Continental Headlamp Conversion

[darty]

Just in case anyone would like to know how to convert dipped beam on headlights if going on the Continent, the attached is a diagram from Hella.

http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/bc/christiern_dart/vwp?.dir=/Hella&.src=ph&.dnm=Hella+Diagram.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//uk.photos.yahoo.com/bc/christiern_dart/lst%3f%26.dir=/Hella%26.src=ph%26.view=t

Apparently the process is:

To convert from UK to continental Dip.

Remove Screw A
Loosen screws B&C
Turn rear of lamp 15 degrees and reinsert screw A (from position marked L/G to R/D)
Tighten screws B&C

No idea how to get to the back of the headlight to make the changes though.

Any ideas?

[Nick Elliott]

To get to the head lights you first have to remove the main bonnet, then remove inner wing side cover.

I have been driving my TVR's in europe for six years & never had a problem, I guess the lights are not bright enough to bother anyone! Although it might be different if you have the gas discharge headlights.

Nick