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Posted by: Peashooter Jan 10 2013, 06:30 PM

Hi Guys,
I'm installing the headlights into my six, and I have a question about how the filler plates in front of the headlights get installed. I have the rubber pieces, but being as how the car was completely stripped when I got it, I don't know how they go in correctly. The factory manual is no help and I know you guys know how to do it. Pictures are always appreciated, but verbiage will work as well.Thanks!
Bill

Posted by: toolguy Jan 10 2013, 08:37 PM

IIRC-remove the headlight plastic surrounds. . If you've got small hands you can reach inside under the eyelids without pulling the headlights out . . the little rubber plugs push through, pointy side out, 1 to under the fender and 2 inside the trunk. . . lube them up. . push. . . and use a little 'pick' to work them through. . . Yeah, it's somewhat of a PITA.
By the way. . where they go is where they go. . you adjust the gaps by adjusting the headlight hinge pins

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 10 2013, 08:50 PM

Whatever you do, make sure you have both headlight relays removed first!

Your fingers will thank you ...

Posted by: Peashooter Jan 11 2013, 09:28 AM

Thanks, I've got it. No need to worry about relays yet, the car is just now coming together. I used a motorcycle battery to test things and get the final adjustments right.