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Offline Tortaruga

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Headlight bulb removal
« on: October 27, 2012, 12:40:39 pm »
How do I get the multi-pin connector off? Elsaweb says that it just pulls off so I can then access the wire clip behind, but it won't budge. Any tips??

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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2012, 04:52:04 pm »
Is this the plus that connects to the back of the headlight itself?
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2012, 07:49:47 pm »
Yes that's the one. I've a feeling it's just very tight, but I don't want to destroy anything by forcing it too much.
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2012, 10:44:00 pm »
You may have to. We changed the headlights on my mates car and we had to force the plugs off. We tried everything to get them off bit the design means you can't get a screwdriver or anythin in to release the clip.
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2012, 11:09:34 pm »
Cheers Matto. Gonna tackle them with a big pair of pliers!  :scared:
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2012, 03:09:12 pm »
Job done. Being blessed with small hands, it was fairly easy. Even the sidelights!
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2012, 03:13:48 pm »
they are a pain in the ass , i had 2 change the indicator bulbs last week! not enjoyable at all ! **** to get to ! :happy2:

nice samoyed btw ;)  :wink:
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2012, 03:22:22 pm »
Quote from: graeme on October 29, 2012, 03:13:48 pm
nice samoyed btw ;)  :wink:
That's Marco. A gorgeous wooly beast, but a bit dim!
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Re: Headlight bulb removal
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2012, 03:38:04 pm »
I used to have one , He was a great dog. They have awesome character and love the snow  :laugh:
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