Changing Headlight Bulb

[EvianBaby]

Am I missing something here? I assumed it would be as easy as replacing the rear bulbs but I can't even get the bloody thing out? It's a 2003 Golf.

They did offer to do it for me but when they wanted to charge me as much as the bulb was I figured it would be easier to do it myself. Apparantly not.

[Ankou]

i guess it could be similar to an audi. i had to dismantle half the engine to get enough of my arm in to get the headlight bulb out and put a new one in.

[EvianBaby]

Oh bum :(

Looks like I'll have to waste another lunch time tomorrow driving over there paying them to do it then.

[Old_Geezer]

If it is just the cost of one bulb to get it done. may as well let them do it. If you can, watch, learn what needs to be done for next time. Or buy a Haynes ?

[EvianBaby]

It's just a bit of a pain as I have to drive to the other side of town to do it. If one of the guys comes back to the office later I'll see if they have a clue - though I doubt it. If not then I'll have to take it back tomorrow and watch what they do so I know for next time like you suggested.

[gingejbee]

On one of my cars, eight double-jointed fingers on one hand and a one-inch wrist would help no end!

[EvianBaby]

Lol Ginge. I do have dainty little wrists but sadly my fingers don't bend in 12 directions.

It has just occured to me in the 6 years I've had the car it's the first time I remember having to change a headlight bulb so I can't complain too much.

[gingejbee]

I had to do mine last week and it took ages- I still have scars on my arm.

[Toureman]

You don't have a mate who's a gynecologist do you?

[jamesnan]

Search for the answer on Google, - my husband did that when trying to replace the rear bulb in his Ford Fusion, and found the answer which enabled him to find the solution to the problem

[rov1100]

Excellent answer jamesnan...in fact here is a video how to do it even though its 2004

[EvianBaby]

Horah, one of the lads did it. He struggled. I wouldn't have had a chance.