Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 22:26:58 -0500 From: KeithG <noonenospamay.com> Subject: Re: OK - what's the trick to replace RHS dip beam headlamp on a 9kCSE
Not really that tough. 10 minutes when you know what to do and not too much different from a lot of modern cars. yes, the LHS has a lot more access room. IIRS, you have to remove either L or R to replace that 'marker' light on the inboard position. KeithG Pooh Bear wrote: > KeithG wrote: > > >>You aren't. The way to do it is to remove the fastening screws and pull >>the headlight unit from the car. > > > I was wondering if that might be the way. > > > >>Remove the t-30 screws you can see. >>IIRC, there are a couple of 10mm bolts as we. One is under the grille >>(remove the grille to find it) > > > Hmmm. And the trick to remove the grille is ? Haven't looked at that > yet. :-) > > > >>and one is on the fender behind the turn >>signal light (it is removed by unclipping and pulling forward). This >>sounds complicated, but it is easier than removing the A/C compressor ;-) > > > That much I can certainly believe ! The oil lines certainly get in the way > too. > > I'm beginning to understand why the 9000 has a serious reputation for high > service costs. > > Just out of interest, the LHS lamp unit seems much less crowded behind. Can > you actually replace the bulb via the circular access cover on that side ? > > > Cheers, Graham >