Whats the easiest way of getting at the fog lights? Am thinking of taking them out for some extra brake venting, as I've never turned them on in 6 years, also considering swapping the pathetic horn while I'm down there.
Took the inner wheel liner out but still looks a pig, any tips welcome.
Martin s
ps Yes I searched first.
Fog Light Removal
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MartinS
, Jan 24 2010 10:53 AM
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 10:53 AM
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 10:55 AM
the easiest way i found was when the clam was off....
think you can cut the 2 bolts off (or if you are lucky enough to just un do them) from under neath the clam (behind your splitter)
and there is one above below your headlight
will try and find some pictures!
edit - here we go. these pictures where taken by looking below the front pax headlight
2 x bolts here
1 x bolt here
think you can cut the 2 bolts off (or if you are lucky enough to just un do them) from under neath the clam (behind your splitter)
and there is one above below your headlight
will try and find some pictures!
edit - here we go. these pictures where taken by looking below the front pax headlight
2 x bolts here
1 x bolt here
Edited by joe_589, 24 January 2010 - 11:07 AM.
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 02:41 PM
I'd be pleased to know how to change the bulbs!!!
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Posted 24 January 2010 - 07:22 PM
Take the headlights out and you will be able to remove the fog light bulbs.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 12:06 AM
Cheers dude, I thought it would not be simple!!!!
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 01:14 AM
Be careful not to turn the housing too hard, cus you might snap it off.
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 06:28 AM
Cheers dude, I thought it would not be simple!!!!
One 13mm bolt and the light will come straight out then just reach through the opening and twist the back off the fog light and pop a new bulb in!
Could'nt be simpler!!!
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 04:16 PM
Need to change a bulb too - is it easier with wheel removed or just turned in for access?
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 04:18 PM
easiest way to get the fog lights out?
Get someone to reverse into the front end. Apparently they drop out quite easily! 
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Posted 25 January 2010 - 04:21 PM
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 08:09 AM
Clams not coming off, so no other tips? Looks like another job I wont be doing!
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 02:48 PM
martin you dont have to take the clam off!! just the headlight!
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 03:23 PM
Clams not coming off, so no other tips? Looks like another job I wont be doing!
Martin s
Get Jameshs to do take your fogs off. 4o mins tops!! Sure he'd do it for one of your famous bacon sarnies!! mmmmmmmmmmm bacon!!!!!!!
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 03:47 PM
Clams not coming off, so no other tips? Looks like another job I wont be doing!
Martin s
Get Jameshs to do take your fogs off. 4o mins tops!! Sure he'd do it for one of your famous bacon sarnies!! mmmmmmmmmmm bacon!!!!!!!
Your pimping me out for food
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 03:51 PM
Clams not coming off, so no other tips? Looks like another job I wont be doing!
Martin s
Get Jameshs to do take your fogs off. 4o mins tops!! Sure he'd do it for one of your famous bacon sarnies!! mmmmmmmmmmm bacon!!!!!!!
Your pimping me out for food
it could be worse!
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 05:07 PM
Not sure I like the idea of James being pimped to me for any reason!
But, he hadnt done this job before so may give up.
Joe, do you think you can get to it all via the headlight hole?
Martin
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Posted 26 January 2010 - 05:11 PM
Two pairs of undoubtedly rusted to buggery little screws on the underside of the clam near each of the splitters. Then just the very skinny bolt which is underneath the headlight. A bit of wrestling to get the wiring disconnected and to manoeuvre the bracket and light out of the space that the headlight sits in.
Edited by techieboy, 26 January 2010 - 05:12 PM.
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