bmcecosse,
Go to jclay’s web site (
http://web.mac.com/jclaythompson/) and click on the “I want the friggin’ file!†link. Follow the instructions for downloading the file. On page 365 you will find the section on the headlights.
You will want to remove the motor/crank assembly from the lift mechanism. First unplug the wiring in the engine bay behind the headlamp assembly so the lift mechanism won’t activate and try to pinch your fingers while you’re working on it. With the power to the motor assembly disconnected, you can crank the lamp to the up most position by hand by turning the knob at the bottom of the motor in a counter clockwise direction. Once you have the headlamp in the “up†you will be able to remove the motor from the lift mechanism.
Disconnect the crank arm from the motor. The lift mechanism spring should keep the headlamp assembly from dropping down on your hand or fingers. Then remove the 3 bolts that hold the motor to the lift assembly. You will need to pull the motor wires through the grommet. This is more easily done if you pull the grommet out of the hole.
Once you have the motor/crank assembly out where you can work on it, remove the contact strip cover from the assembly (5 screws) and you will see the contact points that need to be cleaned.
Kimmit
