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Remove Mk2 Headlight?


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#1 Topaz

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Posted 20 August 2012 - 10:04 PM

I want to replace my front headlight as it has cracked slightly but can't figure out how to remove it from the car? Any help is appreciated.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 10:41 PM

Undo the screws on the top, undo the screws along the front of the bumper.. Undo the wiring from the lamp.. Push the bumper downwards and pull (very hard) the lamp out.
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Posted 21 August 2012 - 06:17 AM

As said you will find resistance as there is a lug on the light rear but a sharp tug should have it free
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Posted 21 August 2012 - 08:26 AM

Try not to snap the lug bracket off!
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Posted 21 August 2012 - 08:36 AM

Try not to cut yourself when you remove the lamp, it's held in there pretty tight by that lug.
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Posted 21 August 2012 - 06:30 PM

squirt it with wd40 or similar first if not you stand a good chance of snapping the bracket
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Posted 21 August 2012 - 10:09 PM

I tried to tug again tonight but can't figure out where the lug is...

I'd pay somebody to remove them for me. That's the level of desperation I'm at.
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Posted 22 August 2012 - 06:28 AM

bottom outer side of the light

have you disconnected all of the electrical plugs?
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 04:18 PM

All plugs disconnected.

I'm guessing I'm not pulling hard enough??
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Posted 23 August 2012 - 04:33 PM

Yes.

You really have to pull hard.
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