changing reversing light bulb

[caro]

Slightly embarrassing this - my 2000 450 Chimaera's reversing light bulb needs changing, but I can't see how to get into the fitting (it's the later, separated lights arrangement), any clues? The handbook says to press the tab levers to remove it, but there's nothing visible, just a rubber gaiter going into the back of the round metal mounting.

Any ideas welcome, MOT due!

[chrispitman]

You have to unscrew the metal part it's probably been covered in glue from fitting the carpets so you may need to ease this off first.

[Andy Pandie]

Run your hand down the cable away from the light to locate and disconnect the small plug, then unscrew the lamp unit gripping the metal bit between the rubber boot and the car body as mentioned above. It is worth putting a smear of silicone grease on the replacement lamp and the threads of the light unit prior to refitting.

[V8 Animal]

Don't think reversing lights are part of the MOT

[caro]

Thanks to all, will be trying this over the weekend. By the way v8 animal, I think if it's fitted - eg fog lamp, reversing lamp - it has to work for the MOT

[caro]

Done - WD40 and a pair of Stillies, it unscrewed like a dream. Thanks to all!