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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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How do I remove a headlight?

I'm trying to replace my headlights, I got new, non hazed ones that look 100000x better. BUT I CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OFF!!!! AAAARGHH!! I've done every mod in my sig by myself except the dual exhaust, but I can't change a damn headlight? I'm not talking the bulb, I'm talking about the whole unit!
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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I've done a write up on installing clear corners, in the write up I show how I remove the headlight assembly...I'll see if Ican't find it.

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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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This might be of some help. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73032
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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THANK YOU!! I have been staring at it for half an hour now. The tape is a good idea, but isnt duct tape a little strong?
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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If you're afraid that the duct tape will harm your paint just use a couple of layers of masking tape instead.

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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Re: How do I remove a headlight?

Originally posted by Mike94ZLT1
I'm trying to replace my headlights, I got new, non hazed ones that look 100000x better. BUT I CANT FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IT OFF!!!! AAAARGHH!! I've done every mod in my sig by myself except the dual exhaust, but I can't change a damn headlight? I'm not talking the bulb, I'm talking about the whole unit!
Do you still have your hazed ones, if so and you want to get rid of them let me know?
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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it takes like 5 mins to take out the light ive done it like 20 times cuz people put mine back in crooked... theres like 3 bolts to undo and just wiggle it out, no need for tape.
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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theres like 3 bolts to undo and just wiggle it out, no need for tape.
He's talking about removing the headlights ( you remove one bolt not three ) not the corner lense, as far as the tape goes there's been several guys who have scratched there front bumper cover because they didn't cover the area with tape.
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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yeah ok i was just saying...theres is only one bolt i remember and its on that little L bracket. But arent there 2 screws? i dont remember its been awhile. I had no trouble at all and was very easy to take out without even the hint of there going to be a scratch. I didnt have to be careful at all really.
Old Mar 31, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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No screws just the bolt on the L bracket. Once the bolt is out slide the headlight toward the center of the car and pull out. Very easy just can be difficult to remove the bolt but not really that bad at all.
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