Headlight motor removal ?

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Feb 27, 2017 | 02:36 PM

1978vett

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Headlight motor removal ?

Trying to get to the headlight motor on my 04,, got as far as the 2 hinge bolts and the torx heads are both stripped ,, is there another way to get the headlight out of the way ? Thanks

Feb 27, 2017 | 03:22 PM

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I've always had the same problem that you are having - so I remove the entire frame by removing the bolts on the frame below and the two bolts that hold the assembly on to the wall. Hope this helps.

Feb 27, 2017 | 03:29 PM

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Trying to get to the headlight motor on my 04,, got as far as the 2 hinge bolts and the torx heads are both stripped ,, is there another way to get the headlight out of the way ? Thanks

You could try placing a pair of vice grips around the outside of the bolt head in an attempt to unscrew the hinge bolt. However, I would proceed with caution as these bolts are hard to very hard come by, and expensive to replace.

While a pain, you could try coming up from underneath the headlight. Remove the screws holding the plastic piece in front of the wheel, slide / remove the brake duct out of the way, and you should have access to the motor.

Feb 27, 2017 | 04:03 PM

1978vett

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Thanks for the replies

Mar 1, 2017 | 03:00 PM

unlvrebel

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Take the whole bucket out. A bit more work, but easier overall.

Mar 1, 2017 | 06:11 PM

65ELCMO

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Take the whole bucket out. A bit more work, but easier overall.

Three 13mm attach to the frame, three 10mm attach to the wheel well
Unplug the harness , remove the painted cover and the whole assy will come out. Then you can work on the bench

Mar 1, 2017 | 06:26 PM

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Three 13mm attach to the frame, three 10mm attach to the wheel well
Unplug the harness , remove the painted cover and the whole assy will come out. Then you can work on the bench