Replacing a sidelight bulb

nickrees · 01-11-2007, 11:03

Got a new (to me) warning light displayed yesterday - worked out it was a bulb failure (only 4 months from new). Taking the headlamp unit out seems a bit over the top and then I couldn't get the connector off. Never mind, as you can do the next bit with it still attached. The nice picture in the handbook showing you how to extract the sidelight bulb holder ignores the fact that it is concealed in the corner of the unit and there is no way you can get your fingers round it. Luckily there is enough space to get pliers onto the plastic release tabs and pull it out. Obviously the unit wasn't designed by someone who replaces bulbs!!!

andy2407 · 01-11-2007, 11:41

Thanks - I did a guide to changing headlight bulbs some time ago(http://www.briskoda.net/forums/techn...5/#post1046033), and I must admit I spotted the sidelights but didn't attempt to change them!

As you say they are not the easiet things to get at.

I wonder if the manual has changed - I'm sure mine just says bulb changes must be referred to your dealer

calvin hold · 02-11-2007, 22:02

open bonnet ,on back of headlamp a plastic srew(white) screw off.At side of headlamp is a hook pull it and the headlamp will click and partly come out, pul it out.When putting back in dont force it just push till resistance then push the hook and it should click back in. Dont for get the plstic screw.

Lummox · 02-11-2007, 22:05

Exactly, two seconds to remove the headlamp and no tools required. Its why its been designed like it.

Makefish · 02-11-2007, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Lummox

Exactly, two seconds to remove the headlamp and no tools required. Its why its been designed like it.

That may be so Ross, but to extract and replace the side light bulbs requires the dexterity of a contorsionist with ultra thin fingers!

Lummox · 02-11-2007, 22:16

Or a set of long reach long nosed pliers.

bosnjo · 02-11-2007, 22:26

I had no difficulties in replacing mine. Took the whole unit off and disconnected connector. It took a while to connector to unplug, but after 1 minute trying it went off and whole unit was in my hands.

01-11-2007, 11:03	#1
nickrees Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darlington Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replacing a sidelight bulb Got a new (to me) warning light displayed yesterday - worked out it was a bulb failure (only 4 months from new). Taking the headlamp unit out seems a bit over the top and then I couldn't get the connector off. Never mind, as you can do the next bit with it still attached. The nice picture in the handbook showing you how to extract the sidelight bulb holder ignores the fact that it is concealed in the corner of the unit and there is no way you can get your fingers round it. Luckily there is enough space to get pliers onto the plastic release tabs and pull it out. Obviously the unit wasn't designed by someone who replaces bulbs!!!

01-11-2007, 11:41	#2
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,357 Thanks: 49 Thanked 182 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Replacing a sidelight bulb Thanks - I did a guide to changing headlight bulbs some time ago(http://www.briskoda.net/forums/techn...5/#post1046033), and I must admit I spotted the sidelights but didn't attempt to change them! As you say they are not the easiet things to get at. I wonder if the manual has changed - I'm sure mine just says bulb changes must be referred to your dealer __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow

02-11-2007, 22:02	#3
calvin hold Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south west wales uk Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Replacing a sidelight bulb open bonnet ,on back of headlamp a plastic srew(white) screw off.At side of headlamp is a hook pull it and the headlamp will click and partly come out, pul it out.When putting back in dont force it just push till resistance then push the hook and it should click back in. Dont for get the plstic screw.

02-11-2007, 22:05	#4
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Re: Replacing a sidelight bulb Exactly, two seconds to remove the headlamp and no tools required. Its why its been designed like it. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

02-11-2007, 22:16	#6
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,762 Thanks: 22 Thanked 636 Times in 545 Posts	Re: Replacing a sidelight bulb Or a set of long reach long nosed pliers. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

02-11-2007, 22:26	#7
bosnjo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 568 Thanks: 3 Thanked 39 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Replacing a sidelight bulb I had no difficulties in replacing mine. Took the whole unit off and disconnected connector. It took a while to connector to unplug, but after 1 minute trying it went off and whole unit was in my hands. __________________ Octavia 2006 2.0 TDI Sport (equal to L&K in UK) - 17' wheels, Sport suspension, Xenons, Audience with Sound System, Bluetooth, Front & Back Parking Sensors - - VAG COM -

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