Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement 2001 ZT

evo4uk · 28th October 2012, 16:37

Hi All,

New here so sorry if this question has been asked before, need to replace the front fog lamp bulbs on my 2001 2.5 160 ZT - according to the handbook you have to remove 3 screws retaining screws to get the front cover off but having check there are no screws, thought that the cover may pop off but didn't want to force it and break it !
If anyone could advise I would be very grateful

Cheers
Dave

pab · 28th October 2012, 16:46

I think the three screws they are referring to are the screws which retain the outer inspection panel which is fixed to the undertray/bumper. Once removed this will give you access to the rear of the Fog Light unit.The bulb holder is a twist bayonet fitting.

The Valeo units contain H1 bulbs.

Oh and welcome to the Club.

suzublu · 28th October 2012, 17:05

I think he's read removal of a 75 foglight Paul,as you pop the black cover off the grill section,& remove 3 screws securing the fog light.Not sure about a zt though

evo4uk · 28th October 2012, 17:50

Hi Again

Have the original ZT handbook, and this shows there should be 3 screws on the front cover by the grill ! Had a look underneath and can't see an inspection panel on the undertray/bumper, I assume this is similar to the one under the wheel arch to change headlight bulbs ? only way I can see is to drop the undertray

suzublu · 28th October 2012, 17:59

If you look under the bumper,nearest the front wheel,you should see a corner panel with 5 screws securing it.Take out these screws & remove the panel,you should then be able to get at the rear of the fog,& twist & remove the bulb.

evo4uk · 28th October 2012, 18:02

OK thanks, will try that (tomorrow in the light and hopefully the rain will have stopped)

Dragrad · 28th October 2012, 20:13

Thread moved to appropriate forum. Re-direct left in old.

suffolk boy · 28th October 2012, 20:50

as said remove the brake duct. spray with wd40 as the screws can be a bit tight use grease on replacing them saves a lot of hassle later on

28th October 2012, 16:37	#1
evo4uk Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ashford Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front Fog Light Bulb Replacement 2001 ZT Hi All, New here so sorry if this question has been asked before, need to replace the front fog lamp bulbs on my 2001 2.5 160 ZT - according to the handbook you have to remove 3 screws retaining screws to get the front cover off but having check there are no screws, thought that the cover may pop off but didn't want to force it and break it ! If anyone could advise I would be very grateful Cheers Dave

28th October 2012, 20:13	#7
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28th October 2012, 16:46	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I think the three screws they are referring to are the screws which retain the outer inspection panel which is fixed to the undertray/bumper. Once removed this will give you access to the rear of the Fog Light unit.The bulb holder is a twist bayonet fitting. The Valeo units contain H1 bulbs. Oh and welcome to the Club.

28th October 2012, 17:05	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,974 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I think he's read removal of a 75 foglight Paul,as you pop the black cover off the grill section,& remove 3 screws securing the fog light.Not sure about a zt though

28th October 2012, 17:50	#4
evo4uk Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ashford Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Again Have the original ZT handbook, and this shows there should be 3 screws on the front cover by the grill ! Had a look underneath and can't see an inspection panel on the undertray/bumper, I assume this is similar to the one under the wheel arch to change headlight bulbs ? only way I can see is to drop the undertray

28th October 2012, 17:59	#5
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,974 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	If you look under the bumper,nearest the front wheel,you should see a corner panel with 5 screws securing it.Take out these screws & remove the panel,you should then be able to get at the rear of the fog,& twist & remove the bulb.

28th October 2012, 18:02	#6
evo4uk Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ashford Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK thanks, will try that (tomorrow in the light and hopefully the rain will have stopped)