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Old 09-20-2009, 06:35 PM
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Help with headlight removal

I m following Igor's DYI on headlight removal and got as far as taking headlight off but I can't figure out how to take off the harness with hold all the wires going to the various bulbs. This is the last piece before I can package my light and mail them off.
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Old 09-20-2009, 06:48 PM
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on the bottom side of the plug there should be a little tab you press in and it releases. Try using a small flathead screwdriver or needlenose pliers to press it in.
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K I'll give it a try.
Old 09-20-2009, 06:53 PM
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That worked! I'll be shipping tomorrow morning Will PM you with the final headlight design later tonight Thanks Stoof
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Congrats.. How do you plan on packaging those?
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Yea be sure to put a lot of bubble wrap around each corner of the lens.
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Yeah please pay close attention to putting bubble wrap on the top corner around the guide stem, that tends to break easy along with the corner of the clear lens on that corner too.
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Originally Posted by G37Sam
Congrats.. How do you plan on packaging those?
I'm planning on wrapping them up in towels/old T-shirt then wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap after that. I think that should keep them safe.
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Originally Posted by soolman32
I'm planning on wrapping them up in towels/old T-shirt
Make sure they're washed. lol
Old 09-20-2009, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Igor@180Custom
Make sure they're washed. lol
no worries I'm gonna forward you the PM I send Stoof so you both have it. I've been looking forward to getting this done for some time now
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It is well worth the investment to buy a long roll of bubble wrap to make sure they are wrapped very good and then spend the dough to completely fill the boxes with Styrofoam packing peanuts so they can't move around at all and are totally cushioned. Towels may not be shock absorbent enough for transit and if they break you'll wish you'd spent the few extra bucks. Also, be sure to clearly and largely mark the box "FRAGILE" on all sides. Trust me on this.
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+1

Def write fragile alll over the boxes
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Got them today, safe and sound...

Nice Ecko sweater. loll
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Thanks lol haven't worn that sweater since high school. I knew I was keeping it for a special occasion
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taking my harness off as well....having issues...where the rubber grommit is that the green and black wires go through down in headlight...I got the grommit out but how do you get the green and black wires out from inside?
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