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Danz_Corsa

posted on 14th Jan 04 at 00:07

on my 95 corsa - i had to remove the bolt thru the front bumper to the wheel trim and then a couple undoing the bolt from the wheel arch.

Then remove the 2 bolts (7mm) from the engine bay and pull the bumper down

i had to told the bumper down with my knee while i removed the headlight unit, if you want remove a few more bolts which aint hard but once the bumper is out the way it takes 5 mins mate.

job done :)

only bitch is getting the bolt thru the front bumper and the wheel arch and trim all in one - got my mum's boyfriend to push the front bumper back while i moved screw into place.

[Edited on 14-01-2004 by Danz_Corsa]


Nath

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 23:53

The electronic adjuster is a little black unit that pops out of your old light unit then straight into your new one. It may not feel like it'll come out but you just gotta be forceful.

Or at least it did on my sport.


Dave

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 23:51

I dont think you can, the electric adjustment is an integral part of the light.


5doormodder

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 23:49

What about the electronic adjustment thingy. I have a set of clear euro lights RHD spec and want to change them over, but i dont know how to do the electric adjustment on them

anyone know ? pics would be helpful also !


Siberia

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 22:57

yeh i seen the fella down in vauxhall get the headlight out in 5 mins 2 or 3 bolts


the_legend_of_yrag

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 21:39

I fitted my new smoked headlights in 15 minutes the other day!!! Unclip all lights undo two bolts and slide out, slide new one in, connect up lights make sure they working correctly and bolt back on!! :thumbs:


Bonzai

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 21:09

well its 93 and drivers side. it better be easy peasy now then :D


Nath

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 21:01

Absolutely no need to remove bumper if its a post97 corsa. I didnt, as Joff said it takes literally 15mins. Only bugger is reconnecting wires on the passeneger side light, if youve got arms like ET it'll be easier.

Difficulty out of 10 = 1

[Edited on 13-01-2004 by Nath]


Ryan L

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 20:53

on my 94 corsa u don't need to remove the bumper just 3 bolts i think


Bonzai

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 19:17

mine is pre facelift but that shouldnt make a difference surely :boggle: will have a crack on friday then. only thing that worried me particularly was that haynes manual says upon removing the nut under the arch to change the nut... :boggle:


Joff

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 19:12

Why are you people even TOUCHING the bumpers??

On the facelift Corsa, I just undo the screws holding the light unit and pull it away from the car.

2 mins max to unclip all the wiring, 1 min max to undo the light, 1 min to pull it away from the car.

Both headlamps can be swapped over in 10-15 minutes without going near the bumper.


PaulW

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 18:49

unbolt the bumper, 3 bolts on bottom, one under each wheel arch & 2 on top

bumper just clips off

2 bolts holding on headlight, 1 white clip


Bonus

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 18:48

It aint that much work. Didnt take arch trim off when i did mine.


Bonzai

posted on 13th Jan 04 at 18:18

looks like a lot of work in the haynes manual, including taking off the wheel arch trim??? and loosening the bumper :boggle:

is it worth doing this as soon as i can or just when i go to change my damaged bonnet?