Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Problem with changing the front headlights on Toyota Corolla (X reg)?

I wanted to change the headlights to the super brilliant ones from Halfords, however when the man looked at the car, he said the structure of the headlight was too hard to replace the lights.

As seen there were really small space for changing the bulbs, just wondering if there is anyone managed to change the bulbs themselves and know how to sort that out.Problem with changing the front headlights on Toyota Corolla (X reg)?
Further to the first answer, yes, it is usually just a spring steel clip holdingin the headlamp bulb. For best results, check the owners manual - they always tell you how to replace the bulbs. They can be a pain in the bum though, I had to take the battery out of my Honda Accord in order to put in brighter lamps. (Not an easy thing to replace in the dark, with no decent lighting!!)Problem with changing the front headlights on Toyota Corolla (X reg)?
The Corolla, like most modern car, is a bugger to change headlamp bulbs on.

You need:

Patience

Strong fingers

Patience

Ability to work without being able to see what you're doing

And finally, patience.Problem with changing the front headlights on Toyota Corolla (X reg)?
I think they are fobbing you off to be honest there mate.

How are you gonna change it when a standard bulb goes lol?

It will be tight but Vectras and mondeos are to just take your time its only a clip.Problem with changing the front headlights on Toyota Corolla (X reg)?
ah its difficult if you dont take out the light totally in thoese corollas but think to take out the lights you will need to take off the bumper which makes this little sounding job does get big if your not slightly skilled with your hands and a rachect.

Thoses bulbs car burn your light if its plastic though if there bulbs i think they areProblem with changing the front headlights on Toyota Corolla (X reg)?
The man from halfords is coning you, the hardest part is putting the protective rubber vapour seal back in, you will need small hands, it is a fiddley job but easy to do, I have 80w for dipped and 120w for main beam