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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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I need to replace the drivers side headlight on my 84. It seems to be a NIGHTMARE to get the headlight in the right position to aceess the hardware for removal. I have googled it and searched this forum but cant seem to find instructions for this job. Would i be ok if I were to disconned either the positive or negative and then turn on the headlights and then "bump" the contact until the light rotated to a good position to access the hardware?? If anyone has the instructions, I would LOVE to see them. I am about to rip my hair out with this...
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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there is a **** on the bottom,of the motor, count the turns as you do it and turn it till you can reach the screws for the bucket, after that its simple
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there is a **** on the bottom,of the motor, count the turns as you do it and turn it till you can reach the screws for the bucket, after that its simple
OK....do i have to disconnect the battery 1st??? The reason I ask is i turned the **** 1 way and it got tight and stopped.....turned the other way and it began making a noise and vibrationg like teeth were trying to engage....NOTHING EVER GOES EASY FOR ME ! ! !
Also, there is a square shaped metal handle kind of thingy there....silver wire...whats that???
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been a long time since I messed with early years, probably should do a search.
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I tried, although I am not the most computer savy guy.....i googled ans also searched this site.......AARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH ! !
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Follow the instructions in the owners manual and replace them from under the hood. It's pretty easy once you position them right by stopping them mid-travel.

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Thats the trick......getting it into a position to be able to access the screws.....those devils move FAST....LOL
Thank you for the copy from the owners manual ! !
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...Thank you for the copy from the owners manual ! !
I bought a PDF of the owners manual online for around $15, then I found the original under one of the seats when I had the cushions out!
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Originally Posted by darrylg
Follow the instructions in the owners manual and replace them from under the hood. It's pretty easy once you position them right by stopping them mid-travel.

Does this apply for all c4 years?
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yes, the motors are a bit different, but you get at them the same way
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yes, the motors are a bit different, but you get at them the same way
Thanks. I was asking because I couldn't figure out how to get to those screws.
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