Changing the side/parking lamp on Elise S1

[NathanK]

The bulb has blown on the passenger side of the side/parking light on the front on my Elise S1

It was in the garage at the time and the chap couldn't get to it with his fingers, so I haven't had a detailed look myself yet...

Before I get round to fixing it at the weekend I wondered if there was any tips or tricks to replacing it easily.

I've replaced the headlamp bulbs without too much difficulty, but apparently the side lamp is below that and needs tentacles to reach...

Cheers,

Nathan

[StuartB]

My one has gone too, I understand you have to get in past the wheel arch lining, you can't go through the access hole.. You should be able to unclip it and bend it backwards enough... or do the same as me, given that I never use those little lights anyway, ignore it and hope that it will not be picked up on the MOT

[rfoster]

Whilst on this thread, my headlamp alignment seems to be out - does anyone know how this can be adjusted?
Cheers
Richard

[NathanK]

In searching my question I found this :-

www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/experience/modifications/adjustheadlamps/adjustheadlamps.html

[rfoster]

Cheers for that Nathan, if you stumble across the same for an S1 please let me know! I'll have a look myself.

[Gruffy]

StuartB said:

I understand you have to get in past the wheel arch lining

Yup, real easy. Turn the wheel to the outside. Peel back the lining and tuck it behind the wheel (it holds it's shape - don't worry about warping it or anything). Then it's dead easy.

Gruffy

[jonbanff]

was wondering if anyone had replaced the front headlights on their S1 elise. the headlight surrounds have rusted and need replacing- the light is starting to come away from the car. any ideas how best to fix this?