Stagea M35 Reversing Bulb Replacement

[miekaspop]

Hoping that it’s as simple as it looks. I have removed the interior liner from the tailgate of my M35 and found where I suspect the reverse globes is situated. However, on removal of the rubber grommet I’m unsure of the correct way to get the bulb housing out as it can’t be seen. Do not want to be forcing anything.....Need little fingers and hands like Japanese, so as I can feel what is really happening inside that cut out. Thank you in advance for any one that could help or advise how they have done it.

[Commsman]

I've never done it & the exploded drawing (attached) doesn't give many clues, but hopefully somewhat helpful.

When you work it out maybe you can post some tips ....

[Glitch]

I believe that you need to remove the bolts holding the lamps in place and remove the entire unit in one go before getting access to the actual globe. I also got as far as removing the trim and saw the exposed bolts but wasnt game to try and threw it all back together instead. Havent tried since. =)

[miekaspop]

When I eventually do it, I will be sure to let you all know. Thanks for the replys

[Lakes101]

I did this a few weeks ago.. It's a mater if removing boot door trim by unscrewing all the plastic trim screws all the way around and removing the little handle pocket to pull the boot closed fist. Then this will expose the fiberglass underneath where all the reverse lights and electrics are mounted to ... On each side you will see three bolts 10mm from memory you need a long socket to get to the but once removed the reverse light assembly just pupils out and you can the remove the bulb... A pain in the arse Rey to to replace the bulb so for futur hassle free bulb replace ment I cut out a hole from the in side of the Fiberglass covering to access the bulb? so now it's just a matter of removing interior boot for trim and removing buld replace and re assemble trim 10 mins no longer once the holes are cut

[M35]

I tried searching online to find an LED bulb equivalent to replace the ordinary bulb. I looked at the previous thread and that diagram it shows 26550 for the bulb, which I guess is Nissan only. Has anyone replace their bulbs with LED's. Does the 7440 T25 fit?

[Old Fella]

Final replaced the globes with T10 7.5W High Power Lens Cree Q5 Car Reverse LED Light as Lakes101 instructions.

Here a a few photos as example....Dont forget you need a 10mm long socket and remember to try the led lights are working and the right way around before reassembling everything.

Edited April 5, 2014 by Old Fella

[joshm35]

[Daleo]

Final replaced the globes with T10 7.5W High Power Lens Cree Q5 Car Reverse LED Light as Lakes101 instructions.

Here a a few photos as example....Dont forget you need a 10mm long socket and remember to try the led lights are working and the right way around before reassembling everything.

Nice little how-to; are the cree globes super bright?

[Old Fella]

Super Bright...These little things are like a lighthouse searching the sky.

I would suggest not buying this type as the light is a straight beam and does not throw back to the reflector

This is type that you need. Once done, you wont be sorry the time that it takes.The end result are worth it

Edited April 7, 2014 by Old Fella

[Old Fella]

For some reason the images were deleted. So here they are once more.

[Daleo]

Just bought a set; thanks for the tips.