front side lamp bulb replacement

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Howard

Discussion Starter · Nov 7, 2014

Hi
I have a non working bulb front nearside how can I change it

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paulfs68

· #2 · Nov 7, 2014

Did the same recently - 2013 SE Nav;
Headlamp unit out - will need to remove plastic grill first - 11 No plastic "screws" once those out remove the Headlamp 3 x headlamp body bolts. Unclip wiring connectors & lift headlamp up & out.Pretty straight forward.

Howard

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 7, 2014

Hi Paul
Thanks for that much easier on My Slk.

Fuel consumption average 32 mpg but includes towing big caravan 2012 se

paulfs68

· #4 · Nov 7, 2014

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No worries Howard, it may only be 2 bolts to remove the headlamp, can't remember (old age) but here's some pics that may help.
Grill plastic screws (yes I dropped the middle one - now missing)... 11 of these lil' suckers - they're only push in screw clips...

Headlamp Bolts (maybe two or three)... think its only two, but you need the grill off to extract the unit...

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Pondpaul

· #5 · Nov 7, 2014

If you buy smd led bulbs bright white they look brill

Grumps

· #6 · Nov 8, 2014

Yip you only need to remove the 2 bolts to remove the headlamp.

tdejan

· #7 · Nov 11, 2014

great post by paulfs68, excellent. However, take into account that after the change you may need to level the headlights, a tricky operation itself

Pondpaul

· #8 · Nov 11, 2014

But your bolting them back into the same position as they was before, your not touching the leveller.

MrAntara12

· #9 · Nov 12, 2014

The leveller will be in the sealled unit so Pondpaul is correct, you wont need to do any levelling! I havent had a bulb out yet touch wood! i would like to upgrade my lights but probably get the brighter lights from halfords once mine have popped!

Kristoff t

· #10 · Dec 20, 2016

Will brighter bulbs damage or burn the reflectors Kristoff t

John B

· #11 · Dec 20, 2016

You mean replacing your sidelight with an led type?Edited by: John B

Pondpaul

· #12 · Dec 21, 2016

Depends on what you buy, you can usually go up to 100w without any issues and any led lights will be OK.

chrisg

· #13 · Dec 21, 2016

Grumps said:
Yip you only need to remove the 2 bolts to remove the headlamp.

There is actually 3, 1 is under the grill/facia.

John B

· #14 · Jan 21, 2017

There are 2 different size plastic fittingson the radiator cover. Noticed when I changed my bulbsthat some were damaged and a pain to remove. Anyone know the sizes as they are different and I want to put new ones in.

Victor

· #15 · Jan 22, 2017

They're called plastic push rivets, best way to remove them if they don't screw out is to use a carpet tack lifter under the head while you unscrew them. They come in sizes from 6mm to 9mm, they sell them on Ebay for just over a fiverhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-Bumper-Exterior-Trim-Wheel-Arch-Black-Plastic-Push-Rivets-/221441526108?hash=item338ef1895c:g:8f0AAOxy5rpSQGeP

John B

· #16 · Jan 22, 2017

Victor I know they come in different sizes and where to get them which is why I am asking what size are the ones for the radiator cover?

volrider

· #17 · Jan 22, 2017

LED sidelights and Night Breaker headlights just recently fitted to my Antara, no issues and well worth the upgrade, just make sure you get canbus LED's

Victor

· #18 · Jan 22, 2017

John B said:
Victor I know they come in different sizes and where to get them which is why I am asking what size are the ones for the radiator cover?

To my recollection the sizes are 6mm and 8mm for the Antara but I'm not sure. In the event of no one confirming the correct sizes then at £5.95 for a bag of 20 which includes some of each size from 6mm to 9mm you will find out and probably have a few left over for a rainy day..

John B

· #19 · Jan 22, 2017

Victor said:
John B said:

Victor I know they come in different sizes and where to get them which is why I am asking what size are the ones for the radiator cover?

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To my recollection the sizes are 6mm and 8mm for the Antara but I'm not sure. In the event of no one confirming the correct sizes then at £5.95 for a bag of 20 which includes some of each size from 6mm to 9mm you will find out and probably have a few left over for a rainy day..

Not much good getting 5 each of 4 different sizes when I will need 8 all the same size

Jaffar

· #20 · Jan 24, 2017

So buy two bags then!

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