nema
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Registered: 21st Aug 07
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Does anyone know how to change a headlight bulb on a facelift Corsa C? Cannot get the bulb out for shiz.
And can't find a tutorial anywhere, and in the bloody handbook it says to take to a dealer 
Cheers
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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Time to drop the bumper! Manual claims you can do it without doing so, but they expect you to be a contortionist with tiny limbs.
Check this guide here to drop the bumper: http://corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2 (need to be a member on CC|UK)
Takes a while the first time you do it, but after that you get used to it. I can drop the bumper in about 3 mins now 
Once the bumpers off, remove the 3 bolts holding the light in, unplug it from the car and everything will become clear 
[Edited on 08-02-2009 by Rich H]
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nema
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seriously lol, cheers mate
took it halfords they couldnt do it, might have to give it a bash meself.
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Rich H
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It's the first difficult lesson you learn when owning a C
Bin the standard bulbs and get yourself some HIDs in there whilst you're at it 
But yes, bumper off each time
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adz_gsi
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what side is blown m8
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nema
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quote:
Originally posted by adz_gsi
what side is blown m8
passengers side
i can get to the back of the bulb but can't work out how to get it out lol
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adz_gsi
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thts the harder side
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Rich H
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Yeh drivers side you can remove the airbox if needed, passenger side is the fusebox lol.
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nema
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Well i wouldnt believe it but the drivers side has now also blown, so drove home with just my fogs and sidelights great fun.
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nema
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on second thoughts think i'll take it to a garage tomorrow, any ideas how much it'll cost to fit both sides?
cheers
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Corsa_Scotty
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
Yeh drivers side you can remove the airbox if needed, passenger side is the fusebox lol.
Its a good thing me having hoses as i have loads of room to move bulbs about
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nema
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lol, right ive got the bastard things out but i cant get one side of the clips back in for love nor hope, any ideas?
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adam.d
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I had the same problem on my sisters car! eventually got the clip back on after 3 days but she was driving round with gaffa tape holding the bulb in!
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Rich H
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As I said, far easier just to drop the bumper!! Fcuk taking it to a garage!!
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nema
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
As I said, far easier just to drop the bumper!! Fcuk taking it to a garage!!
Might have to end up doing that, got one clip in on each side properly but doesnt feel like the others are in properly, it's holding for the moment so ill have a proper look at the weekend.
Cheers for all your help guys 
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