hello, although i have not yet had to replace any of the lamps on my 1999 build altezza-z, i have tried to remove those of the headlamps but without success. there is a small clip on the lamp holder which i think should release the lamp but applying reasonable force does not work, is there a trick???
help gds

As posted by SpraChragedIS200 (Mat) in The workshop section:

[i]Note:All users are required to read the Workshop Disclamer.

If you want to take apart your headlights,to either paint them or remove the orange indicator bar here is how..........

front lights dismantleing

removal of light,undo the 2 screws on the top,there is also 2 screws behind the indicator 10mm,you can acces these through the arch liner,the left side is harder cos of the washer bottle(deep 10mm)


dont forget to disconnect the cables........1 main,1 side,1 indicator and high beam,they are a press release(press at the tail of the plug)


when you come to remove the light,there is a plastic clip at the bottom,use a flat point to push the prongs down,and be a little brutal pulling it out!!!!!!

ok,the lights out...........[/i]

zee, many thanks for the info will try the brute force technique, cheers, gds

Did you manage to do it then mate.......?

not yet, will report result when i do, cheers, gds

I found removing the grill you can see a black clip which holds the headlights, I prised a flat screwdriver into the clip and 'popped' the headlight out...

zee. the brute force technique worked, main beam is sylvania 9005 hb3u (e1)22n 12v60w, dipped beam is sylvania 9006 hb4u (e1)22p 12v51w. anyone know a source in the uk, many thanks, gds

[quote name='gds' date='Jun 12 2003, 06:53 PM']zee. the brute force technique worked, main beam is sylvania 9005 hb3u (e1)22n 12v60w, dipped beam is sylvania 9006 hb4u (e1)22p 12v51w. anyone know a source in the uk, many thanks, gds [/quote]
Excellent news mate.......... and the bulbs should be available readily from any good car store mate..... (Although, by joining GOLD, you can ven save on bulbs........)