jmoo2 Member 58 Member For: 21y 5m 25d Location: Melbourne Posted 03/05/04 09:47 AM Share Posted 03/05/04 09:47 AM Does anyone know how to replace the bulb in the fog lamp?The 2nd step in the manual is to “remove the lower air deflector”. What is this?I can just see a hole under the front spoiler (underneath the car) that’s directly in-line with the fog lamp. Am I supposed un-screw something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scootre Guests Posted 03/05/04 09:55 AM Share Posted 03/05/04 09:55 AM The lower air deflector, I think, is the big black sheet inside the front spoiler.Why are you trying to change it anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong, but blown head/tail lamp globes are covered under warranty aren't they?On a different note... apparently, to remove the entire lens assy, they have to remove the front spoiler. Well planned, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justind Member 90 Member For: 21y 7m 23d Location: Melbourne Posted 03/05/04 11:06 AM Share Posted 03/05/04 11:06 AM get the dealer to do it. The hole you see is an adjustment hole that allows you to align the fog lamp.The black/grey plastic sheet that covers the bottom of your engine needs to be removed. A lot of those plastic screws and a few small bolts. Because it sits on the inside lip of the front spoiler it is quite difficult to remove. Unless you put the car on stands or have a pit or hoist it is near impossible to get the right angle to do it yourself.The fog lamp is just pushed into some plastic guides and is a tight fit. You can actually do it without removing the front skirt but again it is very tight and you need to be as flexible as the rubber man.I have done this myself and will never do it again. Too much of a hassle. I had a big stone break one of my lamps and decided to replace it myself. Next time the dealer get the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 10m 10d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/05/04 11:07 AM Share Posted 03/05/04 11:07 AM Why are you trying to change it anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong, but blown head/tail lamp globes are covered under warranty aren't they? If it has blown due to normal wear and tear, generally, the customer coughs up, but if its blown due to a electrical problem, then that's warranty all the way. :gasthrower: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 2m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/05/04 11:43 AM Share Posted 03/05/04 11:43 AM It's dead easy mate.Hit a kangaroo or a fox, that'll knock em out for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/05/04 11:54 AM Share Posted 03/05/04 11:54 AM I also heard if you hit the brakes hard enough they will just fall out :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FatBAt Guests Posted 04/05/04 04:15 AM Share Posted 04/05/04 04:15 AM I replaced all my front globes with Phillips Clear Vision. Took the car down to the local mechanic to put the car on the hoist cause we couldn't undo the air deflector. Too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty05 Member 228 Member For: 20y 11m 10d Location: The city of churches and TURBO XR'S Posted 04/05/04 06:51 AM Share Posted 04/05/04 06:51 AM I also heard if you hit the brakes hard enough they will just fall out :lol: ill agree with that but you need to combine it with serious break shudder at about 110km/h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoo2 Member 58 Member For: 21y 5m 25d Location: Melbourne Posted 04/05/04 06:54 AM Author Share Posted 04/05/04 06:54 AM Thanks for your help guys. Looks like it’s off to the dealers… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 10m 10d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/05/04 07:31 AM Share Posted 04/05/04 07:31 AM I also heard if you hit the brakes hard enough they will just fall out :lol: Nup, ill disagree with that one. With the brakes on my car, the clamping pressure is certainly a lot higher, and ive jumped on my brakes hard, and the fog lights are still where they should be.... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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