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by YDB » Sat Nov 23, 2019 2:08 am
Just installed 40w LED and very happy with the look. What I did notice is that when you take out the old globes there is a slight difference in the distance between the three locking stubs. With the wiring connector being the 'up' position, as it sits in the car when installed, look at the old globe and I noticed the distance between the stubs left and right of the centre top are further apart and the whole area looks a little flatter. Then looked at the new globes and whilst not obvious, there is an apparent similar distance difference. I marked that as centre and had no problems then lining things up. Small hands would have been an advantage. Remember the globes unscrew roughly 45-90' towards motor. As a person who can make a five minute job extend into 90 minutes I offer this next gem. When my new globes arrived they were already connected to the associated wiring and bits that come with them. Just check they have been connected firmly and properly before going anywhere near the engine bay. Half way through installing light number 2 I heard something fall down behind the light housing and wheel arch. One of the metal transformer type bits hadn't been connected properly and fell down into a place where I couldn't even see it. Getting into the void at the bottom of that area took a bit of effort, but managed to get my hand into the area from underneath. A lot of swearing, sweat, dirt and even some blood later, got it.
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