Headlight Motors
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Headlight Motors
I have seen information on the forum on how to rebuild the headlight motors. I haven't seen anything describing the removal and reinstallation process for the motors. I remember reading a post once where the author said it was a real pain getting them out and putting them back in. Can someone describe the removal and reinstallation process? Thanks
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From: Poulsbo Washington
Removal of the headlight motors is not that bad. The problem is you cannot see what you are doing and you are working upside down. Removal is simple - unplug the wires, remove the mounting bracket and ground wire, then remove the spring clip and slide the motor off the pivot. Make sure the motor is not into one of the stops (move the handwheel if necessary so there is not pressure on the pivot stop). All of this is easier if you remove the hood to give you more room to work. Study the service manual so you know where all these parts are. Removal takes less than 2 minutes.
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Originally Posted by tgriffin
I have seen information on the forum on how to rebuild the headlight motors. I haven't seen anything describing the removal and reinstallation process for the motors. I remember reading a post once where the author said it was a real pain getting them out and putting them back in. Can someone describe the removal and reinstallation process? Thanks
By the way, roll the headlamp buckets partially open to take the pressure off the motor before removing the motor!!
Last edited by Ron Miller; Dec 20, 2004 at 07:58 PM.
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Originally Posted by tgriffin
I have seen information on the forum on how to rebuild the headlight motors. I haven't seen anything describing the removal and reinstallation process for the motors. I remember reading a post once where the author said it was a real pain getting them out and putting them back in. Can someone describe the removal and reinstallation process? Thanks
Burning Brakes
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From: Roswell GA
I had good luck removing my grill and looking up into that area from laying on creeper below. Beats removing the hood!
I also think if you spend some time looking 'up' at them, you can get more familiar with them as some guys have here, working almost by feel.
I also think if you spend some time looking 'up' at them, you can get more familiar with them as some guys have here, working almost by feel.
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Last thought, if you leave the hood on, make sure you put a bolt through the safety hole in the support. It would be VERY painful if someone bumped the hood and it closed on your hands/arms. Dennis
Dennis
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