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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Default 280zx headlight Q

I love my headlights, they're round, and cheap.

But I bought a nice new set of Discount Auto's finest to replace the old ones.

First, I have to get the old ones out. And therin lies the problem. I can't get a screwdriver in through the front. So I figured...remove the entire cone looking part? 3 screws later, I find there's even more screws to remove.

SO I look in the book. I need to remove the 2 screws from inside the engine compartment. Ok I can try that...left side first, everything in the way seems to come out without any issue.

Except there is 1 damn screw that won't loosen. I didn't remove the sprayer pump yet, though that's probably next to come out (hard to reach 1 of the bolts) because...well it doesn't work anyhow, so no loss if I don't get it in again anyhow.

Am I missing something? Is there an easier way to get these lights out, or am I making too much of this? Looks to be 3 bolts in the back (2 front, 1 side) holding the bracket thing in place.

I know there's a couple Datsun guys on here, guess I'll spray with penetrant until it either loosens, or I get any new ideas.

WHY did they use screws? Bolts can at least be removed with a socket...screws, well turning a handle is much harder than pushing a lever
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