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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => GENERAL => Topic started by: ABSi30 on July 26, 2017, 19:19:10

Title: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: ABSi30 on July 26, 2017, 19:19:10

On 2011 fd once you take out the 3/4 screws that run down once the boot is opened does it take a little force to remove unit from bodywork. I take it there may be a couple of lugs holding it in place.
Thanks.

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: asathorny on July 26, 2017, 19:42:16

Mines be on and off like a brides nighty....

Yes it does take a judicious little bit of levering to get it off.   :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: Shambles on July 26, 2017, 19:59:20

Can't remember whether there are two or three retainer lugs.

As Asa says, a bit of yanking may be needed.

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: ABSi30 on July 26, 2017, 21:38:00

Thanks for the replies. Waiting for a fine day to try removal so if a new builb sorry "globe" is needed I know how it's done. This is just a dry run.   :whistler:

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: Shambles on July 26, 2017, 21:40:24

"bulb" is good.

"globe" is antipodean, and just plain wrong :rofl:

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: asathorny on July 26, 2017, 22:24:32

Quote from: Shambles on July 26, 2017, 21:40:24

"bulb" is good.

"globe" is antipodean, and just plain wrong :rofl:

What Steve said  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: Aye30 on July 27, 2017, 10:27:52

Hi,  a loop made with a cable tie, makes it a little easier.  Just hook it over the top of the light.  The top clip on mine gripped more and made the pointy part of the light susceptible to breaking, by pushing into the metal bodywork.

Title: Re: Rear light lens on fd
Post by: ABSi30 on September 09, 2017, 14:56:14

Removed the screws used cable tie loop to ease away job done. Thanks. :goodjob2: