OK - what's the trick to replace RHS dip beam headlamp on a 9k CSE

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Pooh Bear - 21 Feb 2005 21:50 GMT

Finally got round to attempting to replace the bulb that was giving me
intermittent illumination.

Managed to remove the circular cover on the lamp assy !

Cannot for the life of me fathom how you're supposed to negotiate all
the nearby plumbing for the oil cooler, AC etc to actually replace the
damn bulb ! It's difficult enough actually getting a view of it.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Graham

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KeithG - 22 Feb 2005 01:30 GMT

You aren't. The way to do it is to remove the fastening screws and pull
the headlight unit from the car. Remove the t-30 screws you can see.
IIRC, there are a couple of 10mm bolts as we. One is under the grille
(remove the grille to find it) and one is on the fender behind the turn
signal light (it is removed by unclipping and pulling forward). This
sounds complicated, but it is easier than removing the A/C compressor ;-)

KeithG

> Finally got round to attempting to replace the bulb that was giving me
> intermittent illumination.
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> Graham

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Pooh Bear - 22 Feb 2005 01:56 GMT

> You aren't. The way to do it is to remove the fastening screws and pull
> the headlight unit from the car.

I was wondering if that might be the way.

> Remove the t-30 screws you can see.
> IIRC, there are a couple of 10mm bolts as we. One is under the grille
> (remove the grille to find it)

Hmmm. And the trick to remove the grille is ? Haven't looked at that
yet. :-)

> and one is on the fender behind the turn
> signal light (it is removed by unclipping and pulling forward). This
> sounds complicated, but it is easier than removing the A/C compressor ;-)

That much I can certainly believe ! The oil lines certainly get in the way
too.

I'm beginning to understand why the 9000 has a serious reputation for high
service costs.

Just out of interest, the LHS lamp unit seems much less crowded behind. Can
you actually replace the bulb via the circular access cover on that side ?

Cheers, Graham

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KeithG - 22 Feb 2005 03:26 GMT

Not really that tough. 10 minutes when you know what to do and not too
much different from a lot of modern cars.

yes, the LHS has a lot more access room.

IIRS, you have to remove either L or R to replace that 'marker' light on
the inboard position.

KeithG

>>You aren't. The way to do it is to remove the fastening screws and pull
>>the headlight unit from the car.
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> Cheers, Graham

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