Replacing headlight adjusters... [Archive]

MTechnik540i

03-24-2006, 10:01 PM

This is such a little thing, but i'm having so much trouble getting the plastic end cap onto the metal screw. Any suggestions to this almost embarassingly easy fix?

http://www.r3vlimited.com/gallery/files/7/7/6/5/adjuster2.JPG

http://www.r3vlimited.com/gallery/files/7/7/6/5/adjuster1.JPG

Yes, I have tried a hammer/mallet. :D

632 Regal

03-24-2006, 10:41 PM

LMAO... thats what I would suggest, is the plastic thing messed up or something?

Yes, I have tried a hammer/mallet. :D

MTechnik540i

03-24-2006, 11:01 PM

LMAO... thats what I would suggest, is the plastic thing messed up or something?

Doesn't appear to be, I'll play with more later on. Amazing how I get stumped on the most ridiculous things, lol.

Anton CH.

03-24-2006, 11:58 PM

I think it just pops on. Sorry, it has been a while.

Paul in NZ

03-25-2006, 03:05 AM

mabe warm the plastic up in hot water????Might make it a little more ummm plastic

Rigmaster

03-25-2006, 12:09 PM

they do (or should) just snap in the socket. It does take some force, and I'm always afraid of breaking them- but if they are new, they should not break.

I like the hot water idea- perhaps a small dab of some sort of lube to make them slip on easier too??

Bret.

MTechnik540i

03-25-2006, 07:13 PM

they do (or should) just snap in the socket. It does take some force, and I'm always afraid of breaking them- but if they are new, they should not break.

I like the hot water idea- perhaps a small dab of some sort of lube to make them slip on easier too??

Bret.

There we go...finally.

Just needed a good night's rest. :D

BTW, if anybody is wondering on how to do these...hammer the black plastic sleeve over the end and then the shove it into the headlight housing. Voila.

Thanks guys,