change bulbs in front interior light

football1 · 28th August 2008, 05:43

Hi all,
I need to get to change the passenger interior bulb in the front interior light cluster. Can anyone advise the correct way to do this without causing damage?

Many thanks...Mark.

Simon · 28th August 2008, 10:30

Easy

Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver or similar to prise out the clear plastic lens cover, you should see on closer inspection a little 'gap' along one of the edges where you can lever the screwdriver into. Once popped out you will see three bulbs. They simple pull-out/push-in so swapping them over should be straightforward. I can't recall the exact bulb specification but the part number is XZQ100250 and they are rated at 3W or if you have the optional 'Business Pack' or uprated interior lights then they will be 5/6W and part number XZQ000230. However any motor parts suppliers such as Halfords etc will have the bulbs too.

baxlin · 28th August 2008, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

Easy

Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver or similar to prise out the clear plastic lens cover, you should see on closer inspection a little 'gap' along one of the edges where you can lever the screwdriver into. Once popped out you will see three bulbs. They simple pull-out/push-in so swapping them over should be straightforward. I can't recall the exact bulb specification but the part number is XZQ100250 and they are rated at 3W or if you have the optional 'Business Pack' or uprated interior lights then they will be 5/6W and part number XZQ000230. However any motor parts suppliers such as Halfords etc will have the bulbs too.

FWIW I'd upgrade all three to 5w, I did mine, and the rears as well, and it made a huge difference.

Malcolm

Simon · 28th August 2008, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxlin

FWIW I'd upgrade all three to 5w, I did mine, and the rears as well, and it made a huge difference.

Malcolm

Agreed on that. I also upgraded mine to 5W versions and the difference is profound.

football1 · 28th August 2008, 16:40

Thanks to you all...excellent!

Tango190 · 22nd September 2008, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by football1

Thanks to you all...excellent!

Ditto - a cracking little mod - cheers

JohnDotCom · 22nd September 2008, 22:47

Blue LED's look cool too....................

28th August 2008, 05:43	#1
football1 Newbie rover 75 CDT Club Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	change bulbs in front interior light Hi all, I need to get to change the passenger interior bulb in the front interior light cluster. Can anyone advise the correct way to do this without causing damage? Many thanks...Mark.

28th August 2008, 10:30	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Easy Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver or similar to prise out the clear plastic lens cover, you should see on closer inspection a little 'gap' along one of the edges where you can lever the screwdriver into. Once popped out you will see three bulbs. They simple pull-out/push-in so swapping them over should be straightforward. I can't recall the exact bulb specification but the part number is XZQ100250 and they are rated at 3W or if you have the optional 'Business Pack' or uprated interior lights then they will be 5/6W and part number XZQ000230. However any motor parts suppliers such as Halfords etc will have the bulbs too.

28th August 2008, 16:40	#5
football1 Newbie rover 75 CDT Club Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to you all...excellent!

22nd September 2008, 22:47	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Blue LED's look cool too....................