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Anyone know how to adjust the retractable headlights??

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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Default Anyone know how to adjust the retractable headlights??

Hello
One of my headlights is closing to far down and is not flush with the bumper and hood.
Any pics or instructions on where the adjustment mechanism is located would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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pop the top off and you'll see 4 white adjusting nuts. you can unscrew them a bit to raise the headlamp door so that it sits flush. it's quite simple to do.
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Disconnect the electrical on them and you can turn the **** manually until you find the right length its rather simple
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sorry, but it doesn't work that way.
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Ok If you say so Ive done mine quite a few times due to motor failure but if your way is the way then more power to you.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
pop the top off and you'll see 4 white adjusting nuts. you can unscrew them a bit to raise the headlamp door so that it sits flush. it's quite simple to do.

He's right. This is how to adjust the headlight panel so it sets flush when shut.
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
pop the top off and you'll see 4 white adjusting nuts. you can unscrew them a bit to raise the headlamp door so that it sits flush. it's quite simple to do.
spot on
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