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6th April 2015, 05:22 PM
#1
Expert
Changing Headlight Bulbs - 2010 GU ST Wagon
Hi all,
I know this has been asked before (in fact a reference to a how to I couldn't find was made), but I am looking to change the headlight bulbs in my patrol. Drivers side is no issue - same as most H4 configs - remove the rubber, undo the clip, put on your cotton gloves to prevent touching the globe etc.
The dang light in the passenger's side where the airbox is seems to be the one that stumps everyone. Some folks say, just reach down and take some skin off your knuckles, to removing the airbox to get at the light, to removing the whole grill and taking out the light assembly (not my first choice!).
I was looking to remove the airbox but thought I would check in first before undoing something I might regret later. I take it the airbox is bolted on via three 10mm bolts located in the wheel arch? Also, is there some other you beaut way I've not read about that does not involve removing the airbox?
Any help would greatly appreciated.
Pete
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6th April 2015 05:22 PM
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6th April 2015, 05:28 PM
#2
Patrol Freak
yeh get your hand in there although my hand doesn't fit a mate of mine done mine.
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,
SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.
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SOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
13 y62 the beast that burbles
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6th April 2015, 06:25 PM
#3
I am he, fear me
'Pain builds Character'
It's a right of passage on the road of Patrol ownership... have a bottle of Betadine and some Band-Aids ready, take a deep breath and go for it.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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6th April 2015, 07:10 PM
#4
Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
'Pain builds Character'
It's a right of passage on the road of Patrol ownership... have a bottle of Betadine and some Band-Aids ready, take a deep breath and go for it.
yes et im scarred from my fingers to my elbows modding my gu god some hurt.
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,
SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.
92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbar
SOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
13 y62 the beast that burbles
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6th April 2015, 08:34 PM
#5
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
'Pain builds Character'
It's a right of passage on the road of Patrol ownership... have a bottle of Betadine and some Band-Aids ready, take a deep breath and go for it.
Your right ET theres dry blood on and under my GU
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6th April 2015, 09:25 PM
#6
Patrol Freak
thats why my left hand head light goes on
then off
then on
then off
and thats WITHOUT using the switch
maybe one day I will fix.......
Tidy Whitey - 99 GU TD42Ti - Diesel Gas, (GUIV Turbo & Intercooler 8Lb boost), 33" Micky T's Baja MTZ's, Dual Batt's, Cargo Barrier, rear draws, HID Super Oscars, winch, Grinch & witch attached and more goodies to come
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6th April 2015, 09:47 PM
#7
Patrol God
Forget losing skin.
Remove the headlight completely. It really is super quick. 3 bolts each side, with a 10mm socket and it's out. And that way you can see exactly how you're slotting in the globe and how that spring clamp works. No removing airboxes etc... All bolts are easily accessible.
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7th April 2015, 12:59 AM
#8
Expert
Thanks ET, sounds like a right of passage.
Hodge, will give it a go, thanks mate.
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15th January 2016, 02:34 AM
#9
Beginner
Hi all,
Newbie here, just got my Patrol and want to change my light bulbs, I also want to go in through the front as I have no room on both sides, I want to get the plastic bolts holding the grill off, "how do you get these off", they are whats stopping me from being able to do this the easy way. this might sound like a stupid question but I really have no clue, do you break them and then replace them ??
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19th January 2016, 02:03 AM
#10
Expert
Mate, as I remove the grill every now and then, I just busted off the plastic lugs along the top and use cable ties to re-secure. Will post a pic ASAP. Suffice to say, it is much easier than those lugs.
Tap tap tap
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