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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Removing Headlights and Motor assembly?

I am assuming that its the 2 upper screws and 2 lower screws that you need to remove to remove the entire Headlight assembly? I need to get it out to inspect, fix or replace my pop up motors. My question is, how do I get to the 2 lower screws to get the assembly out? The drivers side motor is totally frozen so I hope its not a case of having to lower the headlight to get to it.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 03:25 PM
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Unbolt the motor from the headlamp swing arm and you can move the headlight down to get to the other bolts

Hope this helps
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Awesome. I'll give it a shot. Im hoping I can take the motors apart and see if I can just fix them. These things aren't cheap.
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 12:10 AM
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I found it is easier to remove the headlight bulb. Then youl'll have access to those two lower bolts using a socket, universal, extensions and a ratchet. I'll be revising the instructions I include with my headlight repair kit I manufacture when I get a chence.

Lon Salgren
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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Im going out there in a little while and take them out. Hopefully you will be getting a call from me ordering a repair kit. I don't want to have to buy the entire motor.
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