H7 Headlamp - Changing DRL Bulb

[MrTesco]

Afternoon boys n girls.

I would like to changed the the bulbs in my H7 lights.

Now with a few broken figures or removing the airbox and battery I think I could manage the main H7 bulbs BUT I mainly would like to change the DRL bulbs and looks like the headlights may need to come out unless I'm missing something which as I've said before if a real possibility. Can anyone help me

I did have a search and I tried Google but mainly I get h4 results.

Kind regards
Charlie.

 

[Spaghetti]

You can get to them with the lights in place. I removed the top of the air cleaner for the driver’s side, but nothing for the passenger side.

The DRLs are on a long, angled piece of plastic about 15cm long. It is on a bayonet fit, with the bulb pushing into the end of it, and it bayonets back in.

Took a while of messing about to get it back in though. I found that using a torch behind the light, you can see when you’re in the right place by looking through the lens and watching the shadows as you move about.

 

[MrTesco]

Much appreciated @Spaghettiboy78 I'll have a play over the weekend.

Cheers

 

[St4n99]

Much appreciated @Spaghettiboy78 I'll have a play over the weekend.

Cheers

H7 Headlights. Access To Drls

This post has some info on the drl . As stated above just remove top of air box and the battery side you can access . The actual drl dosent even have eny cables connected to it ,it just twisted out lol

 

[Ed Webb]

 

[Roadrunner]

What bulbs did you get?

 

[coldbloody]

Try under the sun to change the DRL bulbs is much easy.

 

[MrTesco]

Try under the sun to change the DRL bulbs is much easy.
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What bulbs did you fit? ( in case I don't like the ones I bought ) I take it no bulb out problems ?

 

[Patch]

Give yourself a good couple of hours with good light. I found using a small telescopic mirror (like the dentists use) really helpful. It is definitely a tricky job.

 

[coldbloody]

What bulbs did you fit? ( in case I don't like the ones I bought ) I take it no bulb out problems ?

OSRAM W21W P Cool White LEDriving PREMIUM 6000k
No problem One year used

 

[Niccus69]

Hi,I find this information on Osram website.


LEDriving PREMIUM W21W | OSRAM Automotive



These products do not have ECE approval. This means they must not be used on public roads in any exterior application. Use on public roads leads to cancellation of operating license and loss of insurance coverage

 

[Roadrunner]

What Headlight bulbs do you need then, those are DLR's

 

[Whiz]

Help please. My n/s running light bulb has blown!
Referred to VW manual. Removed cover etc., but it seems impossible to get the actual bulb out.
Removed the black plastic holder & was expecting the bulb etc to come out with it - no such luck I am afraid.

Attached 2 photos showing o/s working & n/s NOT working.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Paul

 

[Dieseldonkey]

Have a look at these threads @Bluey.
The pictures should be of assistance. Will also make you aware of an apparently known issue with the H7 DRLs bulb holder.

H7 Drl Issue. Be Aware

H7 Headlights. Access To Drls

 

[Whiz]

Have a look at these threads @Bluey.
The pictures should be of assistance. Will also make you aware of an apparently known issue with the H7 DRLs bulb holder.

H7 Drl Issue. Be Aware

H7 Headlights. Access To Drls

Many thanks for the link.
When I removed the black plastic holder (circled) I thought the bulb holder and bulb would come out with it or at least be accessible. No such luck.
Any thoughts on this would be great?

Thanks again for links. Paul.

 

[superflyguy]

Ill swop them for my H4s

 

[Dieseldonkey]

That bit circled in red is like a tool that clips onto the actual bulb holder. Short of removing the headlight, I'd say you really need to feed the tool back in and click it into place on the holder. The tool itself has a slot that should line it up with a web on the bulb holder. Then rotate the tool anti clockwise. The bulb holder should then come out with the tool.

You'll probably have realised, access is a nightmare.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

This how the tool looks when it's clicked onto the holder.

 

[Whiz]

That bit circled in red is like a tool that clips onto the actual bulb holder. Short of removing the headlight, I'd say you really need to feed the tool back in and click it into place on the holder. The tool itself has a slot that should line it up with a web on the bulb holder. Then rotate the tool anti clockwise. The bulb holder should then come out with the tool.

You'll probably have realised, access is a nightmare.

Thank you soo much for the info, explanation and photo. Thathe makes sense - I will have another go.

Sorry @Dieseldonkey how much is the turn anticlockwise? Just as a guide.

Thank you again for all your help.
Much appreciated .
Paul

 

[Dieseldonkey]

@Dieseldonkey how much is the turn anticlockwise? Just as a guide.

If memory serves me correct, it wasn't very much. No more than 45 degrees. It was stiff to turn, but once the holder is free of its seat, it just withdraws straight back out.