How the hell do i change the side bulbs

May 1st, 2003, 11:38

I have just noticed that the side bulb on my front offside has blown on my V40, I can see no conceiveable way (short of removing the bumper) to actually gain acces to the bulb.

Is there an easy way of changing it or do i have to take it to a dealer?

Please Help

Hywel

May 1st, 2003, 11:44

From what I have read in earlier posts, if you have a PI car then you are pretty much correct, you have to undo all sorts of bolts. I think if mine go whilst I own the car they will probably stay gone...

Stu

GorgeousGeorge · May 1st, 2003, 11:47

hywel

the front side markers just require the indicator to be removed, you can then reach in and unclip it.

hope that helps

scott

May 1st, 2003, 12:15

how do i unclip it, i have tried and failed miserably

Cheers

Hywel

GorgeousGeorge · May 1st, 2003, 12:48

hywel

well from the looks of the piccy, there is a dog leg type plastic bit at the fromt of the light, squeeze that together and you should be able to push the front of it out.

cheers

scott

May 5th, 2003, 14:30

On enquiring about the same problem with my dealer I was told that the umper insert actually clips out to allow access to the side lights on the bumpers, I never actually tried it because the light is now working fine.

Let me know how you get on.

May 1st, 2003, 11:38	#1
Hywel Guest Location:	How the hell do i change the side bulbs I have just noticed that the side bulb on my front offside has blown on my V40, I can see no conceiveable way (short of removing the bumper) to actually gain acces to the bulb. Is there an easy way of changing it or do i have to take it to a dealer? Please Help Hywel

May 1st, 2003, 11:44	#2
Mav_UK Guest Location:	RE: How the hell do i change the side bulbs From what I have read in earlier posts, if you have a PI car then you are pretty much correct, you have to undo all sorts of bolts. I think if mine go whilst I own the car they will probably stay gone... Stu

May 1st, 2003, 11:47	#3
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	RE: How the hell do i change the side bulbs hywel the front side markers just require the indicator to be removed, you can then reach in and unclip it. hope that helps scott

May 1st, 2003, 12:15	#4
Hywel Guest Location:	RE: How the hell do i change the side bulbs how do i unclip it, i have tried and failed miserably Cheers Hywel

May 1st, 2003, 12:48	#5
GorgeousGeorge Bostin !!! Last Online: Aug 22nd, 2019 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Monkhopton	RE: How the hell do i change the side bulbs hywel well from the looks of the piccy, there is a dog leg type plastic bit at the fromt of the light, squeeze that together and you should be able to push the front of it out. cheers scott

May 5th, 2003, 14:30	#6
Dee Guest Location:	RE: How the hell do i change the side bulbs On enquiring about the same problem with my dealer I was told that the umper insert actually clips out to allow access to the side lights on the bumpers, I never actually tried it because the light is now working fine. Let me know how you get on.

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