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Old Oct 5, 2001 | 04:07 PM
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Need help real quick..headlight bucket removal

Im tryign to change my headlight. I took the top two screws off of the headlight cover/bucket, but the two bottom ones are hard to get at. I would have to press the body down hard to see the screws and I dont want to damage it. Is there any way to get the bottom two screws off besides pressing down really ahrd on the body?

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Old Oct 5, 2001 | 04:37 PM
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Take a napkin and press it in between the body and the screwdriver. I think thats your best bet. I had the same problem and didn't use a napkin, but it came out fine.

Those screws on the bottom don't have to be taken out. Just loosen them and then slide the bracket up and out. Once you get it out you'll see why. Don't worry too much about it bending. Once you get it out bend it back into shape and then put the new headlight in. It may sound confusing but once you start it all comes naturally. It's a piece of cake job really.

Once you get the new one in, realign the lights. Mine were so outta wack... Driving at night truely is 200% better with them adjusted.

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