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?
seized headlight screws...
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Rav335uk
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Try harder with the correct size screwdriver. 
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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!
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I'm using the correct size screw driver! 
I can't even get one screw out.!
I can't even get one screw out.!-
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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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Weetabix
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The whole light cluster is seized, the adjusters are seized, screws seized.! I can't get the caps off to change the flasher bulbs either. Everythings fooked.!
I need new lights.
I need new lights.
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Das_BMW_E30
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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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Want some smoked lamps with ALL adjusters working??? 
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Depends on how much they are Rav.!
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Das_BMW_E30
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Will get your ass PG9'd....
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Same as always mate, £130 posted.mcbonio wrote:Depends on how much they are Rav.!
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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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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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LOLDas_BMW_E30 wrote:PG9's are free......
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Das_BMW_E30
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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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PG9 is a car that's "Unroadworthy" 
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Das_BMW_E30
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Depends on the length of the coppers attitude......
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Depends, if he's driving round at night
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Das_BMW_E30
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Yup, pluck the lights out, an jus go for a daytime MOT, I can see the logic....
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130 is a bit more than I wanted to spend Rav, plus I'm not really into "smoked" things if I'm to be honest.!