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C4 Headlight Problem - Please help!

Old Dec 12, 2019 | 10:30 AM
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I can not retract the driver side headlight. I have tried to retract it manually but the gears simply do not engage. I believe that the assembly must be in the retracted or down position in order to remove the assembly for a rebuild. Can anyone please provide advice on how I can move the headlight to the retracted position without damaging anything. I sincerely appreciate any advice you can provide.
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 01:24 PM
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There is a **** on the bottom of the motor that if you rotate it it will retract the headlight manually. It's possible that the gears are bad and maybe this won't work.
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 02:22 PM
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What year Corvette?

The manual control **** is on the bottom of the motor only for the '84 - '87. The **** is on the top of the motor for the '88 - '96.

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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 02:29 PM
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Thanks for your reply! I did know about the **** for manual rotation however the gears won't engage. As a result I am unable to retract the headlight. I don't believe I can remove the headlight assembly without retracting the headlight. Has anyone else run into this problem. Thanks!
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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 01:51 AM
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Again: What year Corvette? It makes a difference! We're here to help, but we're not psychic!

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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 07:39 AM
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Sorry about that! It is a 1994 Corvette. As I indicated the manual **** does not work and I am unable to retract the headlight. I do not want to damage the assembly. Perhaps there is some other way to retract it. Please advise and thanks for any help you can give!
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