Stupid question....headlight install

BlownStangGT

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Ok, I baught some nice new shiny headlights to replace my old yellow ones...anyways...started messing around with the car and noticed for the main headlight, the top bolt wont, or looks like it wont come off because the what looks to be air bag sensor is in the way, it looks like its way to close and the bolt will not slide off...for some reason I didnt have this problem with my gt...I know alot have installed headlights, so what do I need to do?

 

BlownStangGT

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ttt

 

squeeeg

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I just unbolted the sensor and moved it so I could get the bolt off. It wasn't that hard at all. It took me less time to to change all 6 lights on the pony then change on bulb on my moms van(grumblestupidgmengineersgrumble)

 

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just get someone with small fingers, it sucks but its gonna take time

 

BlownStangGT

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alright Ill try when I have some time

 

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Make that the last of the 3 nuts that you remove. Break it loose, and as you start to unthread it, pull the headlamp housing out towards the front of the car, unthreading the nut the entire time. You'll have enough room to remove the nut and install it in the same order by slowly pushing the lamp in and threading the nut onto the stud. Takes a little longer, but it works just fine.

 

BlownStangGT

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Ok...thanks ss93cobra...now if I cant get it that way, is there any harm or risks in moving the air bag sensors? I dont need no blown airbags haha, I have a feeling not, but I want to make sure

 

tunedin302

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ss93cobra said:

Make that the last of the 3 nuts that you remove. Break it loose, and as you start to unthread it, pull the headlamp housing out towards the front of the car, unthreading the nut the entire time. You'll have enough room to remove the nut and install it in the same order by slowly pushing the lamp in and threading the nut onto the stud. Takes a little longer, but it works just fine.

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Do it this way. You will not need to remove the sensor just take that nut off last as you pull the headlamp forward. It's easy once you get in there and do it. Good luck BTW - I'm going to send you a PM to update you on my crazy story.

 

BlownStangGT

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sounds good...hoping to get them in either tom. or thursday