damientt Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 While installing my HIDs I had started to remove the passenger side headlight unit with the intention of putting the ballast below the headlight. I didn't get as far as removing it - I pulled it forward slightly and it didn't seem like it wanted to move much further. I replaced the mounting nuts but I've now noticed that the headlight is sitting about 4-5mm too far back leaving a slight gap between it and the bumper. Help!! Any advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 They are basically a b@stard to get in and out without a bit of encouragement. I gave mine a bit of a shove and they fitted back into place. You may find that the thread on the bolts may be catching on the holes. I was frightened of breaking mine but the are quite sturdy! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 I got the headlight back in and the bolt/nuts are seated properly. Problem is that the headlight is sitting a little too far back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I know they get stuck on the little plastic lug causing them to stick out but never known them to stick in too far. DO they line up with the wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 that's weird... I usually have the problem Havard described, the bolt threads catching on the holes... Could you add some washers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I don't understand how they can go in too far?? I always thought that the light was bigger than the hole they fit into!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Unless he's missed the wing bolthole altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I take it that it's the right car..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 When putting glass ones on mine I now have about 5mm gap at the corner of each wing and where the Top secret bumper meets the inside corner of the light it sits a little further forward. Not sure what my problem is but I can't sort it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 It can only be accident damage if it's out of line with the leading edge of the front wing, or maybe a poorly moulded bumper if it's a none stock one and it's just the bumper top line it sits too far back from. You say you fitted new nuts, do we assume that there were none before? Left off to mask the misalignment maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Chris - it's a stock bumper. I had some wire mesh fitted and the bumper was removed. The mesh bloke says he didn't touch the lights ... but could the bumper be slightly out of line? It's fine round the driver's side headlight. By 'replaced' I meant that I put the original nuts, etc. back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Chris - it's a stock bumper. I had some wire mesh fitted and the bumper was removed. The mesh bloke says he didn't touch the lights ... but could the bumper be slightly out of line? It's fine round the driver's side headlight. Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 I'll get the camera .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Does the headlamp line up with the front wing leading edge OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Have a look at this .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Bumper isnt on right by the looks of it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 DO they line up with the wing? Does the headlamp line up with the front wing leading edge OK? Woofchickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 The bumper isn't fully back, take it off and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Is it a stock front bumper if not then thats probably the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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