Changing Front Indicator Bulbs. How?

[Flintstone]

I'm up to my forearm in the front wing and cannot for the life of me get the indicator out, I only want to change the fecking bulb!

Which part unscrews? Is it the threaded part or the collar forward of it? Either way I can barely get my hand in there let alone around anything. I thought of using a fuel filter strap but can't get that on the fitting because of the wires. Any ideas, short of smashing the entire fitting out and replacing it?

(Trying to post a picture but phone not co-operating )

Edited by Flintstone on Friday 4th February 18:44

[nawarne]

Not done it!!
But they look like the rear light fittings (and Chimaera face lift rears) - so, the threaded metal outer unscrews - twisting the wires in the process.
Someone on the Chimaera forum likened it to a jamjar top...which is a good analogy.

Good luck.
Nick

[NCE 61]

It can be quiet difficult due to access as you have found. I had the same problem with one on my MK1 Tuscan and in the end took it to the dealer who also struggled, in the end we also removed the service bonnet to give better access and using an oil filter wrench on the rear of the indicator it finally came un-done.

[Flintstone]

Buggrit. I'm going for the subtle option, smashing out the old ones and bonding in new (the bowls are going rusty anyway).