[T2] head lamp removal

[T2] head lamp removal

c.dreike c.dreike at verizon.net
Mon Feb 18 20:23:43 PST 2019


The screw comes all the way out on mine. The PO must have removed the 
keeper. It is the stock screw however.

Thanks!
Chris

On 2/18/2019 8:12 PM, Bob Reuter wrote:
>
> PS the screw is captive so it doesn't come all the way out (as 
> designed, it may do so if worn)
>
> Bob
>
> On Mon, 18 Feb 2019, Bob Reuter wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> yes there is a clip on the other side.
>> pry up at the screw point.
>> depends on how long it has been since last removed it can Rust freeze 
>> itself. also they have been times when something gets caught in there.
>>
>> wiggle, pry, wiggle, pry repeat ad nauseum
>>
>> unfortunately the chrome ring can break easily, have done it
>>
>> good luck
>> Bob
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 18 Feb 2019, c.dreike wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Is there a trick to removing the outer head lamp ring? I pulled the 
>>> single screw and pried quite hard on the ring with no luck. is there 
>>> a hook or tab on the side opposite to the screw?
>>> Any suggestions?  Maybe if I tap it with a rubber mallet or a hammer?
>>>
>>> Chris
>>> 71 sunroof
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