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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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There is a star bracket on the left side of the passenger headlight door and it doesn't move by hand anyway. A fitting with a elm screw holds the headlight door to the bracket and it fits loosely.

Should the fitting be tight?
What does the star bracket do?

the driver side headlight door is not loose and the fitting seams to be tight.
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Hi LH,
The part with the three bolts is the bearing assembly. It provides the pivot point for the headlight door. It needs to be adjusted to get a good door to surround fit.
The round stop(you can just see it) with the allen screw in it is the stop that slides onto the door's pivot rod. It helps position the door side to side in the surround.
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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alan-i hate you! no car should be that clean!!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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alan- no car should be that clean!!!!
Got to agree on that one...

Here is the adjustment pic from the aim. It may help you some too!


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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Being that clean has its down side too.
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