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« on: 23 October 2012, 19:23:08 »

had my td 10yrs almost & just experinced my first h/light bulb failure. i went to buy a bulb with the intention of changing it at the place of purchase, but changed my mind as the battery is in the way. i was wondering though would it be easier to actually take the light out. :-\ :y   was not sure which bulbs i needed
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #1 on: 23 October 2012, 19:36:58 »

had my td 10yrs almost & just experinced my first h/light bulb failure. i went to buy a bulb with the intention of changing it at the place of purchase, but changed my mind as the battery is in the way. i was wondering though would it be easier to actually take the light out. :-\ :y   was not sure which bulbs i needed

Definitely not, Battery comes out in minutes  ;)
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #2 on: 23 October 2012, 20:22:45 »

I'd loosen battery a bit, and shift it around to gain access
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #3 on: 23 October 2012, 20:33:57 »

I got a set of Leds for the side lights,there no way I can get my hands in there :-[ Im glad someone answered ? about head lights. Do I need to remove air box to get drivers side in  :y
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #4 on: 23 October 2012, 20:37:24 »

Personally,I find it easier to remove the headlights.It doesnt take 5 minutes,and then you have plenty of room to do what you want.
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #5 on: 23 October 2012, 20:41:28 »

Personally,I find it easier to remove the headlights.It doesnt take 5 minutes,and then you have plenty of room to do what you want.
Prefacelift with washers means bumper has to come off though...
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #6 on: 23 October 2012, 20:46:35 »

Cheers Tb :y Battery no problem done it loads of times but think I will stick with moving air box.
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Re: light bulbs
« Reply #7 on: 23 October 2012, 20:55:50 »

Cheers Tb :y Battery no problem done it loads of times but think I will stick with moving air box.
Plenty of space that side, no need to remove airbox
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