Halogen H7 Bulb Replacement - Which Way up?

JockinLeeds · Dec 17th, 2016, 19:07

A bit of brain fog to go with the foggy weather outside..
I'm replacing the current bulbs with the new Osram NighBreaker lasers.

Can someone gently remind me what way the bulb goes in?

Is it the 'tab'to the top or bottom?

I parked against a wall and the right beam is higher than the left... cant figure what way is correct.

I hate driving at night - the glare off all other oncoming lights literally dazzles me... especially the fruitcakes who dont know when to dip their full beam!

TIA.. Craig.

galloot633 · Dec 17th, 2016, 20:49

doesn't the "tab" locate in a corresponding notch in the bulb holder ?
Dave

JockinLeeds · Dec 17th, 2016, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by galloot633

doesn't the "tab" locate in a corresponding notch in the bulb holder ?
Dave

I think it does.. but also seems to fit the other way.
I know I'm being a plank.. just looking for positive confirmation... of the tab direction not the plank bit!

jtaw45 · Dec 19th, 2016, 19:59

Tab at the top mate. All cars are the same.

Ducklakeview · Dec 19th, 2016, 20:34

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Originally Posted by jtaw45

Tab at the top mate. All cars are the same.

They aren't. If it's a "projector lens" type headlight, the tab will be at the bottom, as on my BMW Z4!

Mike

jtaw45 · Dec 20th, 2016, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducklakeview

They aren't. If it's a "projector lens" type headlight, the tab will be at the bottom, as on my BMW Z4!

Mike

I stand corrected. We live and learn. Cheers.

JockinLeeds · Dec 20th, 2016, 21:40

Cheers... theyre halogen H7s.. went with tab at top... seems right.
Just need to do a bit of headlight restoration now!

Montana · Dec 21st, 2016, 10:44

it should be obvious if you look inside , it will fit the wrong way up but wouldnt be sitting flat.

Dec 17th, 2016, 19:07	#1
JockinLeeds Junior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2023 16:17 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: leeds	Halogen H7 Bulb Replacement - Which Way up? A bit of brain fog to go with the foggy weather outside.. I'm replacing the current bulbs with the new Osram NighBreaker lasers. Can someone gently remind me what way the bulb goes in? Is it the 'tab'to the top or bottom? I parked against a wall and the right beam is higher than the left... cant figure what way is correct. I hate driving at night - the glare off all other oncoming lights literally dazzles me... especially the fruitcakes who dont know when to dip their full beam! TIA.. Craig.

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Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	it should be obvious if you look inside , it will fit the wrong way up but wouldnt be sitting flat. __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

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galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Yesterday 16:25 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	doesn't the "tab" locate in a corresponding notch in the bulb holder ? Dave

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jtaw45 Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2024 10:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull	Tab at the top mate. All cars are the same.

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JockinLeeds Junior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2023 16:17 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: leeds	Cheers... theyre halogen H7s.. went with tab at top... seems right. Just need to do a bit of headlight restoration now!

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