under those circumstances was priceless.
Harmed with that I'd changed the bulb in 5 mins.

Many thanks and respect 0James

 

[msted89]

If anyone is looking to upgrade headlight bulbs etc I definitely recommend these...

£32.00 in total (bought separately) Free P&P autolightsdirectuk - eBay.

W5W Osram Cool Blue (Sidelights) - £8.00

H4 Osram Night Breaker Unlimited (Headlights) - £13.00

H1 Osram Night Breaker Unlimited (Foglights) - £11.00

Will try to take some pictures if I remember! Awesome visibility, bright white color and fantastic range!