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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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I just bought my brand new headlight for my 95 SC400 bc the old one had condensation.
I have instructions on how to remove it and I removed all 3 screws and unplugged the harness. Now I just have to remove the headlight from the car but it doesnt seem to want to come out...
I dont know what Im doing wrong but it just looks like it doesnt come out
Please help...My car is apart right now....
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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well, as long as you undid the 2 bolts on the back and the one on top, all you have to do is unplug all the lights and pop it out. you may have to work around with it a bit, but it will come out. just make sure to be careful not to scratch any of your paint when it comes out!

one hint: when you put it back in, only put the 10mm bolt on top back on. makes things MUCH easier if you have to remove it for any reason in the future.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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all done....
Thanks alot for the help guys!!
Much appreciated!!!!!!!
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Can anyone help me now with the alignment of the new headlight?
How do I align it properly?
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by Shnerez420
Can anyone help me now with the alignment of the new headlight?
How do I align it properly?
you should be able to use the little bubble guides on the headlight
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 01:34 PM
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But if the car is not level than how do you use the levels?
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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Originally posted by Shnerez420
But if the car is not level than how do you use the levels?
hmm.. try to park somewhere level....
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by 2jzsc3
hmm.. try to park somewhere level....
Oh...never thought of that! ...just kidding...
I thought of doin that but I dont know what surface is truly level....
I was thinkin that tongiht when I get home Ill just aim my car at my garage and try to align it and compare it to my other head light.
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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but what if your garage isn't level? just kidding..
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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ha! Then Im just F'd...and so are the cars comin my way on the highway at night
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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How do you adjust the low beams. do you turn a **** or is there a screw you turn?
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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theres 2 screws....ones for left/right and one is for up/down
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