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Old Apr 9, 2005
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Question Headlight Bolt - Driver's Side

I'm currently installing a pair of TYC projector headlights. I got the one on the passenger side on fine. However, I can't seem to figure out a way to reach the bottom bolt holding the drivers side headlight. Can anyone help? How did you get that last bolt off? It's in a really tight spot and I've tried everything. I have a 10mm socket but I can't reach the bolt. I now have two different headlights on the car. Help ANYONE!!!

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did you partly take off the front bumper?
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Originally Posted by xmeeksx
did you partly take off the front bumper?
I've already removed the front bumper. I just can't get any tools to the bolt in such a tight spot. I've already removed the other three bolts.

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u need an extension to get to the one in the back..
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I had to use two extensions to reach the bolt. Major pain in the ***, but the final product was well worth it, until my halo burned out and I had to redo the whole thing again to put my stocks back on...
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you dont have to put that bolt back on again...

just leave it off, the headlight is held on by 3 other screws, its fine

and next time if u have a problem you dont have to worry about getting it out
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Thanks for the tips. I used an extension and was able to get the bolt off. It was definitely a major pain in the ***. The projectors look much better than the stock headlights. I highly recommend them.

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oooh it wasnt listed on the tools that u'll need?

I think I used a foot extension on that sucker. man if you think tahts gay, try extensions on one of the bolts in engine bay that has gay torque spec like 100 lb.ft
 
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