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vheilman 03-04-2018 08:05 AM

Headlight plate is loose, light won’t stay in place
 
2001 Boxster S

Video of loose plate:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXFSjRYKQFI

Right side light is tight but left side has 2 loose ‘anchors’ and not sure how to tighten.

I tried a star wrench to tighten, but it’s very tough to turn and I don’t want to break. Bronze twist but seems built for finger tighten, but it won’t catch. Any help?

Thanks

Geof3 03-04-2018 08:21 AM

Are you sure you are getting the light into the rails properly on that side? I think my little shelf moves like that, but I have had times when I thought the headlight was properly in the rails and it wasn't and wouldn't fully lock. And one side of mine is a little tougher to get right than the other. The latch portion needs to pull the light back to lock it.

78F350 03-04-2018 10:48 AM

Here's some instructions about the headlight mount I posted a while back...
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1486918434.jpg

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1486918450.jpg

Hope it helps.

tommy583 03-06-2018 08:54 AM

Those headlight trays are a PITA to adjust. I wish you luck.

Smallblock454 03-06-2018 10:23 AM

See attachment.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1520364223.jpg


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