[C2] Stupid basic question headlight motor
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Burning Brakes
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Stupid basic question headlight motor
I want to get my headlight motors out to rebuild them.
Step 1 is to remove the plug from the motor.
I cant get the plug out! I squeeze the tab but the plug won't come out!
I tried a small screw driver to push the locking tab in but I can't get my hands in there to do it.
There isn't enough slack in the electric wires to get the motor out where I can really work on it.
Anyone have a suggestion.
Bud
Step 1 is to remove the plug from the motor.
I cant get the plug out! I squeeze the tab but the plug won't come out!
I tried a small screw driver to push the locking tab in but I can't get my hands in there to do it.
There isn't enough slack in the electric wires to get the motor out where I can really work on it.
Anyone have a suggestion.
Bud
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From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
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2015 C2 of Year Finalist
remove the harness from one of the clips. removing it first gives you enough room to put the connector in a better spot to unclip it.
Drifting
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From: Folsom Ca
I also covered the radiator with a piece of cardboard, just to protect the core in case I dropped the motors or a wrench.
I had a 12' x 12" mirror, but found the reflection off the hood surface works pretty well with bright lights... A little disorienting trying to do everything backwards in the mirror...
Burning Brakes
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From: The Triangle, NC
I have experienced all the same challenges. Since I don’t have anything more than small inspection mirror, I used my iPhone. Worked pretty well once I got it propped up in a good spot.
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