I need help on how to fix the pop up headlight. I noticed the driver side pop up headlight does not have the link cable from the headlight motor to the headlight itself. How do I go about putting a new one on? Do I remove the headlight and add it through there or will I need to remove the PS reservoir and windshield wiper reservoir?
Its not a cable, its a short threaded rod with a socket on each end. These sockets go onto a ball end, one on the pop up, one on the motor arm. If its not sitting somewhere you'll need to find a used one or maybe contact someone like JNZ Tuning or dealer if they are even still avalible.
I do believe you can get to them with out removing anything. Put a little greese on the ball sockets, put the one on the light first. I just use a large flat screw driver to pop/pry them on. Set it over the ball, and using the screwdriver just kinda lever it on. Then line up the side with the motor and do the same.
Only thing about Lithium grease is it tends to attract dirt which may lead to binding. (I say this because I live off a dirt road ) I have some stuff from Wurth that works nice. At work we use silicon spray which I have mixed feelings of. If anything try the white litium grease in a spray can, just use sparingly and clean any excess.
I tend to spray my hinges once a year mainly towards winter. Spend a day look over the car, spray headlights, door hinges. Give it some tlc
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