H7 (dipped) bulb clip spring

Had a real issue getting the replacement H7 to seat itself properly and stay put in the bulb holder, and I presume the previous owner also had trouble as I think a small piece of the headlight assembly has snapped off (the nearside has two write prongs at the top). Anyway.

If you have this issue, the spring might be distorted that holds the bulb in. After faffing with it, and looking at the new part (5E0941172 - https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e0941172-h7-retaining-light-bulb-spring-skoda-22654.html) I figured out how to get it out. Straightened out the three bent clips slightly and reinstalled, and bulb just clicked home and is now held even firmer than the nearside.

Start on one end (I can't imagine it matters), and push the edge of the clip in towards the centre of the hole. Do this for The first two and the clip will straighten and drop out. A tad fiddly getting it back in whilst the headlamp is in the car, but it is doable - saved myself a fiver for a new spring clip. 

Edited 3 November, 20241 yr by micro