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replacing the headlight bulb in a 2011 rss ?
Gonna have to buy a shop manual, but till I do....
How do I get to the headlight too replace the bulb? Don't really see a simple way and I don't want too break anything.
Thanks
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Active Member
headlight
pain in the rear
you can get to it by removing the gauge cluster and reaching in removing the rubber boot then 1/4 turn the socket
its a very tight fit for large hands like mine
I think there might be a video on here showing it
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Active Member
headlight
looked for a video didn't see one for the rss
best method
1.remove windshield
2.release gauges (small tabs in top) unplug the cluster and set aside where it wont fall and break
3.remove turn signal arms (use care when removing plugs )
4. along the top of the head piece is tabs use small screwdriver to release tabs insert screwdriver between halves to maintain open till all tabs are popped open
5.lift top to open it (it will remain attached in front)
remove the rubber boot 1/4 turn the connector inside and slide the plug and bulb out
(important DO NOT TOUCH THE NEW BULB WITH YOUR FINGERS oils will cause it to discolor and fail )
put on rubber gloves preferably remove old bulb and insert new one in place re insert it to the socket and turn till stop
I did both at same time so I wouldn't have to go back in in a month and saved the good bulb just in case
now test to make sure the lights work
right hand grip back side is a button push it and the lights should turn on
if they work re assemble the bike in reverse
good luck and have fun
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Registered Users
If you have large hands like me. Straddle the frunk, facing the rear of the spyder. Now reach into the cluster area and grab / turn the bulb to remove it. It's easier to grab / turn it facing the rear. The wrist bends better.
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