How to change a blown brake light bulb in a 2009 CW

Och_i30 · **April 19, 2012, 23:21:26**

How do I change a blown brake light bulb in a 2009.5 CW model?
The owner manual seems to miss out some steps because removing the mounting screws isn't enough to release the light cluster out far enough to get to the bulb fittings behind.

This comes after being defeated in attempts to change blown bulbs at the front. The dealer told me they release the front bumper to get the cluster out.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #1: April 20, 2012, 01:46:16**

Hi Och, have a look at this thread. I have posted some photos and instructions/explanations there that may help you.

Please PM if you have any trouble.

rustynutz · **Reply #2: April 20, 2012, 03:55:30**

Me thinks you forgot the link, UM.

Here 'Tis, I think....

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=13472

Och_i30 · **Reply #3: April 21, 2012, 13:31:44**

Thanks very much for the link with the photos.
It's a 5 minute job when you know how!

Dazzler · **Reply #4: April 21, 2012, 13:34:04**

Quote from: Och_i30 on April 21, 2012, 13:31:44

Thanks very much for the link with the photos.
It's a 5 minute job when you know how!

and you really don't have to lower the front bumper to get the headlights out either...

2i30s · **Reply #5: April 23, 2012, 12:55:00**

just a little warning about the tail lights once they re out. don't let the tail light Assembly hang by the wires,it WILL scratch your paint on the bumper .

put a rag/cloth under it.

i30sean · **Reply #6: June 06, 2012, 00:57:15**

Well I managed to change my brake light today and was brave when pulling the section out infact I did it twice !!!

However I did nick a little bit of paint off the bottom part but had a touch up brush to cover it up OPPS. Should have used a rag to place under the pulled out section will know for future reference

i30sean

Dazzler · **Reply #7: June 06, 2012, 03:49:43**

Good job Sean.. You were warned though (see previous posting)