Headlamp bulb - renewal

Electrical system / Headlamp bulb - renewal

1 Open the bonnet and pull off the plug and the rubber cover from the rear of the headlamp (photo).

16.1 Headlamp plug and rubber cover

2 Prise back the spring bulbholder clips and withdraw the combined bulb and holder (photos).

16.2A Headlamp bulbholder spring clips

16.2B Headlamp halogen type bulb

3 Refit the new bulb. Avoid fingering it if it is of halogen type. Should the fingers touch the bulb, wipe it with a rag soaked in methylated spirit to remove any residual grease.

4 Turn the bulbholder until the pip on its flange engages in the cut-out in the rim of the reflector.

5 Snap back the spring retaining clips, refit the rubber cover and reconnect the plug.