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Old 04-01-2006, 04:02 PM   #1
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Angry Headlight globe clip

I am attempting to change a low beam globe (AU2) - I managed to release the wire spring clip but cannot do it up to secure the globe - can anyone assist with the 'how' please?

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Old 04-01-2006, 04:57 PM   #2
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XR or non XR?

I have to change the drivers side myself. Mines an XR
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Old 04-01-2006, 06:10 PM   #3
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No idea mate but i moved the thread to an area where you will get more responses.

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Old 04-01-2006, 06:40 PM   #4
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pull up on the clip and move it to your left and then back towards you then release to the right- I always drive with my headlights on and change headlight globes every 6-8 weeks- that's all they last at 800km a week.

best way I can describe it- be careful not to lose the little locating pivot on the bottom of the clip- I did and have to put the clip on manually now and it takes about 45 minutes!!
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Old 04-01-2006, 10:37 PM   #5
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I am attempting to change a low beam globe (AU2) - I managed to release the wire spring clip but cannot do it up to secure the globe - can anyone assist with the 'how' please?
I'll take a punt..... Make sure the bulb (H4) is located correctly as they only fit "1" way (wide prong to top). Also be sure the spring clip is firmly seated in the "groove" at the pivot end (held in place by a press-fit clip) otherwise the retainer will not fit properly. Sometimes it is actually easier to remove the headlight ***'y to perform this task because if you lose the retainer (within the headlight) you will have to remove it anyway. :
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Old 04-01-2006, 11:27 PM   #6
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pull up on the clip and move it to your left and then back towards you then release to the right- I always drive with my headlights on and change headlight globes every 6-8 weeks- that's all they last at 800km a week.

best way I can describe it- be careful not to lose the little locating pivot on the bottom of the clip- I did and have to put the clip on manually now and it takes about 45 minutes!!
i hear ya i lost the little locating thing
took me an hour lol
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Old 05-01-2006, 02:59 AM   #7
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i hear ya i lost the little locating thing
took me an hour lol
no lol about it couz^man- it gives you the bloody ИИИИИs!!
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pull up on the clip and move it to your left and then back towards you then release to the right- I always drive with my headlights on and change headlight globes every 6-8 weeks- that's all they last at 800km a week.

best way I can describe it- be careful not to lose the little locating pivot on the bottom of the clip- I did and have to put the clip on manually now and it takes about 45 minutes!!
Number two son has same isues with his always rh side , easy fixed bring it to dad to fix,,,,,,,,,, : now clip +retainer have vanished .........
R+R head light now in under 5 min.
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Old 05-01-2006, 01:14 PM   #9
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pull up on the clip and move it to your left and then back towards you then release to the right- I always drive with my headlights on and change headlight globes every 6-8 weeks- that's all they last at 800km a week.

best way I can describe it- be careful not to lose the little locating pivot on the bottom of the clip- I did and have to put the clip on manually now and it takes about 45 minutes!!
Jim - that was the answer - fanx mate - all globes H4 and H1 changed and looking blue...cheers, Linds
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Jim - that was the answer - fanx mate - all globes H4 and H1 changed and looking blue...cheers, Linds
you forgot "lol"
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