gus 1 #1 May 8, 2004 This should be outrageously simple but I can't figure out how to remove the headlight bulb on my 1996 Vauxhall Corsa. There's a black plastic 'wiring connector' (as my Haynes manual calls it) that slides over the three metal prongs at the back of the bulb, the manual just says "unhook and release the ends of the bulb retaining clip and release it from the rear of the light unit" but I can't get it off! Am I just being stupid? Any help would be much appreciated. Alternatively does anyone know of any good car maintenance forums? Thanks, GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #2 May 8, 2004 once you unhook the plug is there a little metal clip on each side of the plug holding the bulb assembly in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #3 May 8, 2004 1) Unplug the black wiring harness. 2)Remove the black rubber booty cover. This allow access to the metal clips and the bulb. 3) On each side of the bulb, 3 and 9 o'clock area there are two metal handles. Press them towards the center and they will unclip and fold down. 4) The bulb will then be loose. Slide it out and replace the new bulb. Make sure not to touch the bulb glass because the oils on your skin actually reduce light life. Any questions PM me. JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 May 8, 2004 Of course, before GM bought Vauxhall, it probably used to be even simpler than your excellent instructions... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoostedXT 0 #5 May 8, 2004 *Thread highjack* SUBARU RULES! *End thread highjack* JoeFor long as you live and high you fly and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry and all that you touch and all that you see is all your life will ever be. Pedro Offers you his Protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #6 May 8, 2004 Quote1) Unplug the black wiring harness. That's the bit I can't do! Is it just supposed to pull off because I think if I pull any harder I'm going to break either it or me. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,070 #7 May 8, 2004 QuoteOf course, before GM bought Vauxhall, it probably used to be even simpler than your excellent instructions... That was sometime in the 1920s. Cars WERE simpler then.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
