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headlight Removal help

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by deadbolt, Oct 22, 2008.

  1. Oct 22, 2008 at 9:28 AM
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    deadbolt

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    deadbolt [OP] do w3rk!

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    Hey guys im trying to replace my headlights. i cant seem to get the last screw out. I took of 3 screws total but after reading some threads there is a hidden one. Can aynone help shed some light on this. Thanks!
     
    deadbolt, Oct 22, 2008
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  2. Oct 22, 2008 at 9:30 AM
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    You would have to go through the bumper underneath the truck of course stick your hand up there feel around for the bolt there 2 so really pick one and if its not it its the other one lol.
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2008 at 9:32 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    Its the top one that holds the light
     
    Dark Knight, Oct 22, 2008
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  4. Oct 22, 2008 at 9:36 AM
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    deadbolt [OP] do w3rk!

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    seems impossible =[
     
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  5. Oct 22, 2008 at 10:10 AM
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    not impossible just gotta get at it
     
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