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Headlight housing with new seal won't lock in place

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YOUR RESEARCHHeadlight housing with new seal won't lock in place

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Adjust tray the headlight assembly locks into

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You need to adjust the tray the headlight assembly locks into .
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Lubricate seal a bit

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Lubricate the seal a bit?
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Tighten three knurled *****

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Then slide the tray back until the gasket is against the headlight opening and tighten the three knurled ***** .
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Adjust tray the headlight assembly locks into

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You need to adjust the tray the headlight assembly locks into .
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Lubricate seal a bit

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Lubricate the seal a bit?
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Tighten three knurled *****

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Then slide the tray back until the gasket is against the headlight opening and tighten the three knurled ***** .
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I found a new and strange 996 problem. I bought a replacement HID unit to replace one with a cracked lens. When reinstalling the new light, it will not lock in place and I believe the seal looks to be the cause. The old hosing with no seal locks easily. I removed the seal/gasket from the new unit and it locks. The seal is OEM, and seems to be just a smidge too thick at the top of lens. While in place, but not locked the light will come on if I push on the front of the lens a bit. Has anyone experienced this issue and had a fix? I have another related gripe about the corner triangles. You can't seem to remove them from a light without snapping the tabs.

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You need to adjust the tray the headlight assembly locks into . The bumper cover needs to be removed . There are three knurled ***** that hold the tray in . The holes in the tray are slotted . I haven't personally done this but was told to loosen the tray and slide it forward . Then lock the headlight to the tray . Then slide the tray back until the gasket is against the headlight opening and tighten the three knurled ***** .

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Other option have a friend push hard against the headlight to compress the gasket while you attempt to lock the assembly in place . I would think if you can get it locked the gasket will take a set and be good to go .

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Lubricate the seal a bit? I do it to all the stubborn o-rings and rubber hoses, and a little bit of lubrication makes a huge difference.

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