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Old 02-20-2007, 06:31 AM
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<center><img src="http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p312/diehlryan/HeadlightEXPLODED.png"></center><p>The mounting point where part 2 (torx screw)is attached can be adjusted to move the headlight in and out to match the bumper. I know Jeff said you can do this through the grille but I can't figure out how. The best I can come up with is to remove the bumper cover again and do it that way.

Note: I'm not talking about tightening or loosening the torx screw.

Any tips would be helpful.
Old 02-20-2007, 06:52 AM
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Default there are 2 parts to adjusting this point. Yes, with a long extension and a Torx bit, this bolt can

be loosened.
Now comes the fun stuff.

On the back of the mounting spot is a larger washer-like section that has raised ridges on it, not unlike a fine fan blade.

You can turn these with again, a long flat blade screwdriver, to move this washer in and out.
The result is, this mounting point moves in and out.

Not easy I know, but it can be done.
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The torx part is easy. Its the other part I'm having issues with.
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It's not easy, but it can be done. You did loosen all the top Torx bolts?
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Default Last night...

I had all the torx bolts loosened and was trying to figure out the logistics of adjusting that plastic **** through the grille. Was trying to pull the bumper out some with just the top 6 torx out and reaching in there with my hand.

I will have to try the flathead screwdriver solution tonight when I'm home from work.

Each headlight needs to sit back about 1/8 in to be flush with the bumber.
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You can't pull the bumper forward that 1/8? The top screw holes are slotted for that purpose.
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I could but then you could get lost in the gap between the hood and bumper.
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