2008 W Vectra headlight

[Joel78748]

Trying to change driver side headlight as is burned out. Looks like a couple of clips and it should pull out, but it won’t move. Suggestions and/or directions please before I do something dumb and try to force it. Thanks. Joel

[cbeierl]

Originally Posted by Joel78748

Trying to change driver side headlight as is burned out. Looks like a couple of clips and it should pull out, but it won’t move. Suggestions and/or directions please before I do something dumb and try to force it. Thanks. Joel

I can't remember if I've had to change either of my bulbs, but just in case you ever need to replace the fixture it comes from a 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer.

[ziaptrn]

If I recall correctly - 2 metal clips each side - pull up and clips come all the way out - then the whole assembly slides forward out through the front.
It's dark now or I'd go look again - but I'm nearly positive that it was 2 long metal strip-shaped things that fit in a grooved slow.

[Joel78748]

Thanks for the info

[ziaptrn]

I took a photo this afternoon, and it is attached.
I've circled the two upright 'clips' in the photograph; both pull straight up and out on our 2004 (and I believe that the 2008 is identical).
The headlight assembly pulls out of the front of the coach once the clips are removed. Replacement is the opposite - they sort of slide and snap in to place.
Hope this helps...if not, let me know and I can try again.

[Joel78748]

Yes, sir ... that did it!!!!! Thank you!!! ������✅

[RzRzRzR]

Originally Posted by cbeierl

just in case you ever need to replace the fixture it comes from a 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer.

That's a very interesting observation. How did you figure that out? I never thought of it before, but now I presume other models also used headlights from "regular" production vehicles. Is there a cross-reference anywhere?

What headlights were used on a 2003 Itasca Sunrise, for instance?

[tderonne]

A small database:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/just...rv-189428.html

Something I do to figure out where lights are from:

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f258/find...ve-367258.html

And doing what is in the above thread.....

2003 Sunrise = 1996(+/-) Ford Windstar

[RzRzRzR]

Originally Posted by tderonne

2003 Sunrise = 1996(+/-) Ford Windstar

Great information! I also found this one.

RV Headlights and Taillights | RV Headlights

Thanks!
- Rand

[Bob T]

Thanks for info on Vectre headlights.
Anyone know or have info on tail lights?

[cbeierl]

Originally Posted by Bob T

Thanks for info on Vectre headlights.
Anyone know or have info on tail lights?

Vectra taillights should be Corvette from around 2003/2004.


New GM 1997 - 2004 Chevrolet Corvette R & L Tail Lamp Lens


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[Bob T]

Thanks Chris.
Not sure the tail lights are the same as a vette though.
I will take better photo later in the week but this is taken from the brochure for 08 Vectra 40TD.
https://library.rvusa.com/brochure/08VectraBrochure.pdf
Bob

[cbeierl]

Sorry, my mistake--I didn't realize they'd switched the Vectra taillights in later years! The 2004 & 2005 Vectras did have the Corvette taillights. 2005 Vectra Brochure.

[Jerry J]

Try 2004-2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

[Bob T]

Thanks very much