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Eirik34

Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 440

Dismantle headlight

Hi, I'm new to this forum. Just bought a FF 07 TDV8 Vogue - had it since Saturday.

Today I noticed that there was a loose "fitting" inside the LH headlight unit. In the "High beam fill in lamp section there is a loose round fitting element - see the Picture below:

I've tried to dismantle the unit, by removing the Clips:

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But I can't manage to split the headlight unit (behing the front glass) so that I can fix this loose element. And I can't find a description of how to do this in the Workshop manual either.

Anyone that have had a similar issue, and knows how to open the hedlight unit to fix this?

11th Jun 2015 6:33pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16298

2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Have a look on you tube sir... Plenty of info on heating lights up to remove lenses

11th Jun 2015 6:41pm

Eirik34

Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 440

Oh, thanks, didn't think of that

I found this one for a BMW:

But I haven't found a similar for a L322. I observe that there are 2 screws going into the glass/lens, but I can't figure out how to get to these screws. Anyone done a dismantle on a L322 (with AFS - if thats an factor?) ? Is it straigh foreward, just use a heat blower and patience?

11th Jun 2015 7:45pm

stan
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read this from our wiki,

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/viewtopic.p...d95e668140 ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
.

11th Jun 2015 7:58pm

Eirik34

Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 440

Thanks, Stan - I searched for "Headlights" on the forum, and missed out the wiki...
Fantastic to have such guidelines!

The L332 has its faults (I've ordered a new FSR to see if that fixes the battery drainage, and a new compressor, and new bonnet and tailgate struts, and an IID BT tool), but I'm really looking forward to take on these tasks. The joy of driving the L322 compensate for all of that !

11th Jun 2015 10:18pm

safari

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Naas
Posts: 8

2008 Range Rover HSE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Hi Eirik,

Did you repair the loose fitting around the fill in lamp ? I have noticed the same problem on my car.

Any advice would be most welcome.

21st Jul 2015 9:37pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16298

Depending on how far it has become detached? There is a chance you can remove the light, take the full beam bulb out and hook/reattach the offending trim with either long nose pliers or even a long reach medical grips through the bulb hole

Worth a try

21st Jul 2015 9:56pm

Eirik34

Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 440

safari wrote:
Hi Eirik,

Did you repair the loose fitting around the fill in lamp ? I have noticed the same problem on my car.

Any advice would be most welcome.

Yes, I just followed the descriiptions in the wiki and the youtube video; used a hot air blower and gently removed the gllass, I then glued the loose reflector in place. Not as difficult as I thought, avtually!

22nd Jul 2015 4:31am

safari

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Naas
Posts: 8

Hi Guys,

Will have a go at the weekend, is it difficult to remove the Headlight unit and what do I need to watch out for ?

New to the RR as I only picked it up last weekend and am on a steep learning curve.

Many thanks for such prompt reply's.

22nd Jul 2015 7:33am

stan
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undo 3 screws and 1 power plug...put something on the bumper below the headlight unit so you dont scratch it when 'wiggling' it out... ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
.

22nd Jul 2015 8:01am

safari

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Naas
Posts: 8

Thanks again Stan.

Will have a go at the weekend and report back.

22nd Jul 2015 9:55am

safari

Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Naas
Posts: 8

Hi all,

Problem solved, the dealer replaced the front headlight free of charge, I am over in England on holidays from next week and on my return will have a go at stripping down the old unit.

Thanks everyone for all the help.

8th Aug 2015 6:52am

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