BX front parklight Bulb - How to remove?

ScottFromNZ · Unread post by **ScottFromNZ** » 04 Mar 2004, 08:39

I feel stupid but I can't remove the park light bulb from within the headlight assembly. I can pull off the plug easily but no matter how hard I pull on the bulb enclosure it won't come out. The book just says "remove wiring plug to free the bulb holder" Is there a trick to it. Can't turn it either. I don't want to break it by forcing it. Any help appreciated.

Unread post by **RichardW** » 04 Mar 2004, 12:40

Scott,
It probably needs turning - the early ones were push in, but the later ones had lugs on and need a 1/4 turn - try applying a bit more force with a pair of pliers - I think they turn anti-clockwise!

DLM · Unread post by **DLM** » 04 Mar 2004, 22:51

On a lot of BXs now there may be accidental access to the bulb from the front - the headlight assembly lenses rattle out over time and drop off - often at an inconvenient time like when you've just fitted a replacement unit, or grappled with a bulb at the back!

tomsheppard · Unread post by **tomsheppard** » 04 Mar 2004, 22:54

He does not lie!

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 05 Mar 2004, 00:24

Scott -
You're aware that the complete headlamp assembly simply pops off the 2 grille-most fixings - and then by sliding the headlamp ½ an inch towards the grille - it frees the single wing-most fitting ?

ScottFromNZ · Unread post by **ScottFromNZ** » 05 Mar 2004, 00:57

Thanks all - I will try what you have suggested.

ScottFromNZ · Unread post by **ScottFromNZ** » 06 Mar 2004, 08:02

Thanks RichardW - the bulb holder turned easily a quarter turn with pliers. Bulb now replaced.

DLM · Unread post by **DLM** » 06 Mar 2004, 19:28

But do check the lens from time to time to make sure it's not coming adrift - particularly as I suspect that BX headlamp units are harder to get in NZ than in Europe......