replacing T/A headlight motors

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Mar 16, 2009 | 09:51 PM

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replacing T/A headlight motors

Search doesn't work and the sticky is about the gear. How would i go about replacing the whole motor? The headlight doesn't make any noise and lights up, just doesn't come up.

Whats the process to swap out the motor?

Mar 17, 2009 | 08:35 AM

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i searched it on google and the first or second link on it had a great walk through video

Mar 17, 2009 | 07:42 PM

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3 bolts hold it in, unplug the electrical connector take out the 3 bolts pop in the new one, done....more or less

Mar 17, 2009 | 07:48 PM

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the 3rd bolt is a painnnnnn to get to. have some wd-40 or pb blaster to help get the arm off the motor shaft. pretty straight forward. took about an hour for both the first time for me with no directions just guessing.

Mar 17, 2009 | 08:05 PM

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thanks alot

Mar 18, 2009 | 07:47 AM

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Yup, like therealcreeper said, the only problems you'll run into are the 3rd bolt (it's a bitch), and the damn shaft might be stuck on there really good. I had to hammer the **** out of mine, and then bend it back into shape!

Then when you do the other side, it will be WAY easier than the first!

Mar 18, 2009 | 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xRelapse13

Search doesn't work and the sticky is about the gear. How would i go about replacing the whole motor?

Whats the process to swap out the motor?

You are aware that in order to change the gear you have to remove the motor? The sticky has a link on how to remove the motor in order to replace the gear.