What's the best way to get the headlight out?

Jon TDI · 27-03-2007, 13:32

As above????

ExAudiSi · 27-03-2007, 13:36

Crow bar, or a large hammer??

But seriously....

With most modern VAG cars I think you probably need to remove the front bumper first. I have the Haynes manual if you would like to have look...

Jon TDI · 27-03-2007, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExAudiSi

Crow bar, or a large hammer??

That maybe your preferred method!!!

I'll have a look at your manual, if you don't mind Simon? I'll e-mail ya.

faboka vrs · 27-03-2007, 13:51

Yep only way is bumper off.

ExAudiSi · 27-03-2007, 13:51

I'm an engineer I have a range of different sized hammers for different jobs!!

Wardy · 27-03-2007, 13:58

I was pretty sure it was a bumper off job too, especially for cars fitted with factory Xenons. Daft state of affairs really, but there you go....

Steve

Jon TDI · 27-03-2007, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExAudiSi

I'm an engineer I have a range of different sized hammers for different jobs!!

Yes, I've heard that about you!

P2M · 27-03-2007, 15:33

We use two ways, both without bumper off

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Jon TDI · 27-03-2007, 16:05

Erm.......my Czech is not that good!

I could probably work it out from the pics.
ExAudiSi is lending me his Haynes manual, so I expect the whole front end will be completely off with me stood next to it, scratching my head!

devonutopia · 27-03-2007, 16:07

I managed to move mine enough, by unbolting it and slackening off the slam panel at one end,

At the time I suspected the only way to 100% remove was to remove the bumper.

beedie · 27-03-2007, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I managed to move mine enough, by unbolting it and slackening off the slam panel at one end,

At the time I suspected the only way to 100% remove was to remove the bumper.

this is what i did. there's 1 fixing thats slightly hidden by bumper but reachable with spanner. just slacken things off slightly but remember what you've loosened as it'll just cause rattles as i found.
Scott

ric04vrs · 27-03-2007, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExAudiSi

I'm an engineer I have a range of different sized hammers for different jobs!!

were you RAF trained ?

RAF=rough as fook

ExAudiSi · 28-03-2007, 13:48

Ah, you've seen my work before then!

P2M · 28-03-2007, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

Erm.......my Czech is not that good!

I could probably work it out from the pics.
ExAudiSi is lending me his Haynes manual, so I expect the whole front end will be completely off with me stood next to it, scratching my head!

Didn´t expect you would study it word by word

Pictures show all the details sufficiently

toonartist · 28-03-2007, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by beedie

this is what i did. there's 1 fixing thats slightly hidden by bumper but reachable with spanner. just slacken things off slightly but remember what you've loosened as it'll just cause rattles as i found.
Scott

Snap... loosened one of the nuts holding the bumper inplace, centre one I believe. I was able to move the bumper about 1 1/2 inches forward which was just enough to allow me to undo the rest of the screws and lever the headlight out

plenty of scraped knuckles

once out it allowed plenty of space to make a neat install of the HID kit

Jon TDI · 28-03-2007, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by toonartist

Snap... loosened one of the nuts holding the bumper inplace, centre one I believe. I was able to move the bumper about 1 1/2 inches forward which was just enough to allow me to undo the rest of the screws and lever the headlight out

plenty of scraped knuckles

once out it allowed plenty of space to make a neat install of the HID kit

Might give this method a go then.
Although, I've got my hands on the Haynes manual now. Some of the instructions are bit vague TBH!

toonartist · 28-03-2007, 20:58

When I done this I hadn't realised the expected way was to remove the bumper altogether!

I have just taken a look at the bumper to refresh me memory on this.

Describing the drivers side headlight....

On the right hand side you will see one of the retaining nuts for the light but when you try to undo it comes up against the bumper.....

directly below this nut is a star/spline screw (inline with the left hand side of the radiator, looks like and can slide forward) that can be slackened and the bumper can be levered forward by about a half inch or so (tighten it back up in its new position until you have finished), this is just enough to allow you take out the aforementioned retaining nut..... can be a little awkward getting the retaining nut back in but not too hard!
I would imagine the nearside light should be the same

Hope this helps

maxcars1 · 28-03-2007, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ric04vrs

were you RAF trained ?

RAF=rough as fook

Its taken me 27 yrs of continuous RAF training to be "Rough as Fook"

David Arundell · 29-03-2007, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

That maybe your preferred method!!!

I'll have a look at your manual, if you don't mind Simon? I'll e-mail ya.

see 'another ouch' posted 27/03/07

Jon TDI · 29-03-2007, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Arundell

see 'another ouch' posted 27/03/07

Can't find that one.

Please enlighten me.

David Arundell · 29-03-2007, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

Can't find that one.

Please enlighten me.

ignore me, boring job/lunchtime....just remembered picture of car 'modified' with roof chop, bonnet job and both lights taken out at same time....no tools needed.......think it was done by Mr F Allen Tree

Jon TDI · 29-03-2007, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Arundell

ignore me, boring job/lunchtime....just remembered picture of car 'modified' with roof chop, bonnet job and both lights taken out at same time....no tools needed.......think it was done by Mr F Allen Tree

Hopefully, this modification won't be happening to mine!

Jon TDI · 11-04-2007, 11:00

Right then, I managed to get both headlights out without removing the bumper entirely.
Had to remove the two front retaining bolts & managed to get enough leverage to get the headlights out with a bit of force!
They went back in better than they came out!

While they were out, I was amazed at the amount of rust building up on the battery retaining bolt & bracket!

The car is only 2.5 years old.

So I coated them with a bit of molybdeum grease.

27-03-2007, 13:32	#1
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toonartist Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north east Posts: 241 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What's the best way to get the headlight out? When I done this I hadn't realised the expected way was to remove the bumper altogether! I have just taken a look at the bumper to refresh me memory on this. Describing the drivers side headlight.... On the right hand side you will see one of the retaining nuts for the light but when you try to undo it comes up against the bumper..... directly below this nut is a star/spline screw (inline with the left hand side of the radiator, looks like and can slide forward) that can be slackened and the bumper can be levered forward by about a half inch or so (tighten it back up in its new position until you have finished), this is just enough to allow you take out the aforementioned retaining nut..... can be a little awkward getting the retaining nut back in but not too hard! I would imagine the nearside light should be the same Hope this helps __________________ Duncan Jabba Custom Remap - 190 bhp - 340 ib/ft Torque, Sachs Uprated Clutch, Eibach Springs, Jabba Rear ARB, 312mm Zimmermann Crossdrilled Brakes, Milltek Cat Back, Seat Strut Brace, Green air filter, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Pikey mod 1, Coded Grill.

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Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,229 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 36 Times in 34 Posts	Re: What's the best way to get the headlight out? Right then, I managed to get both headlights out without removing the bumper entirely. Had to remove the two front retaining bolts & managed to get enough leverage to get the headlights out with a bit of force! They went back in better than they came out! While they were out, I was amazed at the amount of rust building up on the battery retaining bolt & bracket! The car is only 2.5 years old. So I coated them with a bit of molybdeum grease. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

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