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easiest way to remove headlight bucket??

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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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easiest way to remove headlight bucket??

whats the easiest way to remove the whole headlight bucket, thats everything with the motor, etc.... is there an easy way?
i need to get to something under the headlight bucket so i would like to remove the whole thing if possible.
anyone know?
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Its easy with the bumper removed... but thats a proces in itself.
I use a flexible ratchet and attack from below after pulling off the brake ducts.
There really aren't any tricks... just unbolt the hinges, put the rod, and pull out the headlight assembly, then unbolt the motors and pull them out.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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you can also do it from just the top, thats what I did.

I took the whole thing out from the top by just using a swivel gear wrench.
You have to pop off the rod to get the light out first then you can work on the motor.
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Old Dec 14, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Knight RX7 FC3S
you can also do it from just the top, thats what I did.

I took the whole thing out from the top by just using a swivel gear wrench.
You have to pop off the rod to get the light out first then you can work on the motor.

yeah im trying to remove it with the bumper still attached. so from the top would be best. what all would i need to remove for the whole thing to come out.?
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