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Old Nov 23, 2019 | 01:06 PM
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Are the Torx headlight adjusters Metric or SAE. Thanks
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Are the Torx headlight adjusters Metric or SAE. Thanks
It’s either a T15 or T20 torx bit... 15 I believe
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Lube the ever loving hell out of the little gear box they connect to before trying to work them. PB blaster or a good lightweight rifle oil does the trick. If not, the stalks are brittle and will snap with even light force.
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