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Replacing front bulb on 04 corolla?

  • 26-07-2014 6:56pm
    #1
    breadbin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭


    do i have to remove the bumper?? i can see the clips that hold the back moisture cover on but there is no room to get in there. i tried unscrewing the whole light but it seems the bumper is preventing me from removing the light:(

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    left the bulb there for size comparison. white thing is windscreen washer reservoir. not sure what the mc2 thing is but its not moving!


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  • #2
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,186 ✭✭✭cletus


    The bumper only needs to come off if you are removing the light cluster. For the bulb, its a case of being able to look in, or put your hand in, but not both at the same time ðŸ˜႒

    Its a bit finiky all right, but if you open the clip, you should be able to take out the bulb and holder


  • #3
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    it's a bit tricky and you have to feel your way around. But no need to remove anything.
    Unclip the black casing and remove.
    Then open the clip.
    Take out the bulb.
    Put new one in.
    Clip the clip, black case on and clip into place.

    I always end up with scratches all over my knuckles after this and lots of curses to many gods.


  • #4
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    When the cover comes off there should be extra room for nimble fingers :) and I thought the bulbs in my mazda 6 were awkward to get at :)


  • #5
    Diemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,417 ✭✭✭Diemos


    The guys are correct, it's a pain in the arms..... but it is possible.


  • #6
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    Just be thankful it's not a Renault Megane you have. :D


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  • #7
    breadbin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭breadbin


    well i got the cover off and pressed the clip to release it but cannot seem to separate the clip from the electrical contacts. does it come off to one side?


  • #8
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    breadbin wrote: »
    well i got the cover off and pressed the clip to release it but cannot seem to separate the clip from the electrical contacts. does it come off to one side?
    It should be hinged on one side. push the longer part in and pull it sideways it should open easy enough.


  • #9
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,734 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    The hinge is at the bottom, so you work the clip off from the top.


  • #10
    breadbin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭breadbin


    Well I didn't manage it after that I must get a mirror so at least I can have a look at what's going on. Someone else said to disconnect the contact first too which makes sense. Would have been quicker removing the bumper!


  • #11
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    breadbin wrote: »
    Well I didn't manage it after that I must get a mirror so at least I can have a look at what's going on. Someone else said to disconnect the contact first too which makes sense. Would have been quicker removing the bumper!
    did you get it sorted you could also take a picture of it with your phone to see how it's clipped on.


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  • #12
    breadbin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 692 ✭✭✭breadbin


    Sam Kade wrote: »
    did you get it sorted you could also take a picture of it with your phone to see how it's clipped on.

    Oh yeah good idea:) Haven't tried yet I'm working 3 in a row so won't get a chance until wed. Determined though


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