Difference between revisions of "Fitting S1 front indicators"

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This was the problem, nut was rusted onto the bolt
 
  
 
   
 
   

Revision as of 22:35, 5 April 2007

There are 2 ways of doing this. ***I SUGGEST METHOD 2***:

1) METHOD 1: THROUGH THE FRONT SERVICE HATCH (BONNET)

- Remove the rad surround first to give you a bit more space:

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/Without_rad_surround.JPG

- Start with the Drivers side first as this is the easiest of the pair and will prepair you for the other side!

- Remove the bulb first by reaching in and unscrewing the fitting.

- Put the new bulb in and leave the fitting on the rad for now.

- The nuts on the back of the indicator lenses are 7mm.

(TIP) tape the attachment onto the screwdriver tool so you dont drop it into the bay and loose it:

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/Tape.JPG

- Reach round the side of the rad and feel your way onto the outside bolt first. Unsrew.

- The nut on the inside of the drivers side indicator will need an extension tool because the rad may get in the way a bit. Unscrew

- Once the indicator is out give the recess a clean

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/Wash.JPG

- Put the new indicator in and screw on the nuts:

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/1_Orange_1_Clear.JPG

- Screw the bulb fitting back into the back of the lense.

- On the passenger side The rad hose is in the way for the inside bolt and is extremely difficult to even get the ratchet onto, let alone be able to unscrew it! It can be done via method 1 but method 2 is much easier.

2) METHOD 2: THROUGH THE WHEEL ARCH

- Turn the wheels to full lock to the left.

- Run your fingers round the wheel arch lining till you reach the top of the arch. You should be able to get you fingers underneath the liner here.

- Pull the lining out and use a piece of wood to peg it into place

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/Arch_Liner.JPG


- This method is much better than approaching it through the top.

- Remove the bulb fitting as in method 1 above.

- Use the following ratchet to get the nuts off:


http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/Tools.JPG


- Wash the recess and fit the new lense as above

http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/30603/Clear_Indicators.JPG

- Screw the bulb fitting into the back of the lense.

JOB DONE