Headlight Motor Removal 67
Is there any step by step instructions on revoval of the headlight bucket to get to the head light motor? One light will not open and I believe I need to replace the gears in the motor. Thanks for any help.
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67 Corvette 327/350
60 190SL Mercedes
70 280SE Mercedes Cabriolet
07 ML350 -
Re: Headlight Motor Removal 67
Dave, no need to remove the bucket. If you have the shop manual it probably says to remove the grill then work from underneath.
As I recall there are two screws and one clip. Just undo the harness and the screws and clip and the motor should slide off.
Harry
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Re: Headlight Motor Removal 67
As I recall, you just need to remove the retaining clip, the bracket, and disconnect from the wiring harness. It should then slide out from the shaft. In addition to accessing from the grill opening, you can access it from above with the hood removed.
Also, you can access it through the opening between the hood and the nose with the hood up. Be very careful if you attempt this as there is barely enough room and you are likely to scratch the paint on your hood. It's not easy but it is possible.Comment
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Re: Headlight Motor Removal 67
May able to take the hood support loose for a little more clearance if needed.Comment
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Re: Headlight Motor Removal 67
I have removed the motors a couple of times from above with the hood in place. It requires a little patience but is not that difficult. There is a 1/4" bolt to remove and a snap type clip on the end of the motor and an electrical harness that should pull off and it should come free. I wrapped the motor in a cotton rag to protect the paint. Make sure you install a safety bolt in the hood prop to prevent the hood from falling while your hands are in there. The reassembly is easy if you are good at working with a mirror just take your time.
Once I opened the motor I found the grease to be dried out and some wear on the main gear. The gear only wears on one side. I put in some fresh lithium grease turned the gear around 180 degrees to get a fresh set of teeth and reinstalled it works just like new.Comment
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Re: Headlight Motor Removal 67
Open the bucket very slightly (you can use the hand knob) first to take the stalled parking stress off the motor, and it will slide right off after disconnecting the harness, removing the support bracket screw, and removing the retaining clip.Comment
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Re: Headlight Motor Removal 67
David,
It is actually a piece of cake removing the headlight motors, if you follow the advice given in this thread.
Get yourself a shaving mirror to position on the front valence and plenty of light down there. Just remember everthing is backwards when looking through a mirror.
Taking it out is a snap, putting it back the first time, you could try with the hood it place. But if you get frustrated, it is a lot easier if you remove the hood. Try it macho first, and follow the advice given in this thread.Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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Thanks for all the great info. I removed the motor and am in the process of cleaning it up and replacing the worn gear. I would have just turned the gear around but, for $25 I can have a new gear and be sure I would not have to remove again, I felt it was a wise choice.67 Corvette 327/350
60 190SL Mercedes
70 280SE Mercedes Cabriolet
07 ML350Comment
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Wise Choice
David,
You only want to do it once. the new gear is worth the time to not have to redo it.
I did both of mine at the same time, figuring it was just a matter of time for the other one.Jerry Fuccillo
1967 327/300 Convertible since 1968Comment
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