S124 rear brake light cluster

[ShivaYash]

Hello,

Is it possible to just change the lens on this type of cluster?

Was washing my car yesterday and have noticed a small hole in the driver's side rear indicator section.

Its going for an MOT and I seem to recall cracked lenses can result in a fail. Wasn't there last year for the MOT, or perhaps the tester missed it.

I can see entire replacement units on eBay for about £25, but I'm not sure how easy they are to fit.

Many thanks,

 

[mikestrivens]

Yes the lens and bulb holders are separate items. The ones on ebay have the bulb holders. Both are easy to replace, just a couple of bolts into the rear wing. Had to replace one of mine recently when it got broke by an errant wheely bin.

 

[television]

Yes the cover just held with nuts, as long as its showing the correct colour not usually a problem

 

[ShivaYash]

Thanks, could you upload a diagram showing the estate exploded parts please?
Where are the bolts holding it in place? Must I remove the carpet in the estate boot to access?

Shall order the part now and replace later week.

 

[television]

Same thing as here

 

[mikestrivens]

Where are the bolts holding it in place? Must I remove the carpet in the estate boot to access?

No carpet to remove. Just remove the spare wheel and all is revealed. Very easy job to do.

 

[ShivaYash]

No carpet to remove. Just remove the spare wheel and all is revealed. Very easy job to do.

Ta, shall have a look.

Am rather annoyed with myself, I had a spare unit but there was a slight crack in the plastic, I think I only paid £10, but my wife wasn't happy about it hanging about, and I was made to throw it out! Now I need it :-(

There is a moral here somewhere... get a larger shed!

 

[mikestrivens]

Am rather annoyed with myself, I had a spare unit but there was a slight crack in the plastic, I think I only paid £10, but my wife wasn't happy about it hanging about, and I was made to throw it out! Now I need it :-(

There is a moral here somewhere... get a larger shed!

Or a new wife .

 

[television]

Or a new wife .

You are a older man than me Mike,, that does not work, i Have tried it a few times,