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How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:26 pm
by trevorjtaylor
The answer is more than 1...
How do I get at the rear lights on my Ford Freda? Tried undoing a couple of bolts at the side but there seems to e something else holding it.
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:47 pm
by dp bradford
Remove the two obvious screws then push the unit sideways. You might need to give it a gentle thump to get it to move.
Dave
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:53 pm
by trevorjtaylor
Dave
When I tried that it looks like the whole rear unit moves. Its a mew-style Freda, S reg. You reckon just give it a good shove?
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:56 pm
by dp bradford
I don't know if the new Freda is different - mines an older one. On mine the whole unit comes out as one.
Dave
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:48 pm
by Shads
The bongomaster has a youtube video on how to take a rear light cluster off, it's top viewing.
Shad
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:01 am
by missfixit70
But don't follow it
you'll break your lights - it slides out sideways after undoing the 2 screws, don't try & lever it out as in the video
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:18 am
by jaylee
I'm not sure the video exists any more..?
I can't find it on the Tube, just the roof raising one.
I just undid 2 screws & gave it a solid shove..
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:23 am
by missfixit70
You could be right Jaylee, I can't not find it niether
Re: How many idiots does it take to change a light bulb?
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:40 am
by bigdaddycain
New or old, same principle applies, same mounting points,and anchorage clips.
Some are a bit sticky, and need some GENTLE persuasion!
Tap the light unit from the inside, outwards...then towards you.
If it's any consolation,no way are they as tricky to remove as the plastic covers for the mirror base!
