headlights removal for restoration job

lowiesgun Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 14 Dec 2008, 4:06 pm

#684455

Hi All

VERY new to the VW family.

I am currently restoring a 1974 Beetle that has been restored (very poorly) before.

No care has been taken in the presentation or the spray job.

I have removed both rear guards with no problems but I am having huge dramas trying to get the headlights out of the front guards so I can start the "clean up".

I cannot completely undo the 3 screws that holds the lens in.

Is there a trick I should know???

I sure would appreciate any clues.

Thanks
lowiesgun (John)

57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 14 Dec 2008, 5:20 pm

#684460

Remove the bottom screw only, then lift up from the base and it well unclip the top of the headlight

lowiesgun Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 14 Dec 2008, 5:24 pm

#684461

Hey 57

Thanks so much.

I will try that right now...

John

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Dec 2008, 5:35 pm

#684462

lower center screw the others are for adjusting the beam height and direction

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

lowiesgun Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 14 Dec 2008, 6:12 pm

#684468

57

It worked tyvm

Now all I have to do is clean up the disaster underneath the front guard.

Flaking paint, grease and dirt, cracks, horrific bog work....

It is my intention to sell this '74 when she is finished.... alll money raised after costs will be dontated to Womens Breast Cancer Research.

Hence the "Strike Me Pink colour.

lowiesgun
(John)