Removing the headlight assembly

ivanj · 06-01-2008, 12:34

Recently I had a bulb changed by the local Skoda Dealer and now it is full of condensation - what a surprise, bad work!

How do I remove the fron passenger side unit to clear it out?

Thanks

Ivan

SJFISHER67 · 06-01-2008, 13:43

Getting condensation out of the actual headlight unit might prove to be difficult, the only way I can think of is that the back of the assembly was not put back on correctly, and has since let the water in.

Personally the way I would try and dry it out would be to remove it, all the bulbs etc and stick it in the airing cupboard.

bluebeat · 06-01-2008, 13:47

A hair drier is handy providing you could direct the warm air in to the lamp via a piece of tubing maybe, may save you taking the lamp out all together just be careful you dont get inside the lens to hot,

Supurbia · 07-01-2008, 10:22

Try taking the main beam bulb back out and leave the full beam on for a while, should provide the heat and the main beam hole should allow the cond to escape, don't pull the bumper off, there's no need unless you have to remove the lamp itself.

Gizmo68 · 07-01-2008, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supurbia

Try taking the main beam bulb back out and leave the full beam on for a while, should provide the heat and the main beam hole should allow the cond to escape,

i think you mean dip beam bulb out

coat's on

Supurbia · 07-01-2008, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo68

i think you mean dip beam bulb out

coat's on

That as well

sylvan · 09-01-2008, 18:53

A quick note based on my experience. 50 000 km on the clock of my Octavia II w/o any problem of condensation inside the headlights, even driving in very heavy downpours.
Last trip for X'mas with light rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, for 500 km. The day after, I had both headlight units full of condensation. I did not have time to bother about this and thought it would go away... No way... One headlight did remove its condensation by itself. The other one didn't.

I ended up removing both units, and fixed the problem by applying a seam of polyurethane sealant between the lens and the body of the unit. In addition, I pried out the black adjusters and added silicon grease on the o-ring that are supposed to seal these adjusters from the housing. I suspect the leak may come from these adjusters.
Evidently, bad manufacture, and it looks like I'm not the only one with this problem. There were posts on this topic as recently as late december 2007.
BTW : to remove condensation, that's 24 hours before the stove, lens down and all bulbs removed...

Cheers,
Sylvan

Baker21 · 09-01-2008, 23:03

Here is a tip for condestation on your headlamps if it's a regular occurence........remove the back cap and sellotape / fix a silicon gel bag to it and that will absorb the moisture.......we do this to most production headlamps if requested by the customer!!!!

Supurbia · 10-01-2008, 02:14

Nice tip Simon.

Baker21 · 10-01-2008, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supurbia

Nice tip Simon.

No worries and trust me it works..............

06-01-2008, 12:34	#1
ivanj Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 Members Car: Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Removing the headlight assembly Recently I had a bulb changed by the local Skoda Dealer and now it is full of condensation - what a surprise, bad work! How do I remove the fron passenger side unit to clear it out? Thanks Ivan

06-01-2008, 13:43	#2
SJFISHER67 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester Posts: 686 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Removing the headlight assembly Getting condensation out of the actual headlight unit might prove to be difficult, the only way I can think of is that the back of the assembly was not put back on correctly, and has since let the water in. Personally the way I would try and dry it out would be to remove it, all the bulbs etc and stick it in the airing cupboard. __________________ Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi 'vRS' (It's an Elegance really) 2008 Factory lowered and a boot spoiler!

06-01-2008, 13:47	#3
bluebeat Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: north wales Posts: 177 Members Car: fabia vrs special editition Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Removing the headlight assembly A hair drier is handy providing you could direct the warm air in to the lamp via a piece of tubing maybe, may save you taking the lamp out all together just be careful you dont get inside the lens to hot,

07-01-2008, 10:22	#4
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 991 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDi Auto Thanks: 2 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Removing the headlight assembly Try taking the main beam bulb back out and leave the full beam on for a while, should provide the heat and the main beam hole should allow the cond to escape, don't pull the bumper off, there's no need unless you have to remove the lamp itself.

09-01-2008, 18:53	#7
sylvan Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removing the headlight assembly : condensation A quick note based on my experience. 50 000 km on the clock of my Octavia II w/o any problem of condensation inside the headlights, even driving in very heavy downpours. Last trip for X'mas with light rain, drizzle, snow, sleet, for 500 km. The day after, I had both headlight units full of condensation. I did not have time to bother about this and thought it would go away... No way... One headlight did remove its condensation by itself. The other one didn't. I ended up removing both units, and fixed the problem by applying a seam of polyurethane sealant between the lens and the body of the unit. In addition, I pried out the black adjusters and added silicon grease on the o-ring that are supposed to seal these adjusters from the housing. I suspect the leak may come from these adjusters. Evidently, bad manufacture, and it looks like I'm not the only one with this problem. There were posts on this topic as recently as late december 2007. BTW : to remove condensation, that's 24 hours before the stove, lens down and all bulbs removed... Cheers, Sylvan Last edited by sylvan; 09-01-2008 at 19:05. Reason: typos...

09-01-2008, 23:03	#8
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Removing the headlight assembly Here is a tip for condestation on your headlamps if it's a regular occurence........remove the back cap and sellotape / fix a silicon gel bag to it and that will absorb the moisture.......we do this to most production headlamps if requested by the customer!!!! __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

10-01-2008, 02:14	#9
Supurbia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 991 Members Car: Superb 1.9 TDi Auto Thanks: 2 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Removing the headlight assembly Nice tip Simon.

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