Front driver side indicator bulb access

[ve safari]

HTF are you supposed to replace the front DS indicator bulb without pulling the light assembly out? Unfortunately I am not a double jointed elf with hands the size of a baby - my normal man sized mitts cannot reach deep enough to even touch the indicator bulb cover, let alone grab/twist/remove it. I've removed the coolant reservoir filler tube, but still no go. Between the looms and small access holes in the front right corner of the car, I can't see how to reach it. Is there a trick I am missing? Jack the car up and remove the wheel and plastic inner guard shield? Am I just thick and have missed something really simple???

[B3nj]

The side indicators slide out I think I read somewhere here. you dont have to do it from the inside.

[B3nj]

unless your talking about the headlight indicator... in which case. no idea.

[ve safari]

Thanks - it is the headlight indicator.

[GKW]

This one is no fun. Been there recently.

If you remove the dust cover (twist and turn) off the headlights, you'll have a bit more space to work in.

[chops]

This one is no fun. Been there recently.

If you remove the dust cover (twist and turn) off the headlights, you'll have a bit more space to work in.

Agreed. I had the same problem, and that made the difference between being able to get my hand in and not. I would like to emphasise one little helpful hint from the owners manual -"Note: Take care not to drop the dust cap into the engine compartment". I was reciting all the way through "dont drop the dust cap, dont drop the dust cap, dont drop the ... D'OH!"

I fished around with a coat hanger for ages, before I gave up and had to remove enough of the wheel arch trim to be able to retrieve it. Not recommended!