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How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:53 pm
by Dimsum
New set of LED rear lights arriving shortly.
Could anyone point me to a "How to" for the removal and re-fitting of the rear lights?
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:14 pm
by Jayx5
Its easy, 2 or 3 bolts and its off. 5 min job.
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 11:30 pm
by Steamyrotter
look in the boot behind the light unit
Unplug the connector (but sometimes is easier when they are out..)
Locate 3 off silver nuts (10mm i believe)
Remove these then pudh the lights out to the rear, obviously holding on to them first..
In true Haynes fashion..
Re-assembly is the reverse of dis-assembly...
Don't do the nuts up too tight, dab of locktite might be an idea
Also give the contacts a good clean and apply some contact paste (if you have any) of a dab of vaseline..
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:14 am
by X5Sport
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
Don't do the nuts up too tight, dab of locktite might be an idea
[/quote]
Threadlock or Nutlock, not Superglue!
Richard
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 4:06 pm
by Dimsum
Thanks guys.
Its a set of those phillips lumi led jobbies from the states.
Hoping they fot and dont cause any problems!
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 1:49 pm
by Dimsum
Fitted them this afternoon. Nice and easy job. Fitted perfectly, work brilliantly.
Cheap and easy way to facelift the back of the car. (And in my case, repair a knackered light)
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Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 2:31 pm
by MrMaloo
Hi - got a photo of them fitted?
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:33 pm
by Dimsum
1st pic shows the old and faded on the left and 2nd pic shows shiny new on the right..
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 3:34 pm
by Dimsum
And yes, she needs a damn good clean and polish....
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:40 pm
by gareth82
Looks well, where these expensive?
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:48 pm
by Sanj
Nice - well done. No flickering?
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:35 pm
by Dimsum
No flickering I can see.
And a bargain at £163 delivered from the USA
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Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 11:52 pm
by Sanj
Really good buy then - gotta link?
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:37 am
by Dimsum
Re: How do I change the rear lights??
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:04 pm
by james8whippy
They looks great Dimsum! I have mine back in the UK with me now along with the new headlights but just need to get some time off work to actually fit them. I can't wait after seeing your photo!
