Battery Side Dipped Headlight Recess Bulb Change

[Rowanscribbles]

Hi trying to change the dipped beam and have found the little tool and the clip in the wheel arch. Have tried pulling but it’s not budging,  and I am pulling strongly , would welcome any suggestions on how to change this blasted bulb! Cheers Brendy 

[AGFalco]

Yes it fits very tight, you do need to pull hard.

I have lost one, no idea how it went missing, possibly from water thrown up when driving.

 

But the really hard bit is next when you try to remove the bulb from it's holder. 😧

You can do it without removing the cover but it is easier as you can see more.

 

There are some helpful posts on this subject in this Fabia III forum.

 

Thanks AG Falco

[thamestrader]

It may help to know your are not the only one with this problem. there are many posts on this forum about it. Even with the inspection panel removed under the wheel arch I simply could not get my hand in it was too big. I ended up getting the dealer to change the bulb for me. Good luck.

[AGFalco]

I made a tool to help with the headlamp removal.

It now lives in the boot with the tools.

 

Thanks AG Falco

[gumdrop]

On 13/07/2020 at 20:46, AGFalco said:

I made a tool to help with the headlamp removal.

It now lives in the boot with the tools.

 

Thanks AG Falco

How ddoes the tool help, can you give some details/pictures, please

[AGFalco]

See this post for details.

 

Thanks, AG Falco