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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Special Torx for headlights?

I need to aim the headlights on my '96 Z for better visibility (low beams a bit to the left and up, high beams down), but the lights have bolts with a special Torx bolt (with a raised dimple in the center) so I need a Torx screwdriver with a tiny hole in the center to accomodate this dimple and allow me to turn the screw.

Where can I get one?? I've checked everywhere and they only have the normal Torx ones, I don't want to go to a dealer for this. Thanks for your help!
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Maybe you can lightly tap a screwdriver with a torx bit directly onto it, and flatten out the point a little bit, and then turn the screw.
Old Dec 3, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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You are trying the wrong torx bolts. The ones that do the adjustment don't have the security nub. Look in your owner's manual for the procedure.
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by shoebox
You are trying the wrong torx bolts. The ones that do the adjustment don't have the security nub. Look in your owner's manual for the procedure.
Hmmm... it could be that, I just checked that those were the closest ones to the level indicators. I'll check again.
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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The adjusters are on the top, middle and inside middle of each lamp, facing the front of the car. If you get down and look directly at the headlights, you will see them.
Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by shoebox
The adjusters are on the top, middle and inside middle of each lamp, facing the front of the car. If you get down and look directly at the headlights, you will see them.
Thanks Shoebox, by the way your site is great! I'm having a problem with my keyless entry, do you know anything about that? I posted the thread on the interior/electronics section, maybe you can help me! thanks!
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