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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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Is there any way to get the headlights closed manually?
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 02:01 PM
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Yes, you can push on the mechanism under the headlight and close them manually. Sorry I don't have a pic showing the spot to push though. I have opened and closed a headlight by sucking on the vacuum hoses going to the actuators just for giggles, does that count as manual control?
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Hi I73,
To close the headlight reach up from below and pull forward and down on the ROD that the 2 sets of springs clip to.
DON'T pull on the black SWITCH that's in that same area! It's very easy to break!
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi I73,
To close the headlight reach up from below and pull forward and down on the ROD that the 2 sets of springs clip to.
DON'T pull on the black SWITCH that's in that same area! It's very easy to break!
Regards,
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Haggisbash
Yes, you can push on the mechanism under the headlight and close them manually. Sorry I don't have a pic showing the spot to push though. I have opened and closed a headlight by sucking on the vacuum hoses going to the actuators just for giggles, does that count as manual control?
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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On my 73 I just reach under, feel for the spring connections and pull down gently. Once it breaks from lock position just let it retract unassisted.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 09:25 AM
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Hi,
When working under there I'd certainly prefer using the word "releases" rather than…
"Once it breaks from lock position…."
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Does sound a bit harsh in retrospect.
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