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Old 08-07-2005, 12:37 PM
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Urgent help needed - How do I remove my 3rd gen headlights?

I purchased some of the new multireflective 99+ headlights from Jason Burtman. Now that I have removed my grill, I can't seem to figure out how to get the old headlights out. The instructions on his website say to unscrew the sills below the headlights and swing them out to expose the screw that holds the headlight in. I did this, but I can't seem to find this hidden screw. Is it a phillips head? I see a bunch of bolts... man I feel dumb. How many screws will I end up removing (not including the sill screw) before the lamp comes out?
Old 08-07-2005, 03:29 PM
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there are 4 bolts = 10mm

remove the grill, the little piece under the headlight, then the sidemarker light. you'll need a 10mm ratchet w/ extension to get the 4 headlight reaining bolts out. once you take them out, then it will just come right off.
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Carefull though... they break easily. Not that it will matter unless you were planning on selling the old ones on ebay.
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There should be 4 bolts, one will be hidden until you swing that headlight sill back far enough to reveal it. I was able to put mine in without removing that sill, it was a little tight after you bend it back, but I still got it in...

You can always give me a call if you need more help.
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