Replacement Headlights

[Mick Evans]

Hi all, Im sure this has been asked a million times. Am I correct in thinking the original bulbs are HB3 9005. I have just bought HB 3 9006 and they dont fit. It seems as you twist the bulb in place the black plastic lugs are different sizes? They are smaller on the new bulbs. Can anyone help?

 

[Jomarkh]

Hi, I haven't used these yet but this is what I bought for my MG5 PFL

 

[5teep]

Hi, I haven't used these yet but this is what I bought for my MG5 PFL

I have a pair of those sitting but no car anymore to fit them to lol

 

[Alb]

The ones I fitted were 9005:

Thread 'OSRAM Nightbreaker Laser Installation MG5'

Aug 24, 2021

I fitted the uprated headlamps in my MG5 about a week ago and thought it would be a good idea to take a few pics and give some guidance to others planning the same task.

First remove the ten plastic bolts/clips holding the top cover.

Once the fixings are removed, it's just held in place by Velcro strips on either side so it doesn't take much effort to lift it clear.

Pull off the black rubber cap at the back of the headlight and you will see the existing lamp (or at least you can with the aid of a phone camera/mirror - there isn't space to get your head in!). You...

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[Bober]

Can you fit those bulbs into MG3 Hybrid ? In the car manual it says HB3 55/60W but doesn't say if the bulbs are Halogen/Led or Laser.

Thanks