Head Light Bulb

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O/S dip beam failed at weekend, popped into local Citroen dealer for bulb & asked if they could possibly fit in for me as I have a damaged hand at moment& the Volvo agent always used to fit them as a matter of course without being asked

2 hours later................ I get car back & an invoice for £49

Seems they have to remove bumper to remove headlight to replace bulbs!

Surely there must be a way of doing this quickly?In France you are required by law to carry spare bulbs (but not a full set of tools or a Citroen Technician) to change them at the roadside :)

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O/S dip beam failed at weekend, popped into local Citroen dealer for bulb & asked if they could possibly fit in for me as I have a damaged hand at moment& the Volvo agent always used to fit them as a matter of course without being asked

2 hours later................ I get car back & an invoice for £49

Seems they have to remove bumper to remove headlight to replace bulbs!

Surely there must be a way of doing this quickly?In France you are required by law to carry spare bulbs (but not a full set of tools or a Citroen Technician) to change them at the roadside :)

 

I had a headlamp changed at Halfords on my old Mk1 - for a nominal charge, while I waited. Took about 10 minutes The bumper did not come off.

I curently have a Mk2 with Xenons, so wouldn't attempt that, and haven't needed to.

£49 doesn't sound that bad, if it includes VAT and the bulb. Shame you didn't have them both changed- economise on the labour charge.

Haynes says you can change the bulb without removing the bumber and lens unit, but warns that access is tight.