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Removing 2000 headlight housing?

Old Feb 16, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Removing 2000 headlight housing?

I removed the two 10mm bolts on the top of the housing, and applied moderate force but it didn't seem to want to budge. Are there other bolts I don't see or is there a trick to getting this thing out?

And yes, I said 2000, I'm not trying to steal anyone's headlights!
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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just gotta push hard. no other bolts or clips. just start pushing and wiggling the housing. it will come!
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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there are "clips". one at the bottom and on the blinker side. lift the bottom up a little then out.
just have to wiggle it a bit
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 02:07 PM
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Fantastic, thanks for the information - I assume re-inserting it just have to get it 'clipped' in and re-aligned with the holes and I'm all set?
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 02:09 PM
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Some say you need new clips for the re-installation if they break. When I took mine out I broke the clip, but it went back in just fine.
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
there are "clips". one at the bottom and on the blinker side. lift the bottom up a little then out.
just have to wiggle it a bit
you are correct. there are clips on the bottom and side but since you cant see them, i stated there were no more clips. i was just stating that there are "no clips" that you have to unclip with a tool or your hand to make it easier for him. just gotta play and wiggle with it.
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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when re-installing be careful with the lower clip. i broke mine at the bottom where is connects to the car. i tried putting the headlight in without it and the light beam went straight down instead of forward. i had to superglue mine back on.
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 01:55 AM
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when i pulled mine it was just the two 10mm bolts under the hood. i then just pulled hard enough and it popped out.
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