Hello,

 

After changing my Timing Belt on a Skoda service center 3 weeks ago, i have a lot of water coming in my headlight. 
They refuse to fix it and told me that it needed to be replaced.

 

So my question is, to change the front right headlight, can it be removed only by removing the screws that are visible or do we have to remove the entire bumper. 
I’m asking that to see if I can do it myself. 
 

Many thanks for your help!

More information may be required, what model, what year, what engine.

 

Hello,many thanks for your answer!

It is a 2016 Skoda Fabia, mk3. 
engine is the 1.2 TSI petrol 90ch. 

If you have LED day light running lights you may, or may not, need to follow the guide a member has posted but note his car is a MK3 2018 model 1.0 TSI 95 BHP (see below).  Perhaps(?), I don't know though (i forgot to look) you can get at the headlight unit by removing the wheel and wheel arch plastic.

 

Why is water getting into the headlight, is it condensation or water getting in, could you not seal where the water is getting in.

 

The the plastic "glass" lens cover can get cracked or chipped or perhaps a split on a seam (a hole someone's put in it).  Personally I'd have a good look at the "glass" cover, then with the bonnet up have a goo look at the top of the light unit, removing the shiny black metal plate above (only one bolt, hopefully nut is self held, and two torx screws that I can see - but I've never done it so don't know.

 

If you put a new unit in it might show a different colour to the seven year old on other side and I don't know if you have to let the car's computers know but I'd guess it'd light up unless you have some extras on the lighting or it's non-standard.

 

Perhaps if you put up a photo of the problem.

 

I might be tempted to drill three small holes to let the water out and if necessary repair the leak and if required seal the holes.  Taking plastic bits off in theory is easy but at this time of year with the weather and lack of daylight I'd put it off until spring/summer (or never).

 

 

Edited 6 December, 20232 yr by nta16

You can add your car details to your nameplate thingy if you want, as my example.

 

Off topic but did the Skoda service centre say you needed a timing belt change?  Guidance changed as of 1 July to be 15 years or 180 000 miles.  If you have done this mileage then right to change it.

 

If you haven't done this mileage and they advised you to change it I'd be asking them why.

Edited 10 December, 20232 yr by HyperDog