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Old 29-06-2008, 11:30 AM   #1
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I'm trying to get the headlight out (front right) to seal the edges to stop moisture getting in. How do i get it out without having to drop the front bar? all the bolts and wiring have been removed and it moves freely, but i can't seem to maneuver it out?

Is there a trick to it?

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Old 29-06-2008, 11:51 AM   #2
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there is also a bolt under the headlight.

you have to at least drop the bar on that side
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Old 29-06-2008, 12:02 PM   #3
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you dont have to drop the bar.

once all 4 bolts are out, looms undone including the indicator one, it takes a lot of wedging, angling, swearing, pulling, pushing and massaging to get it out. and then back in again.
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Old 29-06-2008, 02:09 PM   #4
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if u tilt the top of the headlight forwards it tends to slide out reasoanbly easily
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Old 29-06-2008, 07:17 PM   #5
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As HLC and EvilChief mentioned ... a little bit of massaging and preserverance ... maybe a little bit of lost skin as well ... and it is manageable without dropping the front bar.
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Old 29-06-2008, 08:13 PM   #6
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Thanks guys. I managed to get it out. I've sealed the bottom. Here's hoping it doesn't fog up again
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