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Changing headlight bulb on 9n polo
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:46 pm
by dug
Hi there,
i drive a mk2 golf gti, and my wifes got a 9n polo, last night i noticed here drivers side main headlight bulb was out so i bought a new bulb, son't have a manual for the car, so any tips on replacing the bulb?
cheers.
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:53 pm
by dino
Unless you can squeeze your hand in the gaps behind the headlights it's a bumper off jobbie. There is a guide in the DIY section.
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:10 pm
by dug
bumper off? bummer.
i'll have a look in the DIY section, thanks for the help.
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:21 pm
by LowPoloCo.
Is this the same for replacing side-light bulbs??
If it is, thts the most stupid thing ever
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:42 pm
by dug
mibbe its just that germans have wee hands...
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:45 pm
by LowPoloCo.
True true,
Gotta luv 'em,
If i lose my hands in the process, this will be the last reply i make.
Nice knowin u guys
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:44 pm
by dino
I can change the sidelights but it is fiddly and takes time!
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:01 pm
by carmadaaron
i believe its just the diesels that have that problem of bumper off job.
the 1.2, 1.4 75hp and 1.4 86 fsi (all petrol models) headlights and sidelights can all be changed without bumper removal.
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:11 am
by dino
Bloody hell Arron, where you been hiding??
how are you?
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:18 am
by carmadaaron
Im alright thanks.. just sorta lost interest in the polo
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:40 am
by dino
carmadaaron wrote:Im alright thanks.. just sorta lost interest in the polo
ahh i see - getting your love for it back now?
Still looks great in your siggy!
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:54 pm
by Buzby
carmadaaron wrote:i believe its just the diesels that have that problem of bumper off job.
Correct you need the fingers of an octopus on my 1.9, and even then it would be difficult..
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:09 pm
by logistix
Buzby wrote:carmadaaron wrote:i believe its just the diesels that have that problem of bumper off job.
Correct you need the fingers of an octopus on my 1.9, and even then it would be difficult..
the fuel filter on the right and the battery on the left restrict access to the back of the headlights in diesel polos. petrol ones shouldn't be much of a problem, 2 minute job to remove the seal, locate the bulb holder, twist it and swap bulbs.
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:35 am
by LowPoloCo.
Anyone fancy making a guide with pics to this tricky petrol headlight swap???
I tried, i think i have too fat hands!!!! Nightmare