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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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Hey guys, stupid question but what size torx screwdriver do I need to remove the headlights and where the hell can I find one long enough to reach in there? I bought a variety set recently from a local advanced auto parts for like 5 bucks, but there not long enough to reach in there.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FirstDodge05
Hey guys, stupid question but what size torx screwdriver do I need to remove the headlights and where the hell can I find one long enough to reach in there? I bought a variety set recently from a local advanced auto parts for like 5 bucks, but there not long enough to reach in there.
You need a socket set, I don't know what size it is. You'll also need an extension. There are threw screws holding it in. The outer upper corner (on each headlight) is held in by somekind of suction cup, just pull and it'll come out. Make sure you take out those 3 screws first. I think it is metric.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FirstDodge05
Hey guys, stupid question but what size torx screwdriver do I need to remove the headlights and where the hell can I find one long enough to reach in there? I bought a variety set recently from a local advanced auto parts for like 5 bucks, but there not long enough to reach in there.

im not certain but i think its t-50
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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t50 is huge, thats for your seat belt anchor points , t25 is the one used or as ramos said a socket set would work even, good luck man, they can be a PITA to reach the mounts
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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and if u cant find out bring it to your local hardware store and ask to try them out =D...it wont hurt....
yes theres 3 screws but dont turn that other one thats smaller and grey in color thats the adjustment screw...i remember turning it like 25 times before figuring it out and my lights were facing the sky lol...but u probably already know this =D
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lghtngblt02
t50 is huge, thats for your seat belt anchor points , t25 is the one used or as ramos said a socket set would work even, good luck man, they can be a PITA to reach the mounts

my bad i dont know why t-50 stuck in my head...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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I use a 10mm socket with an extension.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BAdassR/T
my bad i dont know why t-50 stuck in my head...
Maybe when you did the pretty cool looking interior mods? Painting or what not?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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t stands for time trial, the 50 was how many seconds it took to do the 1/4 miles.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by superdak05
t stands for time trial, the 50 was how many seconds it took to do the 1/4 miles.
Oh mAn.....
 
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