Models from 1987
5Remove the two securing screws, then
withdraw the lamp forwards and disconnect
the two wiring plugs.
6Refitting is a reversal of removal, but where
necessary use a new gasket between the
lamp and bumper.
7On completion, the vertical alignment of the
foglamp must be adjusted. For the foglamps,
dimension “X” (see illustration, 42.4) should
be taken as 220.0 mm (8.7 in). The adjuster
screw is located on the inside edge of the
lamp above the securing screw (see
illustration).
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
models
2To remove a lamp, simply prise it from the
bumper using a thin-bladed screwdriver, and
disconnect the wiring plug (see illustration).
3Refitting is a reversal of removal.
P100 models
4Working behind the rear crossmember, pull
the wiring plug from its clip and disconnect it.
5Pull the lamp cover from the rubber
housing, then pull the rubber housing and the
wiring from the crossmember.
6Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Note: The glass envelopes of the headlamp,
auxiliary driving lamp and front foglamp bulbs
must not be touched with the fingers. If the
glass is accidentally touched, it should be
washed with methylated spirits and dried with
a soft cloth. Failure to observe this procedure
may result in premature bulb failure.
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Headlamps
2Working in the engine compartment,
remove the headlamp rear cover by turning it
anti-clockwise (see illustration).3Pull the wiring plug from the base of the
bulb, then release the spring clip, grasp the
bulb by its contacts and carefully withdraw it
(see illustrations). Do not touch the bulb
glass.
4Refitting is a reversal of removal, but on
models up to 1987, refit the headlamp rear
cover by aligning the arrow on the cover with
the depression on the top of the headlamp
unit and turning the cover clockwise until the
arrow aligns with the lower depression. On
models from 1987, the word “OBEN “ or
“TOP” on the rear cover should be exactly at
the top after refitting.
Sidelamps
5Working in the engine compartment,
remove the headlamp rear cover by turning it
anti-clockwise.
6Pull the sidelamp bulbholder from its
location in the headlamp reflector (seeillustration). On “high specification” models
up to 1987 a retaining tab must be depressed
before withdrawing the bulbholder. Note that
the rubber sleeve should be left in position in
the reflector.
7Refitting is as described in paragraph 4.
Auxiliary driving lamps
Models up to 1987
8Twist the cover on the top of the headlamp
unit anti-clockwise and remove it to expose
the bulb (see illustration).
9Release the bulb from the two clips, then
disconnect the wiring and remove the bulb.
Do not touch the bulb glass (see illustration).
10Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Models from 1987
11Release the spring clip securing the cover
to the rear of the headlamp unit, then remove
the cover (see illustration).
48Exterior lamp bulbs - renewal
47Rear number plate lamp -
removal and refitting
13•16Body electrical system
46.7 Front foglamp adjuster screw (A) and
securing screws (B) - models from 1987
48.2 Remove the headlamp rear cover
48.8 Auxiliary drive lamp bulb cover
(arrowed) - models up to 198748.6 Removing a sidelamp bulbholder48.3b Release the spring clip and withdraw
the headlamp bulb
48.3a Pull off the wiring plug . . .
47.2 Removing a rear number plate lamp -
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models
