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Old 02-12-2017, 07:01 AM   #1
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Headlight assembly tilted in fender

I just noticed that one of my headlights is slightly out of alignment with the fender.
The top is slightly recessed and the bottom sticks out slightly. The other headlight is perfect. Its not a lot out, maybe 1/8 "

I did some searching and a few threads mention it can be adjusted, but no instructions

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Old 02-12-2017, 07:32 AM   #2
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Look in owners manual

Look at the procedure for changing the headlight and make sure the tightening process is correct.
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Old 02-12-2017, 07:52 AM   #3
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Look at the procedure for changing the headlight and make sure the tightening process is correct.
Not in the owners manual, that is only for adjusting the bulbs in the reflector
Its not the bulbs that need adjustment, it the entire assembly

I know how to rempve and replace the the assembly. Its out of alignment
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Hopefully you don't have to adjust the tray. I had to completely adjust it when I installed a new fender. It took me a while to figure it out.



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Old 02-12-2017, 11:46 AM   #5
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^^^^
That's what I was looking for

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