Need some HELP!!!

[hairy cornflake]

I need to change the front passenger indicator bulb, no access panel in the wing, can not get through the grill or far enough through the hole under the lens.

Ideas, help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

[else]

There is an access hole in the wheel arch immediately in front of the wheel, you should be able to reach it through there.

[smedlen]

You'll need to remove the grill and reg plate. Not too difficult to get out but make sure you mask off the surounding paintwork to prevent chips. I use a couple of screw drivers to prise the grill rubber out. Then it's stick your arm in and grope around time. You need to unsrew the ~2" holder from the lens. It'll probably be a bit tight and you may dislodge the indicator lens. It's only held in with black silcone so have some of that on standby. I find a torch and an old car mirror a big help.

Refitting the grill can be a pain as the rubber seal puts up a fight. Best done on a warm summers day or in a heater garage.

If you had too much money you could always pay a garage!

[mr wilkinson]

I found smearing the grill rubber with something slippy like washing up liquid made it much easier to get back on.

[hairy cornflake]

Cheers Guys

[razorman]

Am I missing something here.......
Hairy Cornflakes car is an R reg like mine so it must have the split front and no grill. Am I right or what ..........

>> Edited by razorman on Thursday 16th February 19:57

[smedlen]

Good point razorman.

hairy cornflake are you sure you dont have an access panel inside the wheel arch?