Help with lounge overhead bulb replacement!

Simon RD replied on 25/08/2022 15:52

Simon RD

Posted on 25/08/2022 15:52

Hello all

Hoping someone can help me please, with what should be a simple job, but I can't see how it's easily done!

I've a 2009 Bessacarr, and one of the rear overhead lounge light bulbs has blown. It's under a plastic cover (same as shown in the stock image attached) but I can't find an easy way to remove it, in order to get at the bulb.

I'm assuming there are some clips as part of the cover itself, but I can't see how it comes undone. If I force it, I'll break it!!

Anyone know the correct method?

Cheers

Simon

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Tinwheeler replied on 25/08/2022 16:07

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 25/08/2022 16:07

Have you tried searching YouTube? It’s surprising what you can find there.

Simon RD replied on 25/08/2022 16:14

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Simon RD

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 25/08/2022 16:14

Hi,

Indeed I have. Trouble is, it's quite a specific 'ask' and with the thousands of generic light and bulb replacement videos, I can't locate one specifically for this query....!

Nowt's straight forward is it!

Tinwheeler replied on 25/08/2022 16:21

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 25/08/2022 16:21

Ah, well, it was worth a shot 🙂

Simon RD replied on 25/08/2022 16:26

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Simon RD

Motorhomer from Bedfordshire

Posted on 25/08/2022 16:26

Absolutely - Good old YouTube! (Normally!) ;)

jennyc replied on 06/09/2022 05:46

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jennyc

Caravanner from Suffolk

Posted on 06/09/2022 05:46

Although we don’t have exactly the same surround/ light as you, ours is similar in style. In our case the trim latches over another plastic moulding underneath. Pulling the surround outwards should release a latch or two, then moving around will release the rest progressively. But how to pull outwards?

A very quick search online for a ‘Trim removal kit’ will reveal a selection of shaped, mostly plastic, hooks and spatula shaped tools, designed for jobs such as pulling the trim outwards. They mostly cost under £10/ kit, which is hardly a kings ransom. And you’ll have the tools for another job in the future. We’ve got two, a small one and a big one. You need the bigger sizes for your particular trim.