changing bulb in BG

[DrSilver]

hey guys, do u know how to untighten a really tight screw!? :evil:
Im trying to change my headlight bulb, and the screw for the pop-op cover is so tight, i cant even move it!!

[JynX]

air gun

try giving it a good spray with wd40 or the like, let it sit for 10/15mins and they try. If you still cant budge it, drive to your nearest mechanic and ask if they can get it off with the air gun. Most are happy to help.

[DrSilver]

just came back from mazda dealer, they did it for $30. I gave up on trying to undo the screws. they did it without having to remove the pop up cover, no idea how they did it though! they must have removed the headlight from the front or something.
anyone have changed their bulb before?(on a BG)

[lamby1986]

did it today, with the help of my favourite mechanic (my dad).

theres those two bolts on behind the pop up light on the top. you can see them if you lift the bonet and leave the lights down. then there two more tucked in around and under that same spot (they're the hard ones to get). once thats done, just swing the light around into a position you can easily get to the rubber seal and bulb. presto.

bulb was only 9.95. easy done.

[geetee]

yip, i had to do both mine at the same time!!! had the stuck screw problem and it took me about 3 hours just to change 2 bulbs!!!! :evil:
had to remove 8 screws per side so if anyone knows how to do it without removing the cover and cowling then POST IT UP!!!!! :lol:

[geetee]

ops: sorry lamby......just noticed your post!!!! :lol:

[DrSilver]

$9.95...thats so cheap! I bought the arctic blue ones though 8) ! They are much brighter!

[lamby1986]

i got the standard replacement bulbs, from scotts auto 1(i think)

geetee - i sat looking at the light for about an hour, removed the black cover, another hour of looking, then gave up. dad comes home, - "could you have a look at the lights for me?" done in no time :lol:

dads are dandy

[323_mazdabator]

hey guys i just replaced my head light with new bulbs and it took me about 30min. all i did was take off the plastic surround(4 screws either side) then took out the adjustment screws( 2 either side) tilted the light forward disconected the wiring changed the bulb and put it all back together

[lamby1986]

so you went through the front, and i went through the back. its all good so long as it works.

323_mazdabator, - i wasn;t game enought to take out the adjustment screws.

[joe_mazda]

Remeber to check for alignment :wink:

SHould check um just in case mate :wink:

[geetee]

Originally Posted by lamby1986

geetee - i sat looking at the light for about an hour, removed the black cover, another hour of looking, then gave up. dad comes home, - "could you have a look at the lights for me?" done in no time :lol:

dads are dandy

yes very good.....but it would take my dad about 2 hours to figure out how to open the hood!!!!! :lol:
he would probably look at my car and come back in and say
"hey man, you don`t have any headlights!!!" :lol:

[lamby1986]

:lol: it kinda helps him being a mechanic and all. i would have got it eventually, just i knew he would know so i let him do it. now i know for next time.