seized headlight screws...
Moderator: martauto
Trying to give my headlights a refurb but I can't get the headlight cluster out as the 3 screws that hold it in won't budge. I've used copious amounts of wd40 and I've even snapped the tip off one of my big screwdrivers.!
Is there a knack to getting them out?
Is there a knack to getting them out?
They are quite difficult. I put the correct sized screwdriver on to the screw, and hit it a few times with a hammer. I guess this helped to loosen the self tapper. It came out after that.
I'd recommend getting a screwdriver which you can attach a hex spanner on, so while one pushes the whole screwdriver on to the screw, another person can undo the screw using the spanner.
Have fun!
I'd recommend getting a screwdriver which you can attach a hex spanner on, so while one pushes the whole screwdriver on to the screw, another person can undo the screw using the spanner.
Have fun!

- Das_BMW_E30
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Long pencil chisel, on the outside of the head of the screw, tap soundly anti clock wise, it should shift..buy new / replacement screws..
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I pulled a set out today with Marc, i'm sure they're for sale, PM him..
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Will get your ass PG9'd....
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Oi FOOK OFF and find your own sale!Jim320i wrote:I've got some of those too... Mine are cheaper though!Rav335uk wrote:Same as always mate, £130 posted.mcbonio wrote:Depends on how much they are Rav.!


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At point of issue..cost a bit to put right mind.....
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"don't like the look of your numberplate"...here's a PG9..go get a bus....
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Depends on the length of the coppers attitude......
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Yup, pluck the lights out, an jus go for a daytime MOT, I can see the logic....