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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 06:09 PM
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I have searched but the majority of threads have photos removed due the photobucket tax. I have not had time to take things apart but will likely get a shop to do it so I don't mess anything up. I noticed last week that the passenger side headlight has a much larger gap around it than does the drivers side. This was not there 2 weeks ago. No accidents. Are the headlights adjustable or is this more of a fender issue? I have read about the headlight gasket but it seems to be fine from what I can see. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Unless this is a show car, I think you'll find it is not worth the effort and/or money to adjust this.
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Originally Posted by MR_JLR
This was not there 2 weeks ago. No accidents.
Based on this comment, look under the splitter on passenger side and check the alum sub frame for curb/parking lot stop rash. My wife tagged a curb at the store in my '05 vert and tweaked the sub frame, pushing it up and in which created a similar gap. Also, you can adjust the headlight assembly some by loosening the 4 10mm nuts holding it to the chassis however, it looks like your fender and bumper is lifted hence the sub frame comment.
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Based on this comment, look under the splitter on passenger side and check the alum sub frame for curb/parking lot stop rash. My wife tagged a curb at the store in my '05 vert and tweaked the sub frame, pushing it up and in which created a similar gap. Also, you can adjust the headlight assembly some by loosening the 4 10mm nuts holding it to the chassis however, it looks like your fender and bumper is lifted hence the sub frame comment.
Yes they are adjustable. You must remove the front inner wheel well. You will be able to access the 3 studs that attach the headlight to the sub frame.Loosen the nuts.There is a lot of threads on the studs. Back them off almost the whole way. The end of the studs is a torx. A 4mm socket will fit on the stud. To close the gap you must back the stud out. Push down lightly on the light while you make your adjustment. This will close the gap. You may need to tweek all three to get your desired fit. After adjusting tighten the nuts.
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