How do you replace the front lens cover?

[fillup]

I have a cracked front lens cover on my '06 Exige. Does anyone have any advice on how to replace it? I assume the front clam has to be removed to access it. Thanks.

[Alphonse]

You do not have to remove the clam. The headlight or turn signal, whichever the case may be, simply pops out. You will have to replace the light assembly as a unit. You cannot just replace the lens.
Careful when trying to remove the fixture as the plastic mounting tabs break rather easily.
If you never have done it before I suggest you let your local dealership show you how it's done.
There might be info on how to remove it in one of the other sections here.
Good luck.

Al

[andykeck]

Originally Posted by Alphonse

You do not have to remove the clam. The headlight or turn signal, whichever the case may be, simply pops out. You will have to replace the light assembly as a unit. You cannot just replace the lens.
Careful when trying to remove the fixture as the plastic mounting tabs break rather easily.
If you never have done it before I suggest you let your local dealership show you how it's done.
There might be info on how to remove it in one of the other sections here.
Good luck.

Al

Indeed, the turn signal just pops out. In fact, if you drive around long enough, it will eventually choose a time to come out on its own. But the headlight cover is held in place by three allen head screws accessible through the wheelwell.

[MNlotus]

where can you buy the headlight lens cover? one of mine is all scratched up

[TimMullen]

Originally Posted by MNlotus

where can you buy the headlight lens cover? one of mine is all scratched up

You friendly Lotus dealer (or Lotus Garage) - I seem to remember that they run around $600 each. Maybe you can polish out the scratches.

[LordZ]

Originally Posted by Alphonse

You do not have to remove the clam. The headlight or turn signal, whichever the case may be, simply pops out. You will have to replace the light assembly as a unit. You cannot just replace the lens.
Careful when trying to remove the fixture as the plastic mounting tabs break rather easily.
If you never have done it before I suggest you let your local dealership show you how it's done.
There might be info on how to remove it in one of the other sections here.
Good luck.

Al

06's can have the lens just replaced. I know, I had to fix mine.