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flowerpower
Joined: 27 Jun 2016 Posts: 80 Location: Torquay 6months Ibiza 6months
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:13 Post subject: Headlight |
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Hi Guys I know it sounds silly but how do you remove headlights on 1998 Space Gear, in the process of importing into spain! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:11 Post subject: |
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Open bonnet.
At each outer end of the front panel cross member there is a screw, holding the sidelight bracket in place, that needs to be removed. The drivers side one should have a plastic cover over it.
Slightly lift up the bracket holding the sidelight in and pull it forwards to remove it. They have two lugs fitted into slots in the sided of the headlamp unit. NB: Some may have springs attached to the wings were they locate into holes.
Look in the gap behind the headlight, There are two bolts, which require a 10mm socket to remove them.
The radiator grille panel, below the headlight, then needs to be unclipped from where it is held to the wing by a plastic panel clip. Carefully pull the panel section forward to pull it loose, taking care not to snap it, or the clip.
Below the headlamp is another bolt, behind the panel strip. Remove other clips and plastic screws as required to get access. NB: I didn't bother replacing that bolt which then makes it easier for any future removal of the lamp unit.
The headlamps can then be wiggled out, unplugging the push on loom connectors.
Refitting is a reverse of removal. Ensure you fit the flat lugs of the sidelights into the respective slots in the edge of the headlamps, to stop them wobbling about. Fitting a strip of self adhesive foam to the inner edge of the headlight also helps to keep them steady and reduce rain, or water when crossing flooding or rivers, from getting inside.
Adjusting lamps:
The long bolt at the back of the unit adjust the vertical position of the beam and the short one, which is accessible down the hole by the sidelight fastening screw, adjusts the horizontal position.
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joshstaygold
Joined: 03 Apr 2019 Posts: 1 Location: Burien, Washington, USA
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Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 23:54 Post subject: |
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YOZA
Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 2423 Location: The centre of the universe
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Posted: Wed May 15, 2019 7:53 Post subject: |
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One of the most definitive replies I've ever read here.
Yet the the original poster hasn't come back with any feedback, not even a thanks, WTF. _________________ Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.... |
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Mark Christensen
Joined: 06 Aug 2019 Posts: 3 Location: Kelowna, Bristish Columbia
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 23:33 Post subject: Headlight bulb removal |
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That’s some awesome detail, thanks. Is this a must do to change the bulbs? There isn’t much space to get my meat hooks behind the passenger headlight and batteries. I’m worried about sending a spring clip into the engine compartment abyss and not being able to retrieve it...I figure either pull one battery or remove the headlight assembly. Any thoughts much appreciated |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2019 18:26 Post subject: |
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Sounds that you have two batteries, I would suggest take out the front battery.
BE Careful not to break the plastic spout off the header tank. same goes for radiator.
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Mark Christensen
Joined: 06 Aug 2019 Posts: 3 Location: Kelowna, Bristish Columbia
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 4:14 Post subject: Headlight |
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Thanks! Now I just need to be home during daylight to do it...silly northern hemisphere |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16291 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:47 Post subject: |
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To remove the front battery you first have to disconnect the cable from the rear battery, then remove the battery clamp.
Disconnecting the battery's will reset the Gearbox ECU, plus you will then have to reset the dash clock.
Far easier to just remove the headlamp cluster. _________________
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