Reading lights
 

Hi all

I want to change the front reading light bulbs to led's but i am unsure how to open the light unit? I have a manual but it doesn't seem that clear and i don't want to damage it!

Thanks for any advice.

If my memory serves me correctly the whole piece needs to come off from the lining.

Thanks Ninja, will have a look and see over weekend.

it is one piece so you need to remove it all from the lining.

Yes you need to give it a good hard pull downwards with your hands either side. If you want some bulb holders, I have a load spare. PM me your address and I will post you some out FOC. Hadrian

Thanks Hadrian, i assume pull whole thing from the cloth head lining? Thank you for the offer of some bulb holders too, that's very kind of you. I will pm my address.

Thanks again

Yep you need something to persuade it down.

I just used my fingertips and pulled down sharply. No worries about the holders I will post them in the new year.
If you haven't yet bought the LED's yet I have found these to be the best, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220748967189very bright and short in length plus you don't get that "fried egg look" when they are off. (White background and a yellow centre) I will add I also removed the internal reflectors as the led's are directional. HTH Hadrian

I have those for the rear compartment lights as they are the wedge type but i thought the front reading lights were the festoon type?

I had read that also but mine in a 06 plater are the twist lock type with the pre moulded bulb in the holder, hence the need for a holder. Give it a good tug and have a quick look!!! (Said the bishop to the actress.....)