Headlamp change

[TimShaw]

This has probably been discussed before but.......

 

I’ve just changed the headlamps on my Mk3 fabia and we had to remove the bumper and then headlight units to change the lamps. The only issue is that I don’t like the colour of the lamps I’ve put in (too blue). 

 

What is the least painful way of replacing the lamps without removing the bumper? 

 

Thanks 

[CapstanPlug]

When you say "lamps" - do you mean bulbs ? 

 

So, is it correct to read the above as - to change the bulbs, you removed bumper and headlight units ?

 

If that is the case - it is indeed possible ( a bit difficult alright, especially the first time ), to change the bulbs whilst leaving the Headlamp units in situ.

 

There's a few threads on here about this .. but, is that what you mean?

 

 

[malcster]

Indeed it is a massive pain in the bum but not impossible 

I think the h4 bulb on lower spec look easier to change than the h7

[TimShaw]

9 hours ago, Mithane said:

When you say "lamps" - do you mean bulbs ? 

 

So, is it correct to read the above as - to change the bulbs, you removed bumper and headlight units ?

 

If that is the case - it is indeed possible ( a bit difficult alright, especially the first time ), to change the bulbs whilst leaving the Headlamp units in situ.

 

There's a few threads on here about this .. but, is that what you mean?

 

 

 I get a row in work off the electricians if I call them bulbs. They’ve brainwashed me Ha

[TimShaw]

6 minutes ago, malcster said:

Indeed it is a massive pain in the bum but not impossible 

I think the h4 bulb on lower spec look easier to change than the h7

I’ll take the wheels off, that’s easy enough. The rest we’ll have to see! 

[CapstanPlug]

1 hour ago, TimShaw said:

 I get a row in work off the electricians if I call them bulbs. They’ve brainwashed me Ha

 

Hmmm ..  

 

are these “electricians “ in 1936 ? 

 

And are they the kind that are inclined to create work for themselves ? 

 

    I’m outta here 

[Kenny R]

On 19/08/2018 at 07:31, TimShaw said:

 I get a row in work off the electricians if I call them bulbs. They’ve brainwashed me Ha

I’m a Sparky too, and they are correct, you plant bulbs in the garden

[Shenanigans000]

On 20/08/2018 at 20:37, Kenny R said:

you plant bulbs in the garden

 

And people live on globes.

 

I say we just call them 'light makers" and be done with it.