Thread: Headlight removal/replacement

The workshop manual appears to indicate that the headlight/cradle assy is one unit.


They fit onto 3 plastic balls - the socket side is on the headlight. I've found it's best to leave the headlight/cradle assy in the car as there's quite a bit of force needed to 'pop' the headlight off the balls & leaving them in the car enables a bit of leverage to be used. Lever as close as you can get to the joint otherwise you risk breaking the socket off the headlight.


It might be best to give them a spray with some lubricant beforehand & see if that helps with releasing them - I'll be doing that next time as I had to reattach one socket to a headlight.

I did it when I had a cracked headlight but I don't recall any difficulty.

Thanks guys! Should I wind the adjusters out, or leave them and just try and pry from the (3 I assume?) sockets?

Cheers
Keithy

I don't remember. Too long ago.

I didn't touch the adjustment side of things at all


In fact, I changed from LHD lights to RHD & didn't need to touch any part of the adjustment.

Ok cheers.

I'll have a go at prying the light out as is (and I'll be gentle - I hope!)

Cheers

Update:

Job done! You were correct in saying that you can "pop" the light off the sockets. I used a large screwdriver for leverage, and gave the lights a tug in the general region.

Next question!

The rh light has condensation, how would I go about getting it dry?

Blow warm air in through the lamp opening? It will exhaust through the parking light globe hole. See this pic from Stefan Lindgren's website: