Can't reinstall driver's side headlight assembly

[woodsman]

I'd say you're going to have to look for 'witness' marks- that is, points of contact that shouldn't exist. Or, you could spray one surface with paint and after fitting the two together, see where the paint rubbed off. Then use some laquer thinner to quickly wipe off the paint that you've sprayed ( obviously not on the lens!).

[ttmedical]

Originally Posted by woodsman

I'd say you're going to have to look for 'witness' marks- that is, points of contact that shouldn't exist. Or, you could spray one surface with paint and after fitting the two together, see where the paint rubbed off. Then use some laquer thinner to quickly wipe off the paint that you've sprayed ( obviously
not on the lens!).

This is basically how I checked where the clamping rod was hitting on the assembly. I didn't think about doing it on the slide contacts and rails! If the WD40 idea doesn't work, this is going to be step 2 of the offending thingamajig that's blocking the assembly. I appreciate the response!

[jcb986]

Same problem, easy to remove, a nasty little tart to get back in. Took me 30 minutes. It has to line up with those grooves. Once it seemed in, I hand held or pushed in while using the tool. Personally, I think the Chineese designed this item.