how to change head light bulb 06 vantage

[eoinbenjimancox]

folks small prob and im sure its been posted to death, but cant seem to find it!how to change head light bulb, is there a straight forward way?

thanks in advance

[eoinbenjimancox]

the side light. thanks

[eoinbenjimancox]

mikey k said:

It is in the manual for the Main beam
Dipped is usually HID and has no "user serviceable parts" and you need GREAT care when messing with these as the ballast store VERY high voltages
The manual does say remove the wheel, but it can be done on full lock with some patience
90deg turn on each of the plastic screws to loosen the splash cover
Slide the cover out of the 3 slots
Flat bladed screw driver on the brass screws
Remove the plastic cover
Pull the connector from the rear of the bulb
Unclip the metal spring holding the bulb in place
withdraw bulb

Reverse for new bulb making sure it is located in the seat correctly
BTW the selector for swapping to Euro light position is also behind the splash guard

thanks mikey!

its the xenon bulb, is thsi procedure ok for that.

[eoinbenjimancox]

mikey k said:

eoinbenjimancox said:

mikey k said:

It is in the manual for the Main beam
Dipped is usually HID and has no "user serviceable parts" and you need GREAT care when messing with these as the ballast store VERY high voltages
The manual does say remove the wheel, but it can be done on full lock with some patience
90deg turn on each of the plastic screws to loosen the splash cover
Slide the cover out of the 3 slots
Flat bladed screw driver on the brass screws
Remove the plastic cover
Pull the connector from the rear of the bulb
Unclip the metal spring holding the bulb in place
withdraw bulb

Reverse for new bulb making sure it is located in the seat correctly
BTW the selector for swapping to Euro light position is also behind the splash guard

Its similar but more complicated as you MUST make sure the ballasts have discharged and handle the new bulb with out touching it with your fingers.
Pretty rare to see one of those go though!


thanks mikey!

its the xenon bulb, is thsi procedure ok for that.

im surprised too! you think it could be something else? also i have located a spare bulb in the bulb kit! happy days. how do i make sure the ballasts have fully discharged?

thanks again