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ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:09 pm
by Rockosmith
New '82 ProLink owner, curious how to remove the headlight lens to access bulb without cracking lens cover.

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:17 am
by daves79x
It's how you probably think - just pry it out, preferably with a nylon or wooden instrument.

Dave

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 7:59 am
by Rockosmith
Thanks Dave. I have nylon trim removal tools that should work.

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:59 am
by Larry Zimmer
Rocko -- Depending upon your local weather, you might apply a little heat to the rubber molding with a hair dryer to make things a bit more pliable. Key word -- little.

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:16 pm
by Rockosmith
I thought about that. Probably leave out in the sun for a couple hours to make things more pliable.

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:39 pm
by Larry Zimmer
That's rotten!! "Leave it out in the sun!" We got 12 inches of new white on the ground today and still coming down. Take a lap for me.

(P.S. That sun thing should do the trick. Just keep digging around it. It will pop out. Almost more trouble to get back in. Do be a bit careful, though; because, it is glass. Be certain to clean the inside of the lens and the reflector while you have it apart. It's amazing how much film builds up on 'sealed' surfaces. Light rubbing with Windex on the reflector.)

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 1:39 am
by calbigbird
I have been told the headlight lens does not do well in the gravity test so drop it gently. I'm just thinkin

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 9:14 pm
by Rockosmith
I will be happy to take a lap for you tomorrow. Should be 65 and sunny! Gotta love the south. I am glad to hear the results of the lens gravity test, no need to re-test.

Re: ProLink headlight cover removal

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:03 pm
by Larry Zimmer
Rocko, one other tip when installing the lens (if you haven't already), put a light film of ArmorAll or silicon grease on the rubber before installing. Spray your finger or a q-tip to apply. Don't spray directly. It will get on the reflector. And, thanks for the lap.