Need Help with Headlight work
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Le Mans Master
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Need Help with Headlight work
I need to work on headlights and cannot find instructions on how to raise headlights and keep them up with engine off and lights off.
Please advise how to do this.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Please advise how to do this.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Racer
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There should be a rubber cap on the manually operated **** attached to each headlamp motor. Once it's off you can turn the **** either with your hand or an electric screwdriver. The screwdriver method is much easier but requires a little care not to strip your gears.
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I generally try and gentle lift/support the headlight with one hand as I turn the black **** (described in the other post) it takes stress off the plastic gears and lessens the chance of stripping them.
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I just raised them and disconnected the battery. The fuse is easier just make sure you get the right one. Dont want to be bitten by the lights if they close
Oh and deactivate the radio security feature first.
Oh and deactivate the radio security feature first.
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