headlight change

[gibson24600]

hi guys, i need to change my 2004 1.9 headlights, i live in france so have to comply with french rules etc.
I believe i neec to take ofv front bumper, any advice tips etc on doi g the whole job, start to finish, special tools ? and roughly how long it should take average joe.
Not got used to new layout on here......confused.com     

[Silent_Bob]

I did this a year or so ago, I only had to change one head light but ended up taking the whole bumper off anyway. I'd say set aside at least 3 hours (I might just be a bit slow though ). I didn't use any special tools really just the usual screwdrivers and a socket set, what I would say it get some of those clips for holding the wheel liners as they always break. If I remember correctly you have to get behind the wheel arch liners to undo the bottom bolt on the lens.

[teddyc1]

Good info Bob.


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[gibson24600]

Hi bob, appreciate you taking the time to reply. I have no feeling in my right hand so struggle with small screws etc so I'm sure it will take me all of three hours.......or more lol.
When I get round to it I shall let you know if you r slow or not ;-)
Regards,
Hugh.

[gibson24600]

Hi bob,nd anyone else reading this, it took under three hours and only this long because took a while to work out how bumper came off between wing and bumper........just pulled it and bingo.
Getting wheel arch skin off was a pain also but now that I've done it I reckon less than two hours now.

Hugh

[ron]

Hi bob,nd anyone else reading this, it took under three hours and only this long because took a while to work out how bumper came off between wing and bumper........just pulled it and bingo.
Getting wheel arch skin off was a pain also but now that I've done it I reckon less than two hours now.

Hugh

Glad it went well.Fancy writing a "how to" for us who may have to do it?