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Old Sep 6, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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I noticed in my front right headlight a paper tag on the inside. Is there anyone to get it out?


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Old Sep 6, 2020 | 08:37 PM
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I noticed in my front right headlight a paper tag on the inside. Is there anyone to get it out?
Yep, that happened to me. More than likely that's the factory parts sticker from the headlight washer. Just remove the headlight and rocked it back and forth and then it will fall through that vent slot.
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 09:51 AM
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Check YouTube for disassembly videos. There are many, I believe it is just one screw/bolt you need to get through behind the carpet in the frunk. The tool should be in your tool kit or if it did not come with one I believe it is a T type bolt. A few quick turns and the headlight can be rocked and pulled out.
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 08:49 PM
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I shook the heck out of it. It kept moving from one side to the other. The papers curved so it wouldn’t go in. Well I was ready to throw in the towel, gave it one last whip and it fell in. All the lights work too. Thanks for the help.
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Old Sep 7, 2020 | 11:02 PM
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I shook the heck out of it. It kept moving from one side to the other. The papers curved so it wouldn’t go in. Well I was ready to throw in the towel, gave it one last whip and it fell in. All the lights work too. Thanks for the help.
David
Great deal David. Glad you didn't give up. That paper could have gotten stuck for good. Cheers!
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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 08:24 AM
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You can also use compressed air - that gets everything out of there
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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 09:48 AM
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Where would I even pump I’m air?
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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Argeo
Where would I even pump I’m air?
From all the openings - take the main globe out and you've got a straight shot into the main housing. Just don't go too crazy with it.
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