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4 Apr 2006, 10:31 AM
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DellieB ![]() Posts: 6 Joined: 4th April, 2006 From: Moonbi, NSW Car(s): 1997 S1 Nissan Stagea RS4 Real Name: Adele Trader Rating : 0 |
Hi everyone.
I've only recently purchased my 1997 Stagea and need to replace one of the headlight globes. I'm a bit of a girly girl, so have less than no idea about these things! So, can anyone steer me in the right direction? Thanks! Dellie |
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4 Apr 2006, 11:29 AM
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![]() Rank: RB30E ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 2,885 Joined: 7th October, 2004 Trader Rating : 9 |
Just behind each headlight there is a rubber mat thing, under that mat is a screw in globe holder, unscrew each one and replace the globe.
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4 Apr 2006, 01:30 PM
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DellieB ![]() Posts: 6 Joined: 4th April, 2006 From: Moonbi, NSW Car(s): 1997 S1 Nissan Stagea RS4 Real Name: Adele Trader Rating : 0 |
Wow! Thanks for the quick response AlexCim.
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4 Apr 2006, 03:47 PM
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![]() Speed... I am Speed ![]() Posts: 3,452 Joined: 15th June, 2003 From: Bathurst Car(s): VT Commonbore Wagon Real Name: Leshy Trader Rating : 8 |
just be careful of the little metal clip bit. i almost destroyed mine because i didn't know it was there holding the bulb in the socket.
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5 Apr 2006, 09:15 AM
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DellieB ![]() Posts: 6 Joined: 4th April, 2006 From: Moonbi, NSW Car(s): 1997 S1 Nissan Stagea RS4 Real Name: Adele Trader Rating : 0 |
Hi again.
Actually Terminal, I'm back to ask about the clip. I don't seem to have enough room for my hand to get in and access the clip to get the globe out. : Is there an easy way to do this? Hubby thought there might be a way to get the headlight out, but I think this is a bit extreme - we're talking about a globe!!! Thanks in advance for any advice. Dellie |
5 Apr 2006, 09:57 AM
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![]() Speed... I am Speed ![]() Posts: 3,452 Joined: 15th June, 2003 From: Bathurst Car(s): VT Commonbore Wagon Real Name: Leshy Trader Rating : 8 |
you don't need to remove the light. with the clip, just push it in, the turn it around slightly and it come loose. then you can remove the bulb easy. it's a bit tricky, but it idoes coem out. it's a bit of a spring to hold the blub in.
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5 Apr 2006, 10:54 AM
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DellieB ![]() Posts: 6 Joined: 4th April, 2006 From: Moonbi, NSW Car(s): 1997 S1 Nissan Stagea RS4 Real Name: Adele Trader Rating : 0 |
Thanks Terminal. I'll give it a go this afternoon.
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13 Jul 2008, 02:46 PM
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Rank: RB25DE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 161 Joined: 23rd August, 2007 Car(s): c34 rs4s Real Name: Ray Trader Rating : 0 |
this doesnt work. ive uncliped the wire clip and the globe is still jammed in tight. i tried turning it (both directions) and it wont budge. i then also removed every screw around the globe and its still very tight. does this method work on series 2 or is there some other method?? ive searched several times for other info but every other thread is about xenons and doesnt mention how to remove the globe
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14 Jul 2008, 07:59 AM
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![]() leetom ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 381 Joined: 11th June, 2005 From: Murwillumbah, Northern NSW Car(s): stagea, vyii s commodore Real Name: LEIGH Trader Rating : 0 |
1st remove plug from bulb 2nd unscrew black retaining ring (bayonet type, just a turn a/clockwise) this then reveals rubber boot (seal) remove, a closer inspection & you will notice bulb is held in by spring clip, remove bulb, bulb has 3 positioning pins
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15 Jul 2008, 06:49 PM
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Rank: RB25DE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 161 Joined: 23rd August, 2007 Car(s): c34 rs4s Real Name: Ray Trader Rating : 0 |
1st remove plug from bulb 2nd unscrew black retaining ring (bayonet type, just a turn a/clockwise) this then reveals rubber boot (seal) remove, a closer inspection & you will notice bulb is held in by spring clip, remove bulb, bulb has 3 positioning pins nope it wasnt anything like that. i removed the headlight for a better look and discovered that it was just jammed in there. so i grabbed the globe with a pair of pliers and gave it a wiggle and it came out. also the was no rubber boots or retaining rings. i simply removed the grey cover off the back of the headlight by turning it a 1/4 turn anticlockwise which exposed the back of the globe. then i unplugged the wires off the globe and unclipped the retaining wire(i think u call this a spring clip), grabbed the globe with some pliers and pulled it out. the globe in my headlight is a h7 (which has 1 positioning pin) not a h4 (which has 3 positioning pins) like everybody else seems to have. -------------------- "Just someones standard responses about normal car items and no evidence of research." Sound familiar??
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15 Jul 2008, 10:26 PM
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![]() ScottStagea ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 176 Joined: 30th August, 2005 From: Melbourne Car(s): S2 Stagea Real Name: Scott Trader Rating : 0 |
glad you got the hang of it..I'm getting pretty good at it now..seems to be my Stags only problem..replaced 3 or 4 so far..mine seems to have some prolem with moisture getting to the plug and coroding it..
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16 Jul 2008, 10:47 AM
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Rank: RB25DE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 161 Joined: 23rd August, 2007 Car(s): c34 rs4s Real Name: Ray Trader Rating : 0 |
mine prob died from moisture too. weve had alot of rain latey(600mm over 6 months)and the importers did a dodgy job on the wiring when they removed the xenons. they just drilled a hole in the headlight and poked the wire through, leaving a big hole for moisture too get in. so i covered the hole with silicone. i dont know if it will work, but its worth a try.
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16 Jul 2008, 08:12 PM
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![]() leetom ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Posts: 381 Joined: 11th June, 2005 From: Murwillumbah, Northern NSW Car(s): stagea, vyii s commodore Real Name: LEIGH Trader Rating : 0 |
nope it wasnt anything like that. i removed the headlight for a better look and discovered that it was just jammed in there. so i grabbed the globe with a pair of pliers and gave it a wiggle and it came out. also the was no rubber boots or retaining rings. i simply removed the grey cover off the back of the headlight by turning it a 1/4 turn anticlockwise which exposed the back of the globe. then i unplugged the wires off the globe and unclipped the retaining wire(i think u call this a spring clip), grabbed the globe with some pliers and pulled it out. the globe in my headlight is a h7 (which has 1 positioning pin) not a h4 (which has 3 positioning pins) like everybody else seems to have. weird how one model can be so different wether it's a s1 or s2,the 2 i've checked have had the same plastic retaining ring and rubber boot(obviously to stop moisture) but the way some are hacked when complied you could end up with anything |
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