PLLLEEEASE! someone help me put my headlight back together quick

puyerplaya · 07-16-2002, 06:46 PM

Well i took apart my headlights on my coupe, removed the trim, painted it, let it set for a few hours, put the insert back in, now im having trouble putting the plastic headlight cover back in. It goes in just fine, and I'm able to secure the 3 tabs on the top, 1 tab on the side, but im having a **** load of a hard time securing the lower 3 tabs, specifically the one closest to the corner lamp. Anyone else have this problem? The other 2 I can secure but its a serious pain in the ass, and i keep removing it thinking im putting it in wrong....HELP!

Dev · 07-16-2002, 06:59 PM

This is what I did: I did the bottom clips first. The top is easier as you have more access/clearance to use more force. It was a bit tough, but it should go back in. Try that and see.

I used a flat-head screwdriver to help "lock" the bottom clips (while pushing in the cover).

lyon123 · 07-16-2002, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by puyerplaya
Well i took apart my headlights on my coupe, removed the trim, painted it, let it set for a few hours, put the insert back in, now im having trouble putting the plastic headlight cover back in. It goes in just fine, and I'm able to secure the 3 tabs on the top, 1 tab on the side, but im having a **** load of a hard time securing the lower 3 tabs, specifically the one closest to the corner lamp. Anyone else have this problem? The other 2 I can secure but its a serious pain in the ass, and i keep removing it thinking im putting it in wrong....HELP!

if ur still having problems w/ it just take the whole headlight out...it makes it 500X easier toput the plastic back on and it only takes 10 more minutes for the headlight removal and replacement.

lilherc79 · 07-16-2002, 07:13 PM

the clips should glide in with ease. when i did mine, i lined them up together and just pushed in until i heard the click. No problems what so ever.

07-16-2002, 06:46 PM	#1
puyerplaya Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 58 View My Garage	PLLLEEEASE! someone help me put my headlight back together quick Well i took apart my headlights on my coupe, removed the trim, painted it, let it set for a few hours, put the insert back in, now im having trouble putting the plastic headlight cover back in. It goes in just fine, and I'm able to secure the 3 tabs on the top, 1 tab on the side, but im having a **** load of a hard time securing the lower 3 tabs, specifically the one closest to the corner lamp. Anyone else have this problem? The other 2 I can secure but its a serious pain in the ass, and i keep removing it thinking im putting it in wrong....HELP!

07-16-2002, 06:59 PM	#2
Dev PSHOPWERKS Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: E46Fanatics.com Posts: 4,526 My Ride: Yellow Porsche GT2 View My Garage	This is what I did: I did the bottom clips first. The top is easier as you have more access/clearance to use more force. It was a bit tough, but it should go back in. Try that and see. I used a flat-head screwdriver to help "lock" the bottom clips (while pushing in the cover). __________________ PSHOPWERKS Mods: 1 Inch Nail in Tire \| Purple painted calipers (you know you like Purple calipers) Current Hate Level: 10 \| Previous Hate Level: 9 The hatin' level on the E46Fanatics.com board.

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07-16-2002, 07:13 PM	#4
lilherc79 "DPErt-ASchnizA-*****" Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: OC, CA Posts: 6,673 My Ride: ASA ACS 3.0 Cabrio View My Garage	the clips should glide in with ease. when i did mine, i lined them up together and just pushed in until i heard the click. No problems what so ever.