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making (light) work of it....

Postby gaz » 24 Mar 2012 18:10

Whats the easiest method of taking lights out for painting
undoing bolts inside lamp pod or taking out the pod and motor assembly in one

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Postby Beans » 24 Mar 2012 18:19

When preparing the DHC for the repaint I just removed the pods
and left the lifting mechanism and wiring in place ...

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Take care not to damage the rubber grommet/plug that seals the hole where the wiring enters the headlamp bowl.

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Postby DNK » 24 Mar 2012 20:46

Boy, those threaded parts look really fragile

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Postby gaz » 25 Mar 2012 20:23

Thanks beans i guessed that may be the best route

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Postby Beans » 28 Mar 2012 09:58

And you have to remove the three connectors from the plastic blocks
that goes to the headlamp unit ...

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Otherwise you can't remove the loom from the headlamp bowl
Some very fine screw drivers will make light work of removing them

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