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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Any help will be appreciated. 1 to rebuild the headlite assemble is it better to remove the complete assemble or rebuild it in the car? 2 is there a schematic of the entire assemble ? Thanx JAY
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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The AIM manual or the factory repair manual would be the best sources for diagrams. Why are you trying to rebuild them?
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What are you wanting to do?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Working on the headlight assemblies is easier when out of the car; but there is also risk of paint damage, etc while removing/reinstalling them from the car. If you are just doing some 'repairs', do that while in the car. If you are completely refurbishing them (to new car condition), you would do better with them removed.
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Im refurbishing both headlite assemblies. I have good vacumn. Iam replacing both acturators and all springs, bushings and related parts to make them like new. Thanx for the responce. I will try to take photos and try to post them JAY
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If you were doing the side pivot bearings I would say pull em but if you feel you won't scratch the paint. Go for it
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Driver side done in car the only PIA was the 2 side bushings getting to the bolts was tough but doable. Pics didn't come out but will try on pass side. thanx for the help JAY
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